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Physical Geography of South Asia

Physical Geography of South Asia. Landform Regions of South Asia. Himalayas The Ganges River Basin The Indus River Basin The Deccan Plateau. Climates. Monsoons to the South and East; season heavy rainfall. Dry climates to the west (in Pakistan).

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Physical Geography of South Asia

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  1. Physical Geography of South Asia

  2. Landform Regions of South Asia • Himalayas • The Ganges River Basin • The Indus River Basin • The Deccan Plateau

  3. Climates • Monsoons to the South and East; season heavy rainfall. • Dry climates to the west (in Pakistan). • Highland climates in the north (Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan).

  4. MONSOONS • To the people of India, the monsoons are a source of life. • Seasonal reversal of winds that brings heavy rainfall. • General onshore movement in summer. • General offshore flow in winter. • Very distinctive seasonal precipitation

  5. POTENTIALLY NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF MONSOONS • Widespread flooding • Property damage • Destruction to agricultural lands • Damage to transportation infrastructure • Homelessness • Disease • Malnutrition • Serious injury • Death

  6. Natural Hazards in South Asia • Earthquakes • Monsoons and Flooding • Drought and Fires • Tsunamis • Typhoons

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