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South Asia Test Review

South Asia Test Review. Review. Caste System- Cultural practice in India that separates social classes and was outlawed in 1947. Review. The Himalayan Mountains are an example of a natural border between South Asia and East Asia. Review.

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South Asia Test Review

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  1. South Asia Test Review

  2. Review • Caste System- Cultural practice in India that separates social classes and was outlawed in 1947

  3. Review • The HimalayanMountains are an example of a natural border between South Asia and East Asia.

  4. Review • Landlocked: A country surrounded by land with no outlet to the sea examples: Nepal, Bhutan

  5. Review • Sikhism- Founded in 15th century by Guru Nanak Dev • Believes in one God and reincarnation

  6. Review • Deccan Plateau: located in central India, surrounded by rugged landforms making access to the area difficult

  7. Review • Monsoons: • A. seasonal winds that bring rain in the summer and dryness in the winter

  8. Review • Adapting to the environment- South Asian population build houses on stilts to portect from monsoon floods. • Modifying the environment-Slash and burn, deforestation, building a river dam.

  9. Review • The Ganges River is a sacred river for Hindus, but is very polluted. • http://www.mybigcampus.com/library/364078 • http://www.mybigcampus.com/library/46734

  10. Review • Sustainable Development: Economic development without polluting the environment

  11. Review • How were the Himalayan Mountains formed? Tectonic Forces

  12. Review • List 2 ways rivers can be used for economic activities: • Farming • Hydroelectric power

  13. Review • All of the following are environmental consequences of India's rapid population growth • polluted air • Deforestation • unsanitary water

  14. Review Most of the large cities in India are in southwest and northeast India

  15. Review Since 1951 the education of women is improving

  16. Review Because of the population growth in India one the problems they face is planning for health care and income in old age

  17. Review India was slow to develop economically in the 20th century due to Lack of Natural Resources

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