1. South Asia - Physical Geography
Chapter 2 Section 1
South Asia - Physical Geography

2. Section 1- South Asia Physical Geography

4. Himalayas
Natural boundary between South Asia and the rest of Asia

5. India Largest nation in South Asia Pakistan and Afghanistan- west
Nepal and Bhutan- north
Bangladesh- east
Sri Lanka and Maldives- south

6. Rivers Ganges River Indus River
Ganges flows east and empties into Bay of Bengal
Indus flows west from Himalayas into Pakistan

7. Plains and Plateaus Plains cover northern part of Indian subcontinent
Alluvial plains- made of soil deposited by rivers
Have rich, fertile soil
Deccan Plateau- south of Indian plains

8. Monsoons
Summer Monsoons- from June to October- blow in from the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean
Winter Monsoons- winter months- monsoons change direction, winds blow from frigid northeast

10. Land Use 70% of population live in rural areas Cash crops
Iron ore and coal plentiful
Small amount of oil
Rely on hydroelectricity and nuclear power
Most people live in coastal areas