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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?

9 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It is one-fifth of the world's population (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The collision of the Indian Plate with the Eurasian Plate (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Gandikota Canyon (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the elevation of the Deccan Plateau?

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

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

Jog Falls (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Ghats (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Indus River (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Khyber Pass (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which river is the longest in South Asia?

Indus River (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the atolls in the Maldives?

Circle (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Phobjikha Valley (D) Signup and view all the answers

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