Geography
Where do farmers grow crops?
Farmers grow crops in valleys.
What was the purpose of the NVP?
The purpose was to build 30 major dams and 3,000 smaller dams.
Can mountain paths be crossed?
Yes, they can be crossed.
How many main geographice regions are there?
There are 3.
Is the Deccan plateau crossed by many rivers?
Yes, it is.
True or False: South Asia is a triangular peninsula.
True
When did the accident of Bhopal take place?
It took place December, 1984.
Many of the world's tallest mountains are found where?
They are found in the Himalayas.
Do the three main rivers serve as a source of water?
Yes, they do.
Is the Deccan plateau broken by low, rolling hills?
Yes, it is.
Where does the western portion of the northern plain lie?
In the Thar desert
What are some benefits of the Narmada Valley Project?
The benefits are hydroelectric power and water.
How many mountains are at least 5 miles high?
50 mountains are at least 5 miles high.
True or False: this region is not densely populated
False
How much does this region occupy South Asia.
Deccan plateau makes up 1/2 of South Asia.
What are the 3 main rivers?
The three main rivers are Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra.
Where did the accident in Bhopal take place?
It took place in a chemical plant in Bhopal, India.
What mountain range is located in the northwest?
Hindu Kush is the mountain range located in the northwest.
Which river gave India it's name?
The Indus river.
What are the two major mountain ranges?
The two main mountain ranges are the Vindhya and Ghats.
Name two benefits from the main rivers.
Example Answer: Two benefits include fertile soil and a long growing season.
List two examples of the damage that NVP did.
Example Answer: The NVP project destroyed wildlife and caused 200,000 people to move.
Where is cashmere produced?
Cashmere is produced in a valley.
How much square miles does the Thar desert cover of Pakistain and India?
The Thar desert covers 100,000 square miles.
What is the Deccan plateau?
The Deccan plateau is a region of high, flat land crossed by many rivers.