Geographical Features of India

Front

How did the Himalayan Mountains help early settlements develop on the Indian subcontinent?

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They provided a natural defense against invasion.

Front

Where is the Indian subcontinent located?

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South Asia

Front

Which geographical feature forms a natural barrier between India and China?

Back

Himalayan Mountains

Front

Which of these empties into the Indian Ocean and is a water source for the most densely populated areas of the Indian subcontinent?
Indus River, Ganges River, Nile River, Tigris River

Back

Ganges River

Front

Which of these empties into the Arabian Sea and is a water source for Pakistan and Northern India?
Jordan River,
Krishna River,
Indus River,
Ganges River

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Indus River

Front

Examine the map. The top box is pointing to a river in northwestern India. Name this river.

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Indus River

Front

The middle box on this map is pointing to a river flowing across northeast India. Name this river.

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Ganges River

Front

The bottom right box on this map sits in a large body of water. Name this body of water.

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Indian Ocean