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South Asi a. Chapter 22 Questions. What effect do mountains and winds have on India’s climate?. The mountains block northern cold seasonal winds and the southern monsoonal winds bring seasonal dry and humid warm air. . Describe Pakistan’s climate .

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  1. South Asia Chapter 22 Questions

  2. What effect do mountains and winds have on India’s climate? • The mountains block northern cold seasonal winds and the southern monsoonal winds bring seasonal dry and humid warm air.

  3. Describe Pakistan’s climate. • The climate of Pakistan is very different than that of India. Pakistan has two major climate regions, semi-desert and steppe. Karakoram Bus Trip. Climb aboard 1. Experience highway travel along Pakistan’s Karakoram Highway…describe your sensory experiences in your notebook http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r3_mVEidQs&feature=related-Traveling in Pakistan

  4. What is a delta? Where is the location of the world’s largest delta? • Bangladesh has a the world’s largest fertile river delta. It is great for farming and its access to the Bay of Bengal makes trade more convenient with other countries. DELTA http://climaterealityproject.org/2012/03/01/video-sea-level-rise-is-a-reality-in-bangladesh/ -Global warming in Bangladesh. 2. Compare Bangladesh’s problem with the people affected by Hurricane Sandy. Describe your thoughts in your notes.

  5. What climate patterns does Bangladesh experience? • Bangladesh has subtropical and tropical climates. It experiences seasonal cyclones. http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/view/assetGuid/E198C352-3973-4D11-8732-705C7A14E3E1 This video recounts the events of a cyclone in Bangladesh in 1991. Answer the following questions in your notes: How did the child’s family in each village prepare the storm? What was the outcome of the cyclone? Why were the outcomes different?

  6. What is Nepal’s tallest mountain peak? • http://planetgreen.discovery.com/videos/planet-100-everest-clean-up-5-4.html 4. What was collected on Mt. Everest during its cleaning?

  7. 5. What would you most likely remember if you visited this area of Pakistan? Watch and listen to this video clip… • http://videos.howstuffworks.com/geography/pakistan-videos.htm

  8. Why is Bhutan referred to as the “hidden holy land”? • Bhutan is very mountainous and remote. How remote is it? • It takes 24 hours to travel 140 miles on a highway. • Buddhist monasteries are found in Bhutan to maintain their quiet lifestyle. • 6. Describe how people are protecting Bhutan’s environment. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kI_-Q47Sfc Bhutan’s glaciers

  9. How has Sri Lanka’s physical geography helped its economy? • Sri Lanka, located in the Indian Ocean, is along a vital shipping route. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-WfXSacm847 • 7. What part of Sri Lanka’s geography is most appealing to you? How does it help the country’s prosperity?

  10. Define these words: atoll and lagoon. Where will you find these features in South Asia? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRXImYSisXc&feature=related Maldives Undersea Restaurant An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef or island surrounding a small bay. A lagoon is a pool of water surrounded by a reef or sandbar. Find these features in the video clip below.

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