Landforms and Resources
Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of South Asia?
Himalayas
Terrace farming is used in South Asia mainly to:
Farm on steep mountain slopes
India is the world’s most _____ country.
Populous
Most people in Pakistan and Bangladesh practice:
Islam
Why is farming difficult in much of Nepal and Bhutan?
Steep slopes and limited flat land
Which river is most associated with Pakistan?
Indus
Which mountain range affects South Asia’s climate by blocking cold air?
Himalayas
Which religion originated in India?
Hinduism
The main economic activity in rural Bangladesh is:
What country do Sri Lanka and the Maldives have strong ties to?
India
Which body of water lies south of South Asia?
Indian Ocean
How does elevation affect climate in South Asia?
Higher elevations are coller
What type of government does India have?
Democracy
East Pakistan later became which country?
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka and the Maldives are _______ in the Indian Ocean
Islands
Which desert is located in northwestern India and Pakistan?
Thar Desert
Urbanization in South Asia has led to:
Increased pollution
Which religion believes in the Eightfold Path?
Buddhism
Which country supported Bangladesh during its independence movement?
India
What is the migration pattern that these two countries share?
Rural-to-urban
Which river is considered sacred and is one of the most important in South Asia?
Ganges
Which renewable energy source is widely used in Bhutan and Nepal?
Hydropower
Which belief is shared by Hinduism and Buddhism?
Reincarnation
What is the Islamic practice called that secludes women?
Purdah
Which of the two countries has a higher population density?
Nepal