Explore South Asia

Features of the Earth caused by the natural world that have nothing to do with humans.

Features of the Earth caused or affected directly by humans.

Because they have the biggest impact on the Earth's surface and environment.

<p>Delhi, Mumbai, and Karachi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rivers and mountains, including the Brahmaputra, Ganges, Indus rivers, and the Himalayas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some major cities in South Asia include Dhaka, New Delhi, Islamabad, Kabul, Colombo, Kathmandu, Male, and Thimphu.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The eight nationalities found in South Asia are Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, Afghan, Sri Lankan, Nepalese, Maldivian, and Bhutanese.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some religions practiced in South Asia include Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and local beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Himalayan Mountains are the largest mountain range in the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The constant presence of humans has heavily impacted the landscape of South Asia, comparable to the heavily built-up western world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The physical characteristics of South Asia include mountains (such as the Himalayas), rivers (such as the Brahmaputra, Ganges, and Indus rivers), and coastlines (in the Maldives and Sri Lanka).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rivers are vital to the region as they provide fertile land for farming, sustenance for the population, and hold religious importance in the Hindu faith.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Tehri Dam in India is the tallest dam in South Asia, standing at about 850 feet high.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three biggest cities in South Asia are Delhi (India), Karachi (Pakistan), and Mumbai (India).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humans in South Asia have a significant impact on the environment through activities such as mining, deforestation, construction, and altering the atmosphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers