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South Asia

South Asia . Physical Features Chapter 24 section 1. Subcontinent. Referred as the Indian Subcontinent 1/5 of world’s pop ½ size of USA . Himalayas. Himalayas. Highest mountain chain in the world Formed 50 million years ago Stretch 1,500 miles long Over 24 peaks above 24,000.

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South Asia

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  1. South Asia Physical Features Chapter 24 section 1

  2. Subcontinent • Referred as the Indian Subcontinent • 1/5 of world’s pop • ½ size of USA

  3. Himalayas

  4. Himalayas • Highest mountain chain in the world • Formed 50 million years ago • Stretch 1,500 miles long • Over 24 peaks above 24,000

  5. Mount Everest Tallest mountain in the World 29,035 ft.

  6. Other Mountains • Karakoram Mountain Range • Hindu Kush • Fighting over access to Khyber Pass • Eastern and Western Ghats K2, 2nd highest mountain in the World

  7. Rivers • Three great river systems: Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra • All 3 originate from Himalayas • Create Indo-Gangetic plain

  8. Indo-Gangetic Plain • Brings rich soil, alluvial soil, creating alluvial plain • Has the most fertile soil in the world • Home to major cities and 3/5 of India’s pop

  9. Thar Desert • AKA: Great Indian Desert • One of world’s most arid regions

  10. Maldives • Archipelago: island group, more than 1200 islands • Stretches 500 miles • Tops of submerged volcanoes, surrounded by reef called atoll • Only 115 sq miles • Only 200 islands inhabited

  11. Resources • Read pg. 554-555 • What mineral resources have led to the development of industries in India? • What does this area get from the oceans? • What “green” types of energy is this region working on? • What types of timber is produced in this region? • What problem is associated with the timber industry? • Besides energy, what has India used their uranium deposits for? • Why is mica important to India and the world?

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