1. I- Think Charts and Graphs Activity
Subcontinent Content
I- Think Charts and Graphs Activity

2. Physical Characteristics
Tropical climate for much of subcontinent
Monsoons, droughts, floods are all natural hazards in this area
Himalayas in the northern part of subcontinent
Highlands along the coastal region and interior
Peninsula- Surrounded by water on 3 sides
Only good farmland in specific areas of the subcontinent
Subcontinent includes an archipelago and island
India consumes about ¾ of total land area

3. Human Characteristics
Most people in India are Hindu
Most areas of the subcontinent have to prepare for seasonal flooding, droughts, or severe storms
India has the largest population by far
Maldives has the lowest population but has the highest literacy rate (assumption: education is better in Maldives)
Most people in Pakistan are Muslim

4. Problems/Predictions/Conclusions
Education is important to the island nations of the Indian Subcontinent
Only about half or less than half the population can read or is educated in most of the Indian Subcontinent
India is overpopulated- may not have enough resources for it’s people
Much of India is in poverty due to high population and lack of resources
There may be conflict between India and Pakistan since they have high religious majorities that are different
India is tolerant of different religions
There may be conflict in the northwestern areas of the Indian Subcontinent since China and Pakistan occupy these areas of India.

5. What are some positive and negative impacts of India having a high population density?