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Geography of South Asia

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
South Asia is also known as the...
a)
Indian subcontinent
b)
India zone
c)
Indo-Gangetic Plain
d)
least mountainous region of the world
2.
Which of the following countries IS NOT part of South Asia?
a)
Pakistan
b)
Bhutan
c)
China
d)
India
3.
Which of the following bodies of water DOES NOT surround, or IS NOT located near, South Asia?
a)
Indian Ocean
b)
Bay of Bengal
c)
Atlantic Ocean
d)
Arabian Sea
4.

True OR False:

The northern mountains and bodies of water around South Asia have isolated (or separated) the area from the rest of Asia and world.

a)

True

b)

False

5.
Mt. ____________ is the tallest mountain in the world and is located in the country of ____________.
a)
Everest, India
b)
Fuji, Japan
c)
Kilimanjaro, Kenya
d)
Everest, Nepal
6.
Which of the following separates South Asia from the rest of Asia?
a)
oceans
b)
mountains
c)
alluvial plain
d)
coast line
7.
What is the name of the seasonal winds that cause the wet and dry seasons in India?
a)
hurrican
b)
tsunami
c)
Monsoon
d)
tornado
8.
The Himalayan Mountains acted as a barrier for India. How did this impact the people in India?
a)
Helped protect them from invasions but also separated them from the outside world.
b)
Helped improve communication and spread new ideas with Asia and Europe
c)
Helped build relationships with the government and military.
d)
Helped make traveling easier to trade with the rest of Asia.
9.

What country is shown by the number 2 on the map?

a)

China

b)

Vietnam

c)

Japan

d)

India

10.

What physical feature is shown by the arrow in the map?

a)

Bay of Bengal

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

South China Sea

d)

Yellow Sea

11.
Which country on the map represents the country of Afghanistan?
a)
9
b)
6
c)
8
d)
5
12.
What was the major reason for the catastrophic event depicted in the photos?
a)
earthquake
b)
volcanic eruption
c)
monsoon
d)
erosion