Mountains
What created the Himilayan mountains?
Plate tectonics
What are the two most popular Islands?
Sri Lanka, Maldives
True or False: The mountains climate doesn't affect the lowland areas
False
True or False: Forest has influenced the history of South Asia.
True
What is India's mineral resources?
Iron ore, manganese, chromite
True or False: Mount Everest is still growing today
True
Where are the Maldives?
Southeast Asia
Were are the Himilayan Mountains?
They are in Central Asia
In forests what prevents erosion?
The roots of the trees
Where is uranium used in South Asia?
Nuclear power plants
Which Mountain is the highest in the world and what is its hight in feat?
Mount Everest, 29,000 ft
Sri Lanka is shaped like what?
Teardrop
Are the mountain ranges in South Asia covered in Snow?
Yes, they are covered in snow year-round
What were forests admired for?
Their Beuty
Where are South Asia's petroleum reserves?
Northern Pakistan and near the Ganges Delta
Does Mount Everest serve as a waterway, physical barrier, Trade route
Physical Barrier
What is an Atoll?
A circular-shaped island made of Coral
What does the Eastern Ghats create?
temperature zone
What are the world's most endangered animals?
The tiger, Asian elephant, one-horned rhino
imported oil
Which Mountains are known as the "Mighty Mountains"?
The Hindu Kush, the Karakoram, and the Himalaya
Sri Lanka is the closest to which country
India
Does the lowland areas get a lot of wind?
No, the Himalayan mountains block all the wind
What type of wood is used to make furniture in this region?
Teak wood
In India what is Mica used for?
manufacturing electrical equipment?