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The Geography of India

The Geography of India. Miss Tomkowski Miss Barry. Ok, so for starters let’s review where all the continents are:. North America. Europe. Asia. Africa. South America. Australia. Where in the world…. Antarctica. What continent was Greece located in? Europe

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The Geography of India

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  1. The Geography of India Miss Tomkowski Miss Barry

  2. Ok, so for starters let’s review where all the continents are: North America Europe Asia Africa South America Australia Where in the world… Antarctica

  3. What continent was Greece located in? • Europe • What continent is India located in? • Asia Location

  4. Label the countries and seas that border India on your notes: China Myanmar Neighbors Indian Ocean

  5. India is known as a subcontinent. • A subcontinent is large piece of land that is part of a continent, but separated from it. • India is separated from the rest of Asia by a huge mountain range known as the Himalayas. • Yes, Mt. Everest is located in the Himalayas. Geography

  6. India has 2 main rivers that supply it with good farming soil: • Ganges River • Indus River • These rivers get their water from snow that melts from the Himalayas! Rivers

  7. Greece had what type of climate? • Mediterranean • Most of India has a Tropical Monsoon Climate. • What kind of words do you think of with Tropical? Climate

  8. Tropical Mountain Subtropical Humid Climates of India

  9. What is a monsoon? • A strong wind that blows in one direction in winter and the other direction in the summer. • Winter monsoon- cold, dry air of the mountains • Summer monsoon- warm, wet air from Arabian Sea • Summer monsoon produces huge rain storms When it rains, it pours.

  10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEq41AOot9Y Incredible India

  11. Discovery Education • http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=4F52ABBE-9D1D-486A-B86F-5FB24CA56276&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US Climate Video

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