South Asia Unit review

What is South Asia called and why?

A subcontinent because it is a separate tectonic plate from the rest of Asia.

Which countries are in South Asia?

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.

How were the Himalayas formed?

When the Indian Plate collided with the Eurasian Plate.

What is the highest mountain in the world?

Mount Everest.

What are the three major river systems in South Asia?

Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra Rivers.

What is a delta?

An area where a river slows down and deposits sediment before entering a larger body of water.

What is the Deccan Plateau?

A large plateau located in central India.

What is a monsoon?

A seasonal wind that brings heavy rainfall.

When do summer monsoons occur?

From May to October.

How do summer monsoons help people?

They provide water for crops and reservoirs.

What problems can summer monsoons cause?

Floods and landslides

When do winter monsoons occur?

From November to April.

What is a drought?

A long period without enough rainfall.

What is a cultural hearth?

A center where ideas and culture spread from.

Why were the Indus and Ganges River valleys cultural hearths?

Because they had fertile farmland and access to water.

Who were the Harappans?

The first urban civilization in South Asia.

Where did the Harappans live?

Along the Indus River.

What language did the Aryans speak?

Sanskrit

What religion did Aryan beliefs help form?

Hinduism

What was the caste system?

A social system that divided people into groups.

What is South Asia's most important resource?

Arable land.

What is arable land?

Land suitable for farming.

What was the Green Revolution?

A time in the 1960s when farmers in India used new seeds and farming methods to grow more food

What is crop yield?

The amount of food grown on land.

What problem did the Green Revolution cause?

Pollution from fertilizers and pesticides.

What is sustainable agriculture?

Farming that does not harm the environment

What is crop rotation?

Growing different crops each season.

What is migration?

Moving from one place to another

What is urbanization?

Moving from rural areas to cities.

What are push factors?

Reasons people leave a place

What are pull factors?

Reasons people move to a place.

Why do many people move to cities?

To find jobs and opportunities.

What is a slum?

A crowded area with poor living conditions.

What are some problems caused by urbanization?

Traffic, pollution, overcrowding, and housing shortages.

What is one solution to urbanization in Pakistan?

Building secondary cities.