Chapter 12: South Asia
What is the TFR in South Asia?
2.1 and dropping
What is the distribution of earth's water?
97% in the oceans, 3% is freshwater of which most is frozen or underground
Which country in South Asia has the highest population density?
Bangladesh
What is Sikhism and where do the Sikhs live?
Blended religion that arose from tensions between Muslims and Hindus, Sikhs were persecuted and became warriors, wear turbans, want autonomy; Live in Punjab (between India and Pakistan)
What are some key facts about Hinduism?
Caste system, reincarnation, ritual bathing in Ganges River
What are some facts about the Taj Mahal?
Constructed in Agra, India, Entombs 3rd wife of Emperor, One of the Seven Wonders , Most visited site in Hindu India, World Heritage Site
What is India's form of gov't? What is the economy like in India?
Democracy with capitalism, Outsourcing US economy, Economy grows while gov't sleeps
What is the unifying language in South Asia?
English
How has British colonialism influenced India?
English language, passion for cricket, built railroads and dams, India's largest employer
What caused the South Asian diaspora? What were people looking for?
Extreme poverty; economic opportunity
What is the global water budget?
Fixed amount of water that is constantly being recirculated;
What are some environmental issues in South Asia?
Flooding (in Bangladesh), Green Revolution, deforestation, desertification, "Women at the Well" having to walk two miles to get water, cyclones (hurricanes)
What causes the dry season in South Asia?
High pressure over Himalayas in winter bringing dry air south
What two religions unify South Asia?
Hinduism and Islam
What country in South Asia experiences water shortages?
India
Which two countries practice H[IN]duism in South Asia?
India and Nepal
What are the countries in South Asia?
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Himalayan countries, Indian Ocean countries
What are the top 3 most populous countries in South Asia?
India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
Along what river is Pakistan's population concentrated?
Indus River
What was Pakistan role in the War on Terror?
Initially supported Taliban, but then US used incentives to gain Pakistan as an ally Some tribes still support Taliban
What are the geopolitical issues in South Asia?
Kashmir: Severe religious conflict and disputed claim between India, Pakistan, and China; "Ticking Time Bomb in Kashmir" - biological warfare; India & Pakistan with nuclear weapons
What are some facts about the Ganges River Delta?
Largest delta in the world, very fertile soils (undammed), prone to cyclones and extreme flooding, heavily populated
What is the physical setting of South Asia?
Lies on crashing crustal plates, Ganges River Delta
What causes the rainy season in South Asia?
Low pressure in summer attracting moist air from ocean
What happened during the Green Revolution in India?
Mass starvation was predicted, Norman Borlaug, high crop yield with advanced technology
What are some key facts about Mumbai, India?
Megacity, largest in South Asia, most densely populated, "City of Contradiction" because of it has an the most advanced economy yet largest number of slums in India
What is the climate of South Asia?
Monsoonal, tropical and sub-tropical, orographic rainfall
Which two countries practice Islam in South Asia?
Pakistan and Bangladesh
Describe urban South Asia. What is the most urban city?
Really crowded, poverty alongside wealth, hutments on sidewalks of Mumbai, India Most urban city is Karachi, Pakistan
What (and where) are the three main food crops produced in South Asia?
Rice (east), wheat (NW), Millet (central)
What are micro loans?
Small payments made to women that enable her to pay back the amount and make a good income
What is the most populous REGION in the world?
South Asia
What region is one of the least urbanized in the world?
South Asia
What causes orographic rainfall?
The uplifting and cooling of moist air over mountains
What are the South Asian issues?
Widespread poverty, training ground/safe haven for terrorism, nuclear weapon tension, needs better infrastructure, increasing industrial output without regard to the environment, TFR 2.1 but dropping, caste system, human rights, equal opportunities
What is the economy like in South Asia?
World's poorest region, yet immersed in wealth; High tech, but high illiteracy
