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Chapter 22: South Asia
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Deforestation in the mountainous areas has resulted in
heavy flooding during rainy seasons.
contamination of water in commercial fish farms.
a shortage of wood for fuel and construction.
increased runoff of pesticides and fertilizers.
2
_ is the site of an environmental disaster that killed over 15,000 people.
Bhopal
New Delhi
Mumbai
Chennai
3
The country with the second largest population in the world is
Pakistan
India
Sri Lanka
Bhutan
4
Soil deposits at the mouth of a river are
Deltas
Atolls
Plateaus
Silt
5
Which major factor shapes the climate of South Asia?
the Himalaya mountain range
seasonal dry and wet winds
currents in the Indian Ocean
trade winds near the tropic of Cancer
6
How many islands do the Maldives have?
over 1200
over 1500
1000
1100
7
South Asia's monsoon rains are heaviest in
Western South Asia
Himalaya Mountains
the islands
Eastern South Asia
8
Which country has most of the region's mineral resources?
Nepal
Sri Lanka
India
Bhutan
9
Which country has large tea plantations?
Sri Lanka
India
Pakistan
Maldives
10
Which of the following is an ingredient for making cement?
Chromite
Manganese
Limestone
Iron Ore
11
Shallow body of water in the center of an atoll is a
coral pond
lagoon
lake
swimming pool
12
Which country has natural gas?
Bhutan
Bangladesh
India
Pakistan
13
__ is the primary landform of Maldives.
coral
lava
atoll
algae
14
Which statement about the climate in Bangladesh and Pakistan is true?
Bangladeshis much drier than Pakistan.
Pakistan is not affected by the monsoon rains.
Both countries have a tropical wet climate.
Bangladesh gets significantly more rain than Pakistan.
15
40 percent of India's population lives
In the Thar Desert
On the Deccan Plateau
In the Himalaya Mountain Range
On the Ganges Plain
16
Which plateau receives more rain?
Karnataka
Deccan
17
Which is one of the wettest spots on Earth?
Karachi
Mumbai
Cherrapunji
Dhaka
18
Which place gets over 100 inches of rain per year?
Nepal
Bangladesh
India
Pakistan
19
What climates are found along the Northern Edge of South Asia?
Highland
Steppe
Tropical Dry
Tropical Wet
20
Where can you see wild elephants in lush hills and dense rainforests?
Deccan Plateau
Western Ghats
Eastern Ghats
Karnataka Plateau
21
The Ganges & the Brahmaputra combine to form the world's largest
river
source
delta
lake
22
tropical storms that bring high winds and heavy rains
cyclones
monsoons
23
To meet energy needs, countries in South Asia rely PRIMARILY on
imported coal
imported oil
hydroelectric power
natural gas
24
Which mountain range is Mt. Everest in?
Karakoram
Himalaya
Hindu Kush
Western Ghats
25
Which country has limestone?
Pakistan
India
Bangladesh
Nepal
26
Which of the following is a very polluted, holy river?
Brahmaputra
Ganges
Indus
27
large landmass that is part of a continent
plate
continent
subcontinent
mountain
28
Why can't people live on most of the Maldives Islands?
crime rate is very high
tropical storms make the weather dangerous
they are too expensive for most people
they are atolls (with coral and rock and sand)
29
Why are trees being cut down in forests?
for more wood and fuel
for more farming tools
for more farmland
to cause flooding and erosion
30
Western Ghats block rain from this area
Deccan Plateau
Eastern Ghats
Ganges Plain
Karnataka Plateau
31
Which country has coal?
Bangladesh
India
Nepal
Pakistan
32
South Asia's water supply is threatened by agricultural runoff, industrial pollutants, and
raw sewage.
frequent oil spills.
lack of rainfall.
acid rain.
33
The largest country in South Asia is
Sri Lanka
Bhutan
Pakistan
India
34
How many of the Maldives' islands can people live on?
400
100
300
200
35
Which country has iron ore, manganese, and chromite?
Pakistan
Bangladesh
India
Sri Lanka
36
In south central India, which season is longer?
wet
hot
dry
winter
37
Which is NOT a season in South Asia?
hot
wet
cool
winter
38
Why is the Himalaya range special?
it's the tallest mountain system in the world
it's the only mountain system in the world you cannot visit
it's the most visited mountain system in the world
It's the warmest mountain system in the world
39
Why is the Ganges Plain so important to India?
it has the best weather
hold's 40% of the population
it has the most mineral resources
richest soil
40
Which of the following allows rivers to generate electricity?
mountains
hydroelectric plants/dams
cyclones
monsoons
41
The Indian subcontinent was originally located in
Africa
The Indian Ocean
Europe
North Asia
42
India is located on a subcontinent, which is separated from the rest of Asia by
the Eastern Ghats and Deccan Plateau.
the Aravilli Range and the Thar Desert.
the Himalaya, Hindu Kush, and Karakoram.
the Ganges River.
43
How is water wasted in South Asian cities?
farmers use too much water to irrigate dry land
animals drink too much water
aquifers are polluted by salt water
old, leaky distribution pipes
44
Which of the following statement is true about water pollution in India?
There is no water pollution in India.
Most people drink water from wells, which are unpolluted.
Water pollution is mainly from factories
Many rivers are polluted by sewage and human waste.
45
What land feature covers 80% of Sri Lanka?
ridges
steep cliffs
lowlands
valleys
46
Which of the following is a mineral used to make steel?
Coal
Chromite
Manganese
Iron ore
47
What is the source of the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra Rivers?
Bay of Bengal
Karakoram
Himalaya
Hindu Kush
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seasonal winds that change direction depending on the time of year
cyclones
monsoons
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Since Maldives has few resources its' economy relies primarily on
tourism and rock climbing.
fishing and tourism.
technology manufacturing.
trade passes through its deep-water ports.
