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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the elevation of the Deccan Plateau?

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

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

<p>Ghats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

Which river is the longest in South Asia?

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

What is the shape of the atolls in the Maldives?

<p>Circle (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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