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South Asia: Landforms PAGE 106 OF YOUR ISN

South Asia: Landforms PAGE 106 OF YOUR ISN. TEKS: 4A, 4B, 4C, 6A, 7B, 8B, 8B, 9A, 11B, 11C, 12B, 16A, 19A, 20B, 21A, 21C, 22B, 22C. Mountains and plateaus. High mountains in region historically limited contact.

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South Asia: Landforms PAGE 106 OF YOUR ISN

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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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