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South Asia Landforms: Mountains, Rivers, and Monsoons

Explore the diverse landforms of South Asia including the Himalayas, iconic for Mount Everest. Learn about the region's rivers, deltas, and plains, as well as the impact of monsoons. Discover two unique island nations, Sri Lanka and Maldives, off the Indian coast.

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South Asia Landforms: Mountains, Rivers, and Monsoons

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  1. South Asia: LandformsPAGE 106 OF YOUR ISN TEKS: 4A, 4B, 4C, 6A, 7B, 8B, 8B, 9A, 11B, 11C, 12B, 16A, 19A, 20B, 21A, 21C, 22B, 22C

  2. Mountains and plateaus • High mountains in region historically limited contact. • The Himalayas serve as a natural barrier and feature Mount Everest, the worlds tallest mountain peak. • Many climbers have died trying to reach it’s summit.

  3. Rivers, Deltas, and Plains Three major rivers in region: • They carry rich soil on their journey from the mountains.

  4. Islands and Peninsulas • Sri Lanka and Maldives make up two small countries off the southern coast of India.

  5. QUESTION: Which area do you think gets more rain a year…DFW, or New Delhi, India?

  6. Monsoons • Monsoons are strong seasonal winds. • Winter – Winds come from Northeast very dry. • Summer – Winds blow in moisture from Indian Ocean.

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