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Physical Features Chapter 24 section 1 South Asia Physical Features Chapter 24 section 1

Subcontinent Referred as the Indian Subcontinent 1/5 of world’s pop ½ size of USA

Himalayas

Himalayas Highest mountain chain in the world Formed 50 million years ago Stretch 1,500 miles long Over 24 peaks above 24,000

Mount Everest Tallest mountain in the World 29,035 ft.

Other Mountains Karakoram Mountain Range Hindu Kush Fighting over access to Khyber Pass Eastern and Western Ghats K2, 2nd highest mountain in the World

Rivers Three great river systems: Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra All 3 originate from Himalayas Create Indo-Gangetic plain

Indo-Gangetic Plain Brings rich soil, alluvial soil, creating alluvial plain Has the most fertile soil in the world Home to major cities and 3/5 of India’s pop

Thar Desert AKA: Great Indian Desert One of world’s most arid regions

Maldives Archipelago: island group, more than 1200 islands Stretches 500 miles Tops of submerged volcanoes, surrounded by reef called atoll Only 115 sq miles Only 200 islands inhabited

Resources Read pg. 554-555 What mineral resources have led to the development of industries in India? What does this area get from the oceans? What “green” types of energy is this region working on? What types of timber is produced in this region? What problem is associated with the timber industry? Besides energy, what has India used their uranium deposits for? Why is mica important to India and the world?