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South Asia: Landforms PAGE 106 OF YOUR ISN TEKS: 4A, 4B, 4C, 6A, 7B, 8B, 8B, 9A, 11B, 11C, 12B, 16A, 19A, 20B, 21A, 21C, 22B, 22C
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Mountains and plateaus High mountains in region historically limited contact. The Himalayas serve as a natural barrier and feature Mount Everest, the worlds tallest mountain peak. Many climbers have died trying to reach it’s summit.
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Rivers, Deltas, and Plains Three major rivers in region: They carry rich soil on their journey from the mountains. SOUTH ASIA Indus Ganges Brahmaputra
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Islands and Peninsulas Sri Lanka and Maldives make up two small countries off the southern coast of India.
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QUESTION: Which area do you think gets more rain a year…DFW, or New Delhi, India?
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Monsoons Monsoons are strong seasonal winds. Winter – Winds come from Northeast very dry. Summer – Winds blow in moisture from Indian Ocean.
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