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South Asia: The Diversity Continues

South Asia: The Diversity Continues. Many unique cultures…. Do Now. Prepare for the Quest. Information. New Unit – South Asia - we will be moving quickly through this 3 rd Marking Period ends April 3 - all late items less than two weeks old must be

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South Asia: The Diversity Continues

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  1. South Asia: The Diversity Continues Many unique cultures….

  2. Do Now Prepare for the Quest.

  3. Information • New Unit – South Asia - we will be moving quickly through this • 3rd Marking Period ends April 3 - all late items less than two weeks old must be submitted by Wednesday, March 26 • Final MIRPL assignment give this week - get it done, 4th Marking Period is hectic

  4. Current Events • Over 122 objects found in ocean - satellite images - many large objects, bright pieces • North Korea launches more missiles - multiple missile launches in the last few days

  5. Do Now Prepare for the Quest.

  6. South Asia – Physical Geography • Chapter 24 Reading - DRA and vocabulary • Identify main ideas/create notes from sections in the organizer boxes • Will work through sections this week - pace yourself to have this done quickly - limited class time - Due by Thursday, March 27

  7. Rivers, Deltas, Plains • Northern Indian Plain - fed by the three rivers - fertile soils, farming • Provides irrigation - essential for supporting life • Issues of flooding - can cause damage - alluvial soil deposits • Why would 2/3 of the population live in this region?

  8. Flood Issues

  9. Sri Lanka • “Tear Drop” of India - located in the Indian Ocean • Tropical Island - mountain center • Rich Farm lands • Beaches - tourism

  10. Maldives • Island Archipelago - 1200 Islands • Atoll (Type of island) - submerged volcano tops - islands approximately 6ft above sea level • Minimal inhabitants

  11. Resources • Water and Soil - farming and agriculture • Timber (Forests) - specialty lumber - teak, sandalwood • Minerals - iron ore, micah, uranium • Gem Stones - sapphires, etc…

  12. TOTD: Summary Identify 3 important physical features of South Asia and their importance to the region. Learning Goal: Evaluate your learning based on the daily objectives.

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