Monsoons & Weather
This natural event brings heavy rains to South Asia each summer.
The monsoon
This religion teaches ahimsa, or nonviolence toward all living creatures.
Hinduism
People living near the Mekong and Ganges river deltas grow this staple food.
Rice
This country elects its leaders through a legislature.
India
The Philippines experience tsunamis due to this.
Tectonic activity and frequent earthquakes
This happens in the summer months due to monsoons.
Flooding
This belief says a soul is reborn into a new life based on past actions.
Reincarnation
Homes are built this way to reduce flood damage
On stilts
This country is ruled by a sultan with no elections.
Brunei
This geographic region causes frequent natural disasters in Southeast Asia.
The Ring of Fire
Summer crops must be able to do this because of the wet conditions.
Grow in water
In Hindu belief, this animal is sacred and allowed to roam freely.
Cows
These rivers support agriculture in monsoon regions.
The Mekong and Ganges Rivers
In Brunei, this individual has total control over the press.
The Sultan
Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are common in these parts of Southeast Asia.
Island nations in the Ring of Fire
Why might countries that experience monsoons face food shortages in summer?
Crops may be lost due to flooding or extreme weather
This is one reason many Hindus choose a vegetarian diet.
They believe in nonviolence toward animals
Farmers in delta regions use this technique to grow rice despite wet seasons.
Floodplain or terrace farming
The leader of India is chosen through this process.
Elected by the legislature
This adaptation helps people living in earthquake zones like Southeast Asia.
Earthquake-resistant buildings
Why would a country that experiences seasonal flooding not need to import petroleum because of the monsoon?
Because monsoons are related to weather, not petroleum needs
This world religion considers karma and the cycle of rebirth essential beliefs.
Hinduism
This is an example of how people in tropical climates adapt to monsoon flooding.
Building homes on stilts or growing water-resistant crops
This is one key difference between Brunei’s and India’s governments.
India has elections and a free press, while Brunei does not
Why are countries like the Philippines at high risk for tsunamis and volcanic activity?
They are located on the boundaries of tectonic plates