SOUTH ASIA

Objectives Name the countries that make up South Asia. Know what are the major landforms and resources found in South Asia.

Vocabulary Himalaya Mountains Subcontinent Alluvial Plain Archipelago Atoll

Human Perspective Mount Everest 29,035 Feet Himalaya Mountains Mountain chain that the world’s tallest mountains are found. This and other geographic formations in the northern Indian subcontinent formed by tectonic forces

Human Perspective Sir Edmond Hillary and Tenzing Norgay First two people to climb Mt. Everest in 1953.

Mountains and Plateaus South Asia is called a Subcontinent. A large landmass that is smaller than a continent. Indian subcontinent. Geography contributes to placement of northern border from mountains forming natural boundaries between India and other countries Deccan Plateau Lower population density than other regions Rugged land forms make access difficult

Fertile Plains The rivers nourish the land. Silt Alluvial plains India’s river systems provide water for economic activities: Farming and energy production Ganges River Used by millions of Hindus One of the most polluted rivers in the world

Fertile Plain Flood Zones Houses in flood prone areas Located along major river systems where silting has created low lying areas that flood easily during snow melt and monsoon rains Houses in flood prone areas Demonstrate adaption to environment

Fertile Plains New Delhi, India Kolkata, India Dhaka, Bangladesh

Offshore Islands Two Island nations. Sri Lanka Maldives

Sri Lanka Tear-shaped island country Tropical islands 8,000 feet tall mountains

Maldives Archipelago Archipelago – an island group 1,200 small islands Low-lying tops of submerged volcanoes surrounded by coral reefs. Atoll Only 115 square miles.

Forests Sal, sandalwood, and Teak Bamboo Deforestation

Minerals Coal Natural Gas Uranium Iron Ore