1. South Asia Physical Geography

2. A Separate Land Seven countries make up a subcontinent –Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives Subcontinent –A large, distinct landmass that is joined to a continent Touches 3 bodies of water –Arabian Sea to the west, Indian Ocean to the south, and Bay of Bengal to the east

4. A Land of Great Variety The Himalaya Mountains 1000+ mile long range, hundreds of miles across Mount Everest: World’s highest peak –29,035 ft (8,850 m) Karakoram Mountains: Northern most in South Asia Hindu Kush just west of the Karakoram Mountains

7. A Land of Great Variety Khyber Pass –One of a few narrow crossing places between Pakistan and Afghanistan Ganges Plain- 1/10 th of the worlds population lives here Plains watered by great rivers that come from the Himalaya Mountains –Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra

8. A Land of Great Variety Central Landforms –Vindhya Range (continental drift also created) Not as tall as the Himalayas Divides north and south India (separates two distinct cultures) Southern Landforms –Eastern and Western Ghats (old, eroded mountains) Form a triangle of rugged hills

9. Western Ghats

10. A Land of Great Variety Southern Landforms –Deccan Plateau Once covered with lava, today has rich, black soil Western Ghats prevents yearly rainy winds leaving it very arid –Karnataka Plateau South of the Deccan Plateau Receives the rains that the Deccan Plateau doesn’t (lush and green) Spice plantations Wild elephants in dense rain forests

11. A Land of Great Variety Deccan PlateauKarnataka Plateau

12. A Land of Great Variety Sri Lanka –Teardrop shaped island that broke away from Indian landmass Maldives –Tiny coral atolls and volcanic outcroppings –An atoll is an island of coral that encircles a lagoon partially or completely.

14. Chapter 23, Section 2 Quiz Assignment- Read through the section identifying all important information. Quiz- You will have a reading quiz at the end of the hour.

15. Chapter 23, Section 2 Quiz 1.How would you describe the great majority of South Asia’s natural vegetation? 2.In what part of this area do you find the coolest temperatures? 3.Analyzed the reaction of South Asia’s environment to the monsoons. 4.Describe at least one natural disaster that can be found in South Asia.

16. Chapter 24 Assessment (Extra Credit) Complete this activity for Wednesday Pg: 608 (all)

17. Cultural Journal pg: 586-605 Today you will be taking a cultural trek through S. Asia. As you explore this area, take notes over the various characteristics of each country and each areas history. Keep in mind that the ultimate goal is to create a comprehensive journal of you trek. The journal entry needs to be about two (2) pages long and is due by 4/21/08 or Monday.

19. Class Assignment In groups, you will create a: –Presentation –Visual Aide Political Cartoon Chart Map Etc. –Student Worksheet Fill-in-the-blank Matching Essay

20. South Asia Today 1.Living from the Land, South Asian Crop, Mining and Fishing PG: 611-614 2.South Asian Industries, Tourism PG: 614-617 3.Managing Natural Resources, Seeking Solutions PG: 618-621 4.South Asian Challenges, Promise and Possibility, India’s Green Revolution: Success or Failure? PG: 622-625