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100
What is a subcontinent?
A large landmass that is smaller than a continent.
100
What problem cause the soil erosion, flooding, landslides, and loss of wild habitats?
Deforestation.
100
even though rainfall is crucial to life in India, which natural disaster wipes out a lot of people occasionally?
cyclones
100
What is the main plant life in south Asia?
Desert shrubs and grasses
100
what are storm surges?
high waters that swamp low-lying areas.
200
What is the Himalayas tallest mountain?
Mt. Everest.
200
Water is used for ____ and power?
Transportation.
200
What___% of the earth's climate zones can be found in South Asia?
50% or half
200
What countries are in the highland zone?
northern India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
200
what are estuaries?
an arm of the sea at the lower end of the river.
300
What mountains lie to the west of the Himalayas?
The Hindu-Kush Mountains.
300
Sri Lanka is known for the variety of what?
Gem stones.
300
The semi-arid zone is a region of high_________ and light_________?
temperature and rainfall
300
The most forested parts of south asia are in what climate zone?
Tropical wet zone.
300
what is the most important river in India?
the Ganges river
400
What are Allurial Plains?
Lands that are rich farmlands.
400
What two natural resources do south Asians relay heavily on for food through farming/fishing?
soil and water.
400
Which of South Asia's climate zone is the coldest?
highlands
400
Cutting down forest have caused what?
Soil erosion, flooding, climate changes, and lost wild life habits.
400
storm surges at what river has caused tremendous hardship in Bangladesh
the Feni river
500
The Maldives are what kind of Island group?
Archipelago islands.
500
India is ranked ____ in the world in coal production and has enough petroleum to supply half its own needs?
1/4
500
Describe the Indo-Gangetic plain?
a low elevated area and humid subtropical tropical zone
500
What percent of India's original forest remain?
20%
500
What was the first step to flood control in Bangladesh?
Lay down heavy mats made of bamboo and reeds weighted with boulders.
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