South Asia Geography Test

Basin

An area drained by a river and its tributaries

Montane

Referring to a mountainous area

Canopy

Top layer of a rain forest, where the tops of tall trees form a continuous layer of trees.

Understory

A lower layer of the rain forest.

Enscarpment

A long cliff that separates lands at two different altitudes

Delta

An often triangular-shaped section of land formed as the waters of a river slow down and split into many cannels as they deposit silt and sediment.

Mediterranean Climate

A climate marked by a warm, dry summers and cool rainy winters

Rain shadow

A condition created when winds blow in primarily one direction over mountains or other elevated terrain: the altitude change cclouds to drop their precipitation on the near side of the mountain, leaving the land on the far side, where winds descend, with little rain or snow.

Why aer the Himalayas imporant?

They influence population patterns, the movement of people and goods, as well as climate.

Four Noble Truths?

1. Life is suffering

2. Suffering is caused by want or desire

3. There is a way to end suffering

4. Follow the eightfold path

What makes up the eighfold path?

1. Right view

2. Intention

3. Speech

4. Action

5. Livelihood

6. Effort

7. Mindfulness

8. Concentration