Physical Geography of the India

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Where did civilization in South Asia first develop?

Along the Indus River

Which land in India has rich topsoil?

Deccan Plateau

What is the world's tallest mountain range?

Himalaya Mountains

What body of water does the Ganges run into?

Bay of Bengal

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

Mount Everest

What is sacred to Hindus?

The Ganges River

What is a smaller landmass connected to a continent called?

subcontinent

What caused the Indian Subcontinent to develop?

tectonic plate movement

What is a huge wave caused by an earthquake under the ocean called?

tsunami

What is a seasonal wind called?

monsoon


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