South Asia - Test Review

How was the South Asian subcontinent formed?

• Volcanic eruptions
• Erosion
• Tectonic plate collision
• Glacial movement

What is the Khyber Pass known for?

• Sacred site
• Major trade route
• Access point for invaders
• Agricultural hub

Which of the following statements about population density in South Asia is true?

• Population density is not a serious issue in India as the economy continues to grow.
• It's estimated that the population of India will surpass China's population by 2030.
• Pakistan is the most densely populated of the South Asian countries
• Mountain regions are the most populated regions of South Asia

Based on the information shown in the table, which months had the most storms?

• May and November
• May and April
• April and June
• May and June

Although Nepal and Bangladesh have similar land areas, Bangladesh supports a population over six times larger than that of Nepal. What factors in the table help to explain why this is so?

• Bangladesh has almost five times as much arable land as Nepal.
• Bangladesh relies on coffee growing the in mountains
• Nepal is disputed territory between Pakistan and India
• Bangladesh is West of India and so receives more rainfall from the summer monsoons

Which statement below best summarizes this visual?

• the summer monsoon brings warm moist air across the subcontinent; and the winter monsoon brings dry cool air down from the Himalayas
• the winter monsoon brings warm moist air across the subcontinent; and the summer monsoon brings dry cool air down from the Himalayas
• the summer monsoon brings warm dry air across the subcontinent; and the winter monsoon brings cool moist air down from the Himalayas
• none of the answers choices are correct

All of the following statements about New Delhi, India and Houston, Texas, USA are correct, EXCEPT

• Both New Delhi and Houston fall on nearly the same line of latitude
• New Delhi gets most of its rain during the summer months, Houston's rainfall is more evenly distributed throughout the year
• Houston is much lower in sea level than New Delhi
• On average its much hotter in Houston during the summers than in New Delhi

About how much higher is Mt. Everest than the Indus River?

• 2,500 feet
• 19,000 feet
• 25,000 feet
• 1,900 feet

What natural event is common in the Himalayas due to tectonic activity?

• Hurricanes
• Earthquakes
• Tsunamis
• Volcanic eruptions

What is the main effect of the Vindhya Range on Indian culture?

• Encourages agriculture
• Divides northern and southern cultures
• Connects cities
• Floods during monsoon