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Lesson 13: Geography and the Early Settlement of India
Lesson 13: Geography and the Early Settlement of India
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Geography of India
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Much of the water in the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra rivers comes from
large lakes in the northern plain
rain-fed streams in the plateau
melting ice in the mountains
natural springs in the desert
2
Because of its size and position in relation to large masses of land and water, India is called
an ecosystem
an isthmus
a subcontinent
a plateau
3
Where were the earliest known settlements in India?
beside the rivers
on the plateu
near the desert
in the mountains
4
During the summer in India, the monsoon brings
pleasant mornings
unbearable heat
dust storms
heavy rain
5
Travelers went through the Khyber Pass to cross the
Eastern Ghats
Himalaya Mountains
Hindu Kush
Deccan Plateau
6
Which of the following parts of India has the most fertile farmland?
the Hindu Kush
the Himalaya Mountains
the Deccan Plateau
the plains along the Ganges
7
A traveler in the Thar Desert would be likely to see many
walled cities
elephants
small farms
sand dunes
8
Which phrase best describes the Eastern and Western Ghats?
fertile plains
sandy beaches
marshy wetlands
mountain ranges
9
How has the location of the Himalaya Mountains benefited India?
consistent water supply
prevention of earthquakes
roads for trade routes
protection from enemies
10
Which physical feature can be found at this location?
Ganges River
Indus River
Deccan Plateau
Himalayas
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Compared with the Eastern and Western Ghats, the Deccan Plateau has
steeper mountains
denser forests
a drier climate
a longer coastline