Exploring South Asia's Landforms
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What are some of the landforms found in South Asia?

mountains, rivers, plains, plateaus, lakes, valleys, canyons, coasts, deserts

Why are rivers important to South Asia?

They provide water and fertile lands on their flood plains

What is the largest mountain in South Asia?

Mount Everest

Where does the Brahmaputra river have its source?

<p>Tibet in the Himalayas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which rivers are sacred to Hindus and are vital sources of water and fertile soil in South Asia?

<p>the Ganges and Brahmaputra</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the longest river in South Asia?

<p>the Indus River</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the monsoon rains in South Asia?

<p>The rhythm of life in the subcontinent is centered on the flow of the rivers and the coming of the monsoon rains</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of rivers in the survival of people in South Asia?

<p>If the rivers dried up, many people in the area simply wouldn't be able to survive as they rely on the rivers for water</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the deepest gorge in South Asia?

<p>Kali Gandaki Gorge</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some important landforms of Sri Lanka and the Maldives?

<p>valleys, gorges, coasts, islands, atolls, and reefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most sacred river of all Hindu rivers?

<p>Ganges River</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the longest river in South Asia?

<p>Indus River</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest mountain in South Asia?

<p>Mount Everest</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the famous gorge in Nepal called?

<p>Kali Gandaki Gorge</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main crops grown in the Indo-Gangetic Plain?

<p>rice and wheat</p> Signup and view all the answers

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