WorksheetsGeography of South Asia
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 19mins
What is a subcontinent?
A large landmass that is part of a continent
A large area of forests that is below sea level
A small area of jungle with a large population of exotic monkeys
A large island with sharks and seals
In what area of the world is the Ganges and Indus River located?
the Amazon
the Indian subcontinent
the Sahara desert
the Antarctic peninsula
Which of the following oceans border the Indian subcontinent?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
The movement of tectonic plates in India causes which of the following?
Tsunamis
Earthquakes
Mt. Everest to grow
Droughts
Deccan Plateau has the following:
Located in much of southern and central India
Typically dry climate
Receives monsoon rains during the summertime
Icebergs and glaciers
Where is the Indian Ocean located on the map above?
Letter A
Letter B
Letter C
Letter D
Which of the following areas is circled on the map above?
the Indus River
the Deccan Plateau
the Thar Desert
the Himalayan Mountains
Which letter on the map above represents the Indian Subcontinent?
Letter A
Letter B
Letter C
Letter D
Why do so many people in India and Bangladesh live by the Ganges River?
It is the only area in these countries that receives rainfall.
It provides water for farming and is used as a way to transport people and goods.
The governments of these countries pay people to live near the river.
Land by the river is cheaper to buy.
What country is shown by the number 2 on the map?
China
Vietnam
Japan
India
What country is this?
Bangladesh
India
Pakistan
Nepal
What country is this?
India
Nepal
Bhutan
Sri Lanka
What country is this?
India
Sri Lanka
Bhutan
Nepal
What country is this?
India
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
What physical features is #4?
Bay of Bengal
Deccan Plateau
Ganges Delta
Indian Ocean
What physical features is #3?
Indian Ocean
Indus River
Deccan Plateau
Himalaya Mountains
What physical features is #5?
Indus River
Himalaya Mountains
Ganges Delta
Indian Ocean
What physical feature is #1?
Himalaya Mountains
Bay of Bengal
Indus River
Ganges Delta
What physical feature is #2?
Bay of Bengal
Indian Ocean
Indus River
Ganges Delta
What physical feature is #6?
Indian Ocean
Bay of Bengal
Indus River
Deccan Plateau
What are the 2 coastal mountain ranges in South Asia
Eastern and Western Ghats
Himalayas and Mt Everest
Hindu Kush and Karakorum Range
Which country is a chain of 1,190 islands?
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Bhutan
Maldives
How did the Indian Subcontinent form?
Volcanoes
Flooding
Tectonic Plates
Desertification
Which country in South Asia has the most people?
China
India
Pakistan
Bangladesh
A tsunami is caused by underwater
Fish
Explosions
Earthquakes
Exploration
