6.25 - Ancient India Geography

Seasonal winds called ​ (a)   bring rains across India.

• monsoons
• subcontinents
• Ganges
• monologues

Indus River

Ganges River

Himalaya Mountains

Indian Ocean

Indian Subcontinent

Because of its large size and its position in relation to large masses of land and water, India is called

• a plateau

• an isthmus

• an ecosystem

• a subcontinent.

​ (a)   , the tallest mountain in the world, is located in the Himalaya Mountains.

• Mt. Everest
• Mt. Vesuvius
• Mt. Kilamanjaro
• Big Bear Mountain

What is the highest peak in the Himalayan Mountains?

• K2

• Mount Everest

• Kangchenjunga

• Lhotse

Answer explanation

Mount Everest is the highest peak in the Himalayan Mountains, making it the correct choice.

How do the Himalayan Mountains affect the climate in South Asia? (choose 2)

• They block cold winds from the north.

• They attract monsoon winds from the south.

• They cause heavy rainfall all year round.

• They cause the region to be a dry barren desert

Answer explanation

The Himalayan Mountains block cold winds from the north and attract monsoon winds from the south, affecting the climate in South Asia. Therefore, the correct answer is Both A and B.