15 Questions
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?
Tibet in the Himalayas
Which rivers are sacred to Hindus and are vital sources of water and fertile soil in South Asia?
the Ganges and Brahmaputra
What is the longest river in South Asia?
the Indus River
What is the significance of the monsoon rains in South Asia?
The rhythm of life in the subcontinent is centered on the flow of the rivers and the coming of the monsoon rains
What is the role of rivers in the survival of people in South Asia?
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
What is the deepest gorge in South Asia?
Kali Gandaki Gorge
What are some important landforms of Sri Lanka and the Maldives?
valleys, gorges, coasts, islands, atolls, and reefs
What is the most sacred river of all Hindu rivers?
Ganges River
What is the longest river in South Asia?
Indus River
What is the largest mountain in South Asia?
Mount Everest
What is the famous gorge in Nepal called?
Kali Gandaki Gorge
What are the main crops grown in the Indo-Gangetic Plain?
rice and wheat
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