Chapter 16 Lesson 1: Physical Geography of South Asia Flashcards | StudBud
  • 2
    The region's driest climate is in _____ South Asia.
    • southeastern
    • northeastern
    • northwestern
    • southwestern
  • 3
    Most areas along the coast of South Asia get at least _____ inches of rain per year.
  • 4
    Which term refers to a small, ring-shaped island?
    • atoll
    • delta
    • alluvial plain
    • archipelago
  • 5
    The largest country in South Asia is _____.
    • Pakistan
    • Nepal
    • India
    • Bangladesh
  • 6
    In which country of South Asia can some of the world's finest gemstones be found?
  • 7
    The Indus River flows southward through Pakistan to the _____.
    • Ganges River
    • Bay of Bengal
    • Indian Ocean
    • Arabian Sea
  • 8
    Winds from the _____ carry moisture inland, bringing heavy rains and flooding to the region.
    • Bay of Bengal
    • Hindu Kush
    • Arabian Sea
    • Indian Ocean
  • 9
    Much of South Asia's climate is a result of seasonal wind patterns called _____.
  • 10
    Which of the following forms the northern border of South Asia?
    • Bay of Bengal
    • Thar Desert
    • Ganges River
    • Hindu Kush,Karakoram, and Himalaya mountain ranges