Geography Chapter Twenty-Four

A(n) ______ is a landmass like a continent, only smaller.

The _____ help form a barrier that separates South Asia from the rest of Asia.

A(n) ______ is the term used to describe a group of islands.

All of the climate zones that exist on Earth can be found in South Asia.

According to Hindu beliefs, which of the following rivers brings life to its people?

Monsoons are seasonal winds that bring moist ocean air to South Asia for part of the year.

What abundant resource did Bangladesh use to construct the dam on the Feni River?

When rivers flood, they deposit soil onto _____ that become rich farmlands.

Which of the following is the best description of a storm surge?

The most extreme weather pattern in South Asia is the cyclone, a violent storm with fierce wind

Monsoons are crucial to life in South Asia.

Which of the following is the religion of most people who live in India?

A(n) is an island formed from a peak of a submerged volcano.

High temperatures and light rainfall are characteristics of the highland zone.

Which of these is the definition of an estuary?