South Asia Vocabulary

Monsoon

Seasonal winds that affect climate in the southern areas of Asia, resulting in wet spring and summer months and dry winter months.

Subcontinent

A large landmass that is geographically set off from the larger continent. For example, India.

Typhoons

A severe tropical storm characterized by high winds that originates in the Indian Ocean or western Pacific Ocean.

Plate Tectonics

The theory that explains the process that formed the continents and explains why the Earth's crust shifts.

Tsunami

A large ocean wave that is caused by an earthquake along the floor of the ocean.

Cultural Landscape

The visible imprint of human activity and culture on the landscape.

Migration

A form of relocation or movement of people from one country or region to another, permanently.

Adaptation

process of adjusting to the surrounding conditions

Imperalism

policy of strong nations controlling weaker ones

Hinduism

A religion native to India, featuring belief in many gods and reincarnation