South Asia4th 9 Weeks

3 Weeks Test Review

Ganges River• The Ganges has been co

nsidered a sacred river in Hinduism for thousands of years because of this the Ganges River has become one of the most pollutes in the world.

 

Partition of British India

•In South Asia new political borders were created to divide the ethnic groups.

Indian Flood Zones •Silt deposits along the river systems create low areas that flood easily during the spring snowmelt and seasonal rains.

Tropical Climate•Because the Indian subcontinent is so close to the equator it creates a tropical climate.

Religion in India•Most people in India practice the Hindu religion, however several other religious groups include Muslims, Buddhists, Jains, and the Sikhs.

Monsoons•Houses like this were built in Bangladesh to help adapt to the flooding that monsoons bring.

Air & Water Pollution•Air and water pollution has gotten worse as India’s

population has grown.

•A negative effect is that environment has been affect.

•Human interaction with the environment in South Asia has intensified the environmental issues.

Caste Distinctions•Caste distinctions still exist even though they were outlawed after 1947 when Indian gained its independence.

Kashmir•Kashmir is an area of conflict in India because the region is controlled by the Islamic people.

Religious Traditions•Old religious traditions have influenced South Asia.

Tectonic Forces•Tectonic forces are responsible for the geographic formation of the Indian subcontinent.

Economic Development•Countries like Nepal Bangladesh and Pakistan are less developed.

Country GDP per capita (2013

est.)

Life Expectancy (2014 est.)

Literacy Rates age 15 and over

Bangladesh $2,100 70.65 years 57.7% (2011 est.)

India $4,000 67.8 years 62.8% (2006 est.)

Maldives $9,100 75.15 years 98.4% (2006 est.)

Nepal $1,500 67.19 years 57.4% (2011 est.)

Pakistan $3,100 67.05 years 54.9% (2009 est.)

Sri Lanka $6,500 76.35 years 91.2% (2010 est.)

Population Density•India’s cities are located in southwest and northeast India.

India’s Population Pyramid• In 2050 India is most likely

going to have problems paying for health care because of the high number of elderly people.

• It’s a good prediction that India’s population will most likely surpass the gowth of other nations.

Himalaya Mountains •The Himalaya Mountains create a natural border between India and China.

Sikhism•Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak Dev in the 15th century.