World Geography Lesson 3
According to the map, about how many countries are in range of Pakistan's nuclear weapons?
According to the map, about 15 countries are in the range of Pakistan's nuclear weapons
the eighth most populous country in the world
Bangladesh
Nepal and Bhutan are located in the ________ on the northern fringe of South Asia
Himalaya
What two religions began in India?
Hinduism and Buddhism
What does the holiday Holi celebrate?
Holi celebrates the triumph of good over evil, love, and the arrival of spring. In India, this holiday is mainly observed in the cities of New Delhi, Mumbai, and Calcutta.
What effects could a nuclear conflict have on the environment and the people of the region?
If both India's and Pakistan's nuclear weapons were used, it could result in a 20% ozone depletion which would cause an increase in UV radiation which would impact human health.
What ongoing regional conflicts increase the risk of nuclear war?
India and Pakistan's dispute over ownership of the northern Kashmir border and disputes where China is involved over multiple areas and borders could increase the risk of nuclear war.
Why does India have such a large, young population?
India's population growth rate is higher than the world average. In 2012 the number of male children age 4 or under was about 64 million. This age group alone grew by about 8 percent between 1992 and 2012. In 2012 the growth rate, 1.5 percent, led to population increase. This rate still exceeds the world's average annual growth rate of 1.2 percent in 2011.
Maldives and Sri Lanka are located in the ________ Ocean between India and China.
Indian
A fiber used to make string, rope, and cloth
Jute
Stretched over 500 miles with 1,200 different parts, the country of ________ contains only 115 square miles of land.
Maldives
Why was the Taj Mahal built?
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, as a tribute to his favorite wife, who died in childbirth.
a lightweight cotton cloth
muslin
The primary obstacles to Pakistan fully implementing environmental action plans and policies are ________ and an emphasis on economic growth.
political turmoil
Climate change is causing ________, which is a significant threat to Sri Lanka and Maldives.
rising sea levels
economic growth that meets the needs of present populations without hampering the ability of people in the future to meet their own needs and that benefits people and societies
sustainable development
What is the plateau located in the center of India?
the Deccan Plateau
What plain is located just south of the Himalayas?
the Gangetic Plain
Who led India's fight for independence in the mid 1900s?
Gandhi led India's fight for independence in the mid-1900s.
a fiber used to make string, rope, and cloth
jute
an alluvial plain in Pakistan
Punjab
a large bowl-like basin that floods during the wet monsoons
haor
The Hindu Kush range
has several wide, very high passes
Deforestation in the mountainous areas of Pakistan has resulted in
heavy flooding during rainy seasons.
During the summer monsoon season, the weather in Bangladesh is
hot and wet.
At what approximate degree of latitude is the northernmost point of the country of India?
36 degrees North
At what approximate degree of latitude is Cape Comorin on the southern tip of the Indian Peninsula?
8 degrees North
Many Indian women wear traditional clothing, one of which is a sari. Describe a sari.
A sari is a women's garment from India that consists of a drape varying from 4.5 to 8 meters in length and 60 to 120 centimeters in breadth that is typically wrapped around the waist, with one end draped over the shoulder, baring the midriff. In the modern Indian subcontinent, the sari is considered a cultural icon.
How do the climate and vegetation maps help explain the presence of nomadic herding in the northwestern part of the region?
Because the climate is dry and hot, the area is a tropical grassland. Because the climate in deserts and steppes changes from day to night and season to season, that also means that good conditions for raising livestock are not always present. This means that herds would need to be moved from time to time. Because the area is a tropical grassland and has a desert or steppe climate, it explains why nomadic herding is present there.
Why do men wear turbans?
Featuring many variations, turbans are worn as customary headwear by people of various cultures. Wearing turbans is common among Sikhs. Among Sikhs, the turban has traditionally been worn by men, while women cover their heads with a long scarf called a chunni or dupatta. The headgear also serves as a religious observance, including among Shia Muslims. The turban is also the traditional headdress of Sufi scholars. Additionally, turbans have often been worn by nobility, regardless of religious background.
The low lying land along a river, formed mainly by sediment that has been deposited by floodwaters
Floodplain
What types of activities do people take part in during the festivities of Holi?
Days before the festival people start gathering wood and combustible materials for the bonfire in parks, community centers, near temples and other open spaces. On top of the pyre is an effigy to signify Holika who tricked Prahalad into the fire. On the eve of Holi, typically at or after sunset, the pyre is lit, signifying Holika Dahan. The ritual symbolizes the victory of good over evil. People gather around the fire to sing and dance. In North and Western India, Holi frolic and celebrations begin the morning after the Holika bonfire. Children and young people form groups armed with dry colors, colored solution in water guns, water balloons filled with colored water, and other creative means to color their targets. This is why Holi is given the name "Festival of Colours". In the Braj region around Mathura, in north India, the festivities may last more than a week. The rituals go beyond playing with colors and include a day where men go around with shields and women have the right to playfully beat them on their shields with sticks. In southern India, some worship and make offerings to Kamadeva, the love god of Indian mythology. After a day of play with colors, people clean up, wash and bathe, sober up and dress up in the evening and greet friends and relatives by visiting them and exchanging sweets. Holi is also a festival of forgiveness and new starts, which ritually aims to generate harmony in society.
An alluvial deposit at a river's mouth that is shaped roughly like the Greek letter delta
Delta
The world's highest mountain is located on the border between ________ and China.
Nepal
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi
Which statement about the water supply of Pakistan is true?
Only a small portion of the population has access to clean water for drinking.
the sixth most populous country in the world
Pakistan
What health problems led to South Asia's low life expectancy?
South Asia's low life expectancy has been caused by pollution of groundwater, air pollution, a lack of sanitation, and an environmental disaster that occurred in December 1984 in Bhopal. One of the worst environmental disasters in history occurred in December 1984 in Bhopal, a city in central India. A dangerous chemical leaked from a factory that made insecticides. It drifted over densely populated areas around the plant and killed between 15,000 and 20,000 people. Hundreds of thousands of others were blinded or suffered respiratory problems or other injuries. By the early twenty-first century, testing found that the soil and water around the factory site were still contaminated. This soil pollution has been blamed for high rates of birth defects and chronic health problems among people living near the factory.
A desert climate is found in
Southern Pakistan
Current relations between India and Pakistan are
Strained but improving
Economic growth that meets the needs of present populations without hampering the ability of people in the future to meet their own needs and that benefits people and societies
Sustainable Development
Why were two countries formed from the former British colony of India?
The Hindu and Muslim leaders could not agree on a constitution for a single state.
How are governments in India important in controlling population growth?
The governments in India can input laws and programs or offer incentives to people to reduce population growth. Programs that they implement can slow population growth.
The majority of India's population has descended from which two ethnic groups?
The majority of India's population has descended from the Dravidian and Aryan ethnic groups.
Which parts of India have the highest population density? Why do you think this is so?
The parts of India with the highest population density are those along the Gangetic Plain. I think it is because it is a large floodplain, which has fertile soil that can be used to grow food for the population.
What are the two most widely used languages used in India? How many major languages are spoken there?
The people of India speak over a thousand languages. The two most widely used languages are English and Hindi. There are 22 official languages.
What physical features would isolate South Asia from other parts of Asia? What features would allow contact between this and other regions?
The physical features that would isolate South Asia from other parts Asia would be the mountain ranges and hills. The features that would allow contact between this and other ranges would be mountain passes and rivers.
How might its young, growing population benefit India's future?
The young and growing workforce could fuel India's economy. Much of the young population yearns for education opportunities and training.
Which three capital cities have the highest elevations in South Asia?
Thimphu, Kathmandu, and Islamabad
The average number of children a woman has in her lifetime
Total Fertility Rate
Though Nepal has not significantly tapped this energy source, Bhutan has successfully exploited its ________ potential.
hydroelectric
Electrical energy generated by falling water
hydroelectric power
the official language of Pakistan
Urdu
How do population densities in India compare to those in Pakistan? In Bangladesh?
While Pakistan has an area that has a very high population density, about a third of it is sparsely populated. Most areas of India are densely populated, with much less than a third sparsely populated. Bangladesh has a population density of 1,520 people per square mile throughout the majority of its country, which cannot be said about India.
There are no rivers in Maldives, but residents pull freshwater from ________.
aquifers
The dry land parts of Maldives are primarily made up of
atolls
a loose garment that covers the face and body worn by some Muslim women
burka
People in Maldives sold ________ to traders, which they used in India, China, and Africa as units of currency or money.
cowrie shells collected from the sea
an alluvial deposit at a river's mouth that is typically triangular in shape
delta
The littering of Nepal's natural attractions may be remedied by ________, which also contributes to the country's economy.
ecotourism
Compressed natural gas vehicles are not popular among consumers in Pakistan because of
the lack of fueling stations.
The water quality of the Sundarbans is being threatened by
wastewater from shrimp farms.
