24.2 south asia-climate and vegetation

Chapter 24, sec. 1 questions p 550-555

1. Name the largest country in South Asia.2. What is a subcontinent?3. How many people live in India?4. Name the mountain range that serves as the

border between the Indian subcontinent and China.

5. Name the mountains that lie at the west end of the Himalayas.

6. What is an archipelago?7. What is an atoll?

South Asia:Climate and Vegetation

Monsoons

• The monsoons are seasonal winds that change direction.

• The summer monsoon brings in moisture from the Indian Ocean and produces a tremendous amount of rain. The moisture from winter monsoons are largely blocked by the Himalayas.

• The summer monsoon rains can cause flooding and all sorts of hardship.

• Still, though, the monsoon is welcomed because it relieves the heat of June’s heat and the agricultural industry is highly dependent on the rains.

• 80% of India’s rain comes during the monsoon season, which last from June to September.

Cyclones

• Cyclones are hurricanes that happen in this area. They can cause a great deal of damage.