ATLAS of South Asia

Identify physical and human factors that constitute the South Asia culture region. Explain how "LAME COWS" influence the distribution of climate regions in South Asia Describe the interaction between humans and the physical environment in South Asia caused by monsoons

What keeps rain from reaching the Deccan Plateau?

What created the Himalaya Mountains?

Why is the Northern Indian Plain heavily populated?

What are the three great rivers of India?

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Political Map

Physical Map

Religions of South Asia

South Asia - Monsoons

Droughts

(little farming possible without water)

Flooding Rains

(destroys property and can kill many people and animals)