ch23 south Asia note

What is the Indian subcontinent?

• A large landmass smaller than a continent

• A continent

• A small island

• A large ocean

Why is it called the Indian subcontinent?

• Because India dominates the region

• Because it is a continent

• Because it is an island

• Because it is a desert

What fraction of the world's population lives in the Indian subcontinent?

• 1/5

• 1/2

• 1/10

• 1/3

What natural barriers separate the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?

• Mountains, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean

• Deserts, Rivers, Lakes, Forests

• Plains, Valleys, Hills, Plateaus

• Glaciers, Volcanoes, Canyons, Cliffs

Which sea is located to the west of the Indian subcontinent?

• Arabian Sea

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caspian Sea

Which ocean surrounds the Indian subcontinent?

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What is the size of the Indian subcontinent compared to the U.S?

• 1/2 the size of the U.S

• Same size as the U.S

• Twice the size of the U.S

• 1/4 the size of the U.S