ESS 105 Ch. 12 Quiz
What religion dominates in Bhutan?
Buddhism.
One would most likely find "hutments" located in/on
High-density urban thoroughfares and sidewalks in cities such as Mumbai.
The two rivers which dominate South Asia are the
Indus and Ganges.
What climate factor dominates South Asia?
Monsoons.
Which nation is dominated by the Himalayas?
Nepal.
Where do the Himalayan Mountains lie, relative to the region of South Asia?
North of South Asia.
Orographic precipitation requires which two physical features to occur?
Ocean and mountains.
What environmental damage often occurs after many years of irrigation?
Salinization.
What name is sometimes given to the region of South Asia?
The Indian Subcontinent.
Which region of in India has the region's overall highest level of socio-economic development?
The west and the south (ex. Maharashtra, Goa, and Kerala).
