South Asia

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Himalaya Mountains
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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