UAE SST Grade 7 Geography of South Asia Class Notes PDF

UAE SST – GRADE 7 THE GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH ASIA CLASS NOTES Fill in the blanks: 1. South Asia is called a sub-continent because mountains separate it from the rest of Asia. 2. The Ganges Plain of India is home to on...

UAE SST – GRADE 7 THE GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH ASIA CLASS NOTES Fill in the blanks: 1. South Asia is called a sub-continent because mountains separate it from the rest of Asia. 2. The Ganges Plain of India is home to one-tenth of the world’s population. 3. Although the Deccan Plateau has rich soil, mountains block rainfall from the region. 4. The three major rivers of northern South Asia are the Ganges, the Brahmaputra, and the Indus. 5. Sri Lanka is one of the world’s largest producers of graphite, a material used to make pencils. 6. Khyber Pass, an important route used by traders and travelers alike as a gateway to India. 7. Hindu Kush mountain range that stretches between central Afghanistan and Northern Pakistan. 8. The name Indo was given by the Ancient Greeks. 9. The physical geography of the Indian subcontinent is made up of four major landscapes. 10. Mt. Everest is located between Nepal and Tibet. 11. Deccan Plateau is a drier land that is dependent on seasonal rains during the monsoon rains. 12. Most people in Bangladesh are subsistence farmers. 13. The Deccan Plateau lies between the Eastern and Western Ghats. 14. The Central Indian Plateau and the Chota-Nagpur Plateau are located in the Central parts of India. 15. A drought is a period when an area or region experiences below-normal precipitation. State whether the following statements are true or false. 1. A monsoon is the name given to a seasonal change of wind direction bringing with it hot and wet weather. True 2. To protect its forests, Sri Lanka has banned of export timber since 1977. True 3. The winter monsoon winds and the summer monsoon winds blow in the opposite direction. True 4. India is a major exporter of mica, a mineral used to make electric equipment. True 5. The Aravalli mountain range separates the North from the South in the Indian Subcontinent. False 6. Nepal’s abundant timber resources are threatened by overcutting of forests. True 7. The Himalayas, the Karakoram Mountains, and the Hindu Kush make up the Northern border of  SouthAsia. True 8. South Asia is home to the majority of the world's highest mountains. True 9. The Karakoram mountain ranges were created when the Indian plate collided with the Asian plate. False 10. Almost all of the Gangetic Plain has been cleared to make way for crops such as rice, sugarcane, and jute. True 11. The Indus and Ganges Rivers meet to form a delta at the Bay of Bengal. False 12. Maldives is a teardrop-shaped island that broke off the Indian landmass. False Multiple Choice Question: 1. A ______________ is a large area of land that is separated from a larger continent by geography. a) Continent b) Sub-continent 2. South Asia's climates are characterized by high temperatures and levels of rainfall and two main seasons: rainy and dry. Which of the following characterizes its climate? a) Tropical b) Temperate 3. Which major factor shapes the climate of South Asia? a) Himalayan Mountains b) Season dry and wet winds 4. The Khyber Pass is located between a) Nepal and Bhutan b) Afghanistan and Pakistan 5. Which of the following separates South Asia from the rest of Asia? a) Mountains b) Coastlines 6. You are hiking in the Western Ghats during January when temperatures are cool and there is little rainfall. Which monsoon are you experiencing during this time? b) Summer Monsoon c) Winter Monsoon 7. Which of the following landform dominates Central and Southern India? d) Thar Desert e) Deccan Plateau 8. A river in South Asia that flows from the Himalayas through India to the Arabian Sea_______________.  f) Ganges River g) Indus River 9. is a mountain range in Asia, separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. h) Himalayan Mountain Range i) Karakoram Mountain Range 10. The range blocks the monsoons, keeping them from reaching the Deccan Plateau. j) Satpura Range k) Vindhya Range Name the following: 1. The major countries that make up South Asia - India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives 2. The name given to the Indian subcontinent by ancient Greeks concerning the river Indus – Indos. 3. The chain of mountains in the far north of the Indian subcontinent – Hindu Khush, Karakorum, and Himalaya mountains. 4. The mountains from where the Ganges River originates in – Himalayan Mountains. 5. A scientific term for rainfall is – precipitation. 6. The abbreviation for the measurement units of rainfall is – mm (millimetres). 7. In Bangladesh, the most rainfall occurs during the season known as the – Summer Monsoons. 8. The drier months in Bangladesh occur during the season known as the - Winter Monsoons. 9. The world’s highest mountain peak is – Mount Everest. Answer the following: 1. If you travel from Northern India across the Himalayas to the Tibetan Plateau, what changes in climate will you experience? Ans. Conditions will be much cooler and drier in the Tibetan Plateau because of the HimalayanMountain Barrier. 2. Which mountain passes were used by invaders into the region? Ans. i) The Gomal and Khyber Passes in the northwest were used by invaders over many centuries to enter the Indus River valleys and the Indian plateaus. ii) Other passes through the Chitral Valley and the Karakorum Mountains allowed communication and trade with Central Asia over the valuable Silk Road or routes. 3. What separates the north from the south of the subcontinent? Ans. The Vindhya Mountain range separates the north from the south of the subcontinent. 4. What kind of rock can be found on the Deccan Plateau? What was it used for? Ans. The volcanic rock of the Deccan plateau in the South was used to build temples and other structures. 5. Which area was used by ancient sea traders? Ans. i) Ancient shipping trade routes were developed to the Arabian Gulf and the African coasts in one direction and to Southeast Asia in the other. ii) Eventually, European fleets entered the Indian Ocean from the 16th century onward. 6. What are monsoons? Ans. i) Every year between April and September, the Indian subcontinent receives a large amount of wind carrying warm tropical rain known as the monsoons. ii) The monsoons come from the Indian Ocean currents and wind patterns that move warm, moist air from the southwest Indian Ocean towards countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. 7. How do monsoons affect the country of Bangladesh? Ans. i) The country of Bangladesh is one of the countries most affected by the monsoons. ii) It is a low-lying coastal land where severe flooding occurs in years when the monsoon rains are excessive. iii) Every year farmers and villagers prepare for the monsoons. iv) In years when the monsoons did not come, the areas experienced drought. 8. How did monsoons help the sailboats and merchants? Ans. i) The winter monsoon winds and summer monsoon winds blow in opposite directions. ii) This enabled traditional sailboats and merchant boats to use these winds on their journeys from the Arabian Gulf to India to the Eastern Shores of Africa. iii) During the next monsoon season, as the winds shifted, they could sail back in the other direction. 9. What do mountains have that feed the major river systems? Ans. The mountains have glaciers that feed the major river systems. 10. What are the key natural resources found in South Asia, and how do they influence the region's economy? Ans. i) South Asia is rich in natural resources, including minerals, arable land, and forests. ii) These resources are vital for the region's economies, particularly in sectors like agriculture, industry, and energy production. 11. How do the geographical features of South Asia contribute to the occurrence of natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis? Ans. i) South Asia is prone to earthquakes and tsunamis due to its location on several tectonic plate boundaries, including the Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate. ii) Preparedness, early warning systems, and mitigation strategies are crucial for minimizing the risks and consequences of these events in the region. 12. Explain the concept of the Indian subcontinent and its geological formation. Ans. i) The Indian subcontinent is a distinct landmass, separated from the rest of Asia by the Himalayas. ii) It was formed through tectonic processes, and its geology has implications for its natural features and resources.