A mountain range in South Asia that includes Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain peak.
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\ Indus River
A river that flows from Tibet, through the Himalayas and Hindu Kush into the Arabian Sea. \n River in Pakistan that creates a fertile plain known as the Indus River Valley
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\ Mount Everest
the world's tallest mountain, located in the Himalayas
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\ Ghats
Mountains in the East and west of the Deccan Plateau
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Atoll
an island consisting of a circular coral reef surrounding a lagoon
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Monsoon
A seasonal wind, especially in South Asia.
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\ Cyclone
A violent storm with fierce winds & heavy rain; the most extreme weather pattern in South Asia.
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Hinduism
Religion of most Indians. (people of India...)
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\ Ganges River
An important river for resources & as a sacred river.
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\ Storm Surge
high waters that are caused by cyclones & can flood low lying areas.
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Estuary
A broadened seaward end of a river, where the river's current meets the ocean's tide.
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