1. What are the Characteristics of Physical Geography of South Asia?
Global History and Geography / 10th Grade Boys and Girls
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2. Map of South Asia
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3. Physical Geography Also known as the Indian Subcontinent
Most Part of it is a Cone Shaped Peninsula
There are 8 nations in South Asia:
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Afghanistan
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4. Topography Himalayas are in the North and Northwest
Khyber Pass is the only opening between the subcontinent and Central Asia
The Indo-Gangatic Plains [Hindustan Plain] are South of the Himalayas where majority of the people live.
Deccan Plateau: Highlands in the south
Thar desert in the West.
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5. Bodies of Water Rivers – There are 3 main river systems
Indus River system:
Originates in the Himalayas, Flows through Pakistan into the Arabian Sea
Ganges and Brahmaputra River Systems: Originates in the Himalayas, flow through India, converge in Bangladesh and falls into the Bay of Bengal.
There are many other rivers and tributaries.
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6. Bodies of Water
Seas: Indian Ocean [Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal] Surrounds the Subcontinent from three sides.
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7. Climate Monsoon: Seasonal Wind that Affects South Asia
Summer Monsoon: Blows from Southwest to Northeast, carries cool moist air
Blows from April to October.
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8. Monsoon
If the monsoon is too strong than there is drought
If the Summer Monsoon is weak that causes flooding
Winter Monsoon
Blows from Northeast to Southwest
Carries cold and dry continental air
Monsoon winds have great effect on crop Production in the Subcontinent
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