Ch. 19 Study Guide - South Asia

Which countries are part of South Asia?

Groups:

(a) Countries in South Asia

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(b) Countries NOT in South Asia

• Bangladesh

• Sri Lanka

• Pakistan

• Burma

• China

• Afghanistan

• Nepal

• Iran

• Bhutan

• Maldives

• India

What is a subcontinent?

• A large landform that is bigger than a peninsula and smaller than a continent

• A small island surrounded by water

• A type of climate zone

• A large desert area

Which mountain range separates South Asia from the rest of the Asian continent?

• Himalayan Mountain Range

• Andes Mountain Range

• Rocky Mountain Range

• Alps Mountain Range

What is the tallest mountain above sea level in the world?

• Mount Everest

• K2

• Kangchenjunga

• Lhotse

Where is Mount Everest located?

• Nepal

• India

• China

• Bhutan

What mountain range is Mount Everest part of?

• Andes
• Rocky Mountains
• Alps
• Himalayas

What two tectonic plates collided to create the Himalaya Mountains?

• Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate
• Antarctic Plate and Australian Plate
• African Plate and South American Plate
• Pacific Plate and Asian Plate

What is the Deccan Plateau?

• A plateau that covers about 43% of India, formed when extensive volcanic activity spread a layer of flood basalt across much of the land

• A mountain range in northern India known for its high peaks

• A desert region in western India known for its sand dunes

• A coastal region in southern India known for its beaches

What bodies of water surround South Asia (choose all that apply)?

• Arabian Sea

• Indian Ocean

• Bay of Bengal

• Pacific Ocean

The rivers in South Asia flow across the region and are used for what? (choose all that apply)

• transportation

• agriculture

• hydropower

• tourism