Review For Test India Flashcards
What physical process is most responsible for the geographic formations in the northern Indian subcontinent?
Tectonic forces
An earthquake takes place in which sphere?
Lithosphere
Describe monsoons, summer and winter.
Summer: rainfall
Winter: dry weather
What religion founded in the 15th century believes in one god and reincarnation?
Sikhism, Gur Nanak Dev
4 characteristics of Buddhism
- Recarnation
- Siddarth Gautama
- eightfold
- four noble truths
How did geography contribute to the placement of India’s northern border?
The mountains in northern India form a natural boundary between India and other countries.
What makes Nepal and Bhutan different from other countries in South Asia?
Both landlocked
Based on Hindu beliefs, which cultural practice of India is still followed by many despite being outlawed in 1947?
The Caste System
Cultural changes in South Asia are happening due to________________.
Physical Environment
Why is the region of Kashmir a source of conflict to the nations in South Asia?
The people is Kashmir are predominantly Islamic despite being controlled by India.
Name 3 environmental consequences die to India’s rapid population growth.
Polluted air
Deforestation
Unsanity water
Which country would be mostly likely to import good products?
Maldives
Which country has the least favorable balance of trade ?
India
What can you predict about India’s population ?
Steadily increasing
How have the Hindu rituals on the Ganges River affected in the river today?
Ganges is the most polluted river
Houses in flood prone Bangladesh represent what geographic concept ?
Adaptation to the environment
What can be stated about India’s birth rate and infant mortality rate?
Declining
Where are the most major cities located in India ?
Southwest and northeast
Why would geography cause the Deccan plateau to have a lower population density than other regions in India ?
Because the area having rugged landforms making access difficult
What has happened to women and education in India?
Improved in education in the last 50 years
Actions recommended by Rawat will likely lead to what?
Increased use of renewable resources for sustainable development
What issue will a growing number of India’s face over the next 40 years ?
Health care and income in old age
Flood prone areas of South Asia flood primarily due to what?
Melting spring snow and monsoon rain
What caused the slow economic growth of India during 20th century ?
Lack of natural resources in much of the country which led to few employment opportunities
