Mountains
What is the tallest mountain range in the world, found in South Asia?
The Himalayas
Central Asia is landlocked. What does that mean?
It has no ocean coast or seaport
What kind of weather do monsoons bring to South Asia?
Heavy rains
What important river flows across northern India and Bangladesh?
The Ganges River
Why do people build terraces on hillsides?
To make flat land for farming
What kind of farming do people do on steep mountains?
Terraced (steppe) farming
Did Central Asia focus more on land trade or ocean trade?
Land trade
How do monsoons help farmers in South Asia?
They bring water for crops
What does the Ganges River carry that helps crops grow?
Nutrient-rich soil/sediment
What are two crops grown on terraces in South Asia?
Rice and tea
What valuable resources are found in Central Asia’s mountains?
Metals and minerals
What famous trade route crossed through Central Asia?
The Silk Roads
What problem can happen if there is too much monsoon rain?
Flooding
Why have people lived near the Ganges for so long?
Fertile soil supports farming and life
Why is farming important for South Asia’s economy?
Many people depend on farming for food and jobs
What country is home to the Pamir Mountains, known for mining?
Tajikistan
Which three major regions did Central Asia connect through trade?
China, India, and Europe
What problem can happen if there is too little monsoon rain?
Drought and crop failure
Besides farming, what other benefits do rivers give people?
Water for drinking, travel, and trade
How does geography (mountains, rivers, monsoons) affect where people live?
People settle where farming and water are possible
Why is farming harder in mountain areas?
There is little flat land and the soil is rocky
Why was being at the “center” of Asia helpful for trade?
It connected East and West, making it a meeting place for goods and ideas
Name one crop that grows well because of monsoons.
Rice, tea
What word describes soil that is rich and good for farming?
Fertile
How have people adapted to South Asia’s geography?
By building terraces, farming near rivers, and using monsoons for crops