Geography of the Indian Subcontinent Quiz

Which mountain range separates the Indian Subcontinent from the rest of Asia in the northwest?

• Andes

• Rockies

• Hindu Kush

• Alps

What is the highest peak in the world located in the Himalayas?

• K2

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

• Mount Fuji

Which river forms a delta in Bangladesh?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Ganges River

• Mississippi River

Which desert is located east of the Indus Valley?

• Sahara Desert

• Thar Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Mojave Desert

What is the significance of the Indus River Valley in Pakistan?

• It is a desert

• It is a heavily populated area

• It is a mountain range

• It is a large ocean

How do monsoons impact South Asia?

• They bring heavy rains in summer and dry air in winter

• They cause earthquakes

• They lead to volcanic eruptions

• They create permanent droughts

What resources support South Asia?

• Timber, livestock, iron ore, coal, natural gas, and gemstones

• Gold, silver, diamonds, and oil

• Wheat, barley, corn, and soybeans

• Copper, zinc, lead, and tin

Which countries in South Asia have a highland climate?

• Nepal and Bhutan

• India and Pakistan

• Sri Lanka and Maldives

• Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

What is the main characteristic of a humid tropical climate?

• Warm temperatures and heavy rains

• Cold temperatures and snow

• Dry temperatures and sandstorms

• Cool temperatures and fog

What is the effect of winter monsoons in South Asia?

• They bring dry air from the north

• They cause heavy snowfall

• They lead to hurricanes

• They create floods