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WorksheetsPhysical Geography of South Asia
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 9mins
South Asia's climates are characterized by high temperatures and levels of rainfall and two main seasons: rainy and dry. Which of the following characterizes its climate?
Tropical
Temperate
Polar
You travel from Northern India across the Himalayas to the Tibetan Plateau; What change in climate will you experience?
You will experience warmer temperatures and more rainfall in the Tibetan Plateau
Conditions will be much cooler and drier in the Tibetan Plateau because of the Himalaya Mountain Barrier.
Identify these mountains which stretch from Chile, across South America to Peru and Ecuador.
Himalayas
Andes
You are hiking in the Western Ghats during January, when temperatures are cool and there is little rainfall. Which monsoon are you experiencing during this time?
Summer Monsoon
Winter Monsoon
I am a seasonal wind which causes cooler, drier conditions in the winter and warm, rainy conditions in the summer. What am I?
Cycloon
Typhoon
El Nino
monsoons
The Indus River Valley holds historical significance because…
It is regarded as holy by the local Hindus
It is home of one of the earliest civilizations: The Harappa
Which of the following BEST explains how the Himalayas were formed?
A massive volcano erupted, causing the Himalayas to protrude from the earth's crust.
Erosion caused the Deccan Plateau to collapse, leaving behind only the Himalayas.
50 million years ago, the Indian Land Mass converged with the Eurasian plate and the Asian continent.
Which country contains the most territory covered by the Himalayas?
Nepal
Pakistan
India
Sri Lanka
Identify this major mountain range, which contains the highest peak in the world, Mt. Everest.
Alps
Urals
Himalayas
Andes
I am a swampy region in Southeast Asia that is home to the world’s largest mangrove forest. As many as 50 people die a year due to tiger attacks.
Sunderbans
Pampas
Mekong
Tibetan Plateau
Identify this major waterway in India, considered holy to local Hindus.
Indus River
Ganges River
Mekong River
Thames River
