South Asia Geography Quiz

A ______________ is a large area of land that is separated from a larger continent by geography.

South Asia's climates are characterized by high temperatures and levels of rainfall and two main seasons: rainy and dry. Which of the following characterizes its climate?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Arid

• Continental

Which major factor shapes the climate of South Asia?

• Himalayan Mountains

• Deserts

• Oceans

• Forests

The Khyber Pass is located between:

• India and China

• Afghanistan and Pakistan

• Nepal and Bhutan

• Bangladesh and India

Which of the following separates South Asia from the rest of Asia?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Plains

• Deserts

You are hiking in the Western Ghats during January when temperatures are cool and there is little rainfall. Which monsoon are you experiencing during this time?

• Summer Monsoon

• Winter Monsoon

• Southwest Monsoon

• Northeast Monsoon

Which of the following landforms dominates Central and Southern India?

• Himalayas

• Deccan Plateau

• Western Ghats

• Eastern Ghats

A river in South Asia that flows from the Himalayas through India to the Arabian Sea is:

• Ganges River

• Brahmaputra River

• Indus River

• Yamuna River

__________ is a mountain range in Asia, separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau.

The range blocks the monsoons, keeping them from reaching the Deccan Plateau.