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