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Exploring South Asia's Geographic, Cultural, and Environmental Dynamics

Delve into the geographical impact of earthquakes, tectonic forces, and monsoons in South Asia. Discover the diverse religions like Sikhism and Buddhism. Learn about the caste system's persistence, sacred river rituals, and environmental challenges in the region.

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Exploring South Asia's Geographic, Cultural, and Environmental Dynamics

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  1. An earthquake takes place in which Sphere?lithosphere Which physical process is most responsiblefor the geographic formations in the northern Indian subcontinent? Tectonic Forces

  2. Founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak Dev, which religion of India believesin one god and reincarnation? Sikhism Which statement accurately describesmonsoons in India? Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall, while winter monsoons bring dryweather.

  3. characteristics ofBuddhism? Reincarnation, Siddhartha Gautama, Four Noble Truths, Eightfold PathThe 5 Pillars are part of Islam

  4. Which of the following makes Nepal and Bhutan different from other South Asian countries? They are landlocked.

  5. Why is the region of Kashmir a source of conflict among nations of South Asia? Its people are predominantly Islamic, though controlled by India. Based on Hindu beliefs, which culturalpractice of India is still followed by manydespite being outlawed in 1947? caste system

  6. The Ganges has been considered a sacred river in Hinduism for thousands of years. Millions of Hindus perform religious rituals, such as purification rites and the disposal of the deceased, inthe river. How have these long practiced rituals affected the river today? The river has become one of the most polluted in the world. one way India’s rapid populationgrowth has affected the environment ofthe region is that Air and water pollution has worsened.

  7. Rains that are produced by monsoons are necessary for economic development. Use the news headline and your knowledge of social studies to answer the followingquestion.India Set for Bumper Winter Crops in Wake of Monsoon Rains.— Reuters News Service, October 23, 2013

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