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The Land of Continents: Geography and Resources of the Indian Subcontinent

This chapter explores the unique landforms and resources of the Indian subcontinent, including the towering Himalayan Mountains, the fertile alluvial plains, and the archipelago of the Maldives. It discusses the impact of monsoons, the importance of the sacred Ganges River, and the challenges related to climate and environmental issues such as deforestation. The diverse geography not only supports one-fifth of the world's population but also faces threats from natural disasters and pollution, illustrating the complex relationship between humans and their environment.

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The Land of Continents: Geography and Resources of the Indian Subcontinent

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  1. Chapter 24 Notes The Land Where Continents Collided

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  3. Section 1- Landforms & Resources • Subcontinent- large landmass that is smaller than a continent • Often referred to as the Indian subcontinent • Contains 1/5 of worlds population.

  4. Section 1- Landforms & Resources • Himalayan Mountains- worlds highest mountain range • Created by the drifting Indian subcontinents collision with the Asian continent • DON’T WRITE-Collision also created the Karakoram mts. & the Hindu Kush

  5. Section 1- Landforms & Resources • Mt. Everest- worlds tallest peak 29,035 ft. above sea level • First climbed by Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay (Sherpa Guide) in 1953

  6. Section 1- Landforms & Resources • Alluvial Plains- land that is rich farmland, that has been deposited by running water containing silt & rich soil • One of most heavily populated areas in the world Indo-Gangetic Plain

  7. Section 1- Landforms & Resources • The Maldives- over 1200 low lying islands none over 6ft. high • Archipelago- island group • Atoll- islands are low lying tops of submerged volcanoes surrounded by coral reefs & shallow lagoons. • Global Warming?

  8. Maldives Hotel

  9. Maldives

  10. Maldives (Don’t Write) • first ever all-glass undersea restaurant in the world opens its doors for business at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa (seats 14 people)

  11. Section 2- Climate & Vegetation • DON’T WRITE • South Asia’s Climate Zones & Natural Vegetation

  12. Section 2- Climate & Vegetation • Monsoons- seasonal winds • Offshore flow in winter (dry, little rain) • Onshore flow in summer (warm, moist air) • Crucial to life in the subcontinent

  13. Section 2- Climate & Vegetation • Possible negative effects of Monsoons- • Widespread flooding • Property damage • Disease • Malnutrition • Death

  14. Section 2- Climate & Vegetation • Cyclone- violent storm with fierce winds & heavy rains • Same as a hurricane just starts in a different place

  15. Section 2- Climate & Vegetation • Storm surges- high water level brought by a cyclone that swamps low-lying areas

  16. Section 2- Climate & Vegetation

  17. Section 2- Climate & Vegetation • Deforestation- serious problem in South Asia

  18. Section 3- Human-Environment Interaction • Ganges River- most well-known river of South Asia • The river is sacred to Hindus • Waters have healing powers • Pilgrims come from all over to bathe in its waters • Families also scatter the ashes of deceased family members in its waters. • Also one of the most polluted rivers in the world.

  19. Section 3- Human-Environment Interaction • Estuary- opened end of a river where the rivers currents meet an oceans tides

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