South Asia Landforms
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What is the tallest mountain on Earth, located in the Himalayas?

  • Mt. Kilimanjaro
  • Mt. Denali
  • Mt. Everest (correct)
  • Mt. Fuji
  • Which of the following is NOT a boundary of South Asia?

  • The Himalayan Mountains
  • The Mediterranean Sea (correct)
  • The Arabian Sea
  • The Bay of Bengal
  • What is the main reason for the river deltas and islands in South Asia slowly sinking?

  • Tectonic plate movement
  • Rise in sea levels due to global warming (correct)
  • Human activities such as deforestation
  • Erosion from river flow
  • How many countries make up the region of South Asia?

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant feature of South Asia's population?

    <p>It is one-fifth of the world's population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the formation of the Himalayan mountain range?

    <p>The collision of the Indian Plate with the Eurasian Plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the canyon in Andhra Pradesh, known as the Grand Canyon of India?

    <p>Gandikota Canyon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the elevation of the Deccan Plateau?

    <p>2,000 feet above sea level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the largest waterfall in India, located on the Sharavathi River?

    <p>Jog Falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the Eastern and Western Ghats?

    <p>Ghats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is known for giving life to the Indus Valley Civilization?

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

    What is the name of the passageway from Pakistan to Afghanistan?

    <p>Khyber Pass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is the longest in South Asia?

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

    What is the shape of the atolls in the Maldives?

    <p>Circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the valley in Bhutan that is a notable tourist site?

    <p>Phobjikha Valley</p> Signup and view all the answers

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