Chapter 24 Notes The Land Where Continents Collided

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Section 1- Landforms & Resources Subcontinent- large landmass that is smaller than a continent Often referred to as the Indian subcontinent Contains 1/5 of worlds population.

Section 1- Landforms & Resources Himalayan Mountains- worlds highest mountain range Created by the drifting Indian subcontinents collision with the Asian continent DON’T WRITE- Collision also created the Karakoram mts. & the Hindu Kush

Section 1- Landforms & Resources Mt. Everest- worlds tallest peak 29,035 ft. above sea level First climbed by Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay (Sherpa Guide) in 1953

Section 1- Landforms & Resources Alluvial Plains- land that is rich farmland, that has been deposited by running water containing silt & rich soil One of most heavily populated areas in the world Indo-Gangetic Plain

Section 1- Landforms & Resources The Maldives- over 1200 low lying islands none over 6ft. high Archipelago- island group Atoll- islands are low lying tops of submerged volcanoes surrounded by coral reefs & shallow lagoons. Global Warming?

Maldives Hotel

Maldives

Maldives (Don’t Write) first ever all-glass undersea restaurant in the world opens its doors for business at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa ( seats 14 people)

Section 2- Climate & Vegetation DON’T WRITE South Asia’s Climate Zones & Natural Vegetation

Section 2- Climate & Vegetation Monsoons- seasonal winds Offshore flow in winter (dry, little rain) Onshore flow in summer (warm, moist air) Crucial to life in the subcontinent

Section 2- Climate & Vegetation Possible negative effects of Monsoons- Widespread flooding Property damage Disease Malnutrition Death

Section 2- Climate & Vegetation Cyclone- violent storm with fierce winds & heavy rains Same as a hurricane just starts in a different place

Section 2- Climate & Vegetation Storm surges- high water level brought by a cyclone that swamps low-lying areas

Section 2- Climate & Vegetation

Deforestation- serious problem in South Asia

Section 3- Human-Environment Interaction Ganges River- most well- known river of South Asia The river is sacred to Hindus Waters have healing powers Pilgrims come from all over to bathe in its waters Families also scatter the ashes of deceased family members in its waters. Also one of the most polluted rivers in the world.

Section 3- Human-Environment Interaction Estuary- opened end of a river where the rivers currents meet an oceans tides