Question 1

What is the rain-shadow effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  the area of high rainfall found on the windward (windy) side of a mountain range 
B)  the area of low rainfall found on the windward (windy) side of a mountain range 
C)  the area of high rainfall found on the leeward (downwind) side of a mountain range 
D)  the area of low rainfall found on the leeward (downwind) side of a mountain range 
E)  the snow-capped peak of a mountain, where the temperatures are too cold for rain to fall 
A)  the area of high rainfall found on the windward (windy) side of a mountain range 
B)  the area of low rainfall found on the windward (windy) side of a mountain range 
C)  the area of high rainfall found on the leeward (downwind) side of a mountain range 
D)  the area of low rainfall found on the leeward (downwind) side of a mountain range 
E)  the snow-capped peak of a mountain, where the temperatures are too cold for rain to fall

Question 2

Write an essay in which you examine and explain the nature and extent of poverty in South Asia,as well as the region's level of economic development,including which sectors are strong,which are weak,and what overall growth trends have been.

Accepted Answer

Poverty is extensive in the region,but i

Question 3

What are the sources of ethnic violence in Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

A)  religious and linguistic differences 
B)  linguistic and economic differences 
C)  territorialism 
D)  political and economic differences 
E)  economic and religious differences 
A)  religious and linguistic differences 
B)  linguistic and economic differences 
C)  territorialism 
D)  political and economic differences 
E)  economic and religious differences

Question 4

Only about 35 percent of people in South Asia live in cities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Brahmins are at the bottom of the Hindu caste (varna)system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe and analyze the reasons for high population growth in South Asia.Include an examination of family planning in your discussion.

Accepted Answer

The primary cause of high population gro

Question 7

Urbanization is increasing in South Asia due to changes in the economics of agriculture within the region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Historically,the unity of South Asia has been based on religious attributes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Siddhartha Gautama,the Buddha,was born into a wealthy family in northern India.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are the causes of deforestation in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

A)  to make room for agriculture 
B)  urban expansion 
C)  industrial expansion 
D)  commercial logging 
E)  All of the choices are correct 
A)  to make room for agriculture 
B)  urban expansion 
C)  industrial expansion 
D)  commercial logging 
E)  All of the choices are correct

Question 11

Islam dominates in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Despite widespread poverty in the country of India,there is a large and growing middle class,as well as a small but wealthy upper class; approximately how many Indians are able to purchase modern consumer goods such as televisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 million 
B)  100 million 
C)  250 million 
D)  600 million 
E)  450 million 
A)  50 million 
B)  100 million 
C)  250 million 
D)  600 million 
E)  450 million

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a problem facing Kolkata (Calcutta),India?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electrical power is inadequate. 
B)  Many streets are routinely flooded during the wet season. 
C)  The economic base is declining. 
D)  A mixed Hindu-Muslim population generates ethnic tension. 
E)  It has poor quality educational institutions. 
A)  Electrical power is inadequate. 
B)  Many streets are routinely flooded during the wet season. 
C)  The economic base is declining. 
D)  A mixed Hindu-Muslim population generates ethnic tension. 
E)  It has poor quality educational institutions.

Question 14

In an essay discuss the significant environmental issues facing South Asia.

Accepted Answer

Bangladesh's precarious situation,prone

Question 15

Where do the Himalayan Mountains lie,relative to the region of South Asia?

Accepted Answer

A)  east of South Asia 
B)  north of South Asia 
C)  west of South Asia 
D)  south of South Asia 
E)  in the center of South Asia 
A)  east of South Asia 
B)  north of South Asia 
C)  west of South Asia 
D)  south of South Asia 
E)  in the center of South Asia

What is the rain-shadow effect?

Write an essay in which you examine and explain the nature and extent of poverty in South Asia,as well as the region's level of economic development,including which sectors are strong,which are weak,and what overall growth trends have been.

What are the sources of ethnic violence in Sri Lanka?

Only about 35 percent of people in South Asia live in cities.

Brahmins are at the bottom of the Hindu caste (varna)system.

Describe and analyze the reasons for high population growth in South Asia.Include an examination of family planning in your discussion.

Urbanization is increasing in South Asia due to changes in the economics of agriculture within the region.

Historically,the unity of South Asia has been based on religious attributes.

Siddhartha Gautama,the Buddha,was born into a wealthy family in northern India.

What are the causes of deforestation in South Asia?

Islam dominates in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Despite widespread poverty in the country of India,there is a large and growing middle class,as well as a small but wealthy upper class; approximately how many Indians are able to purchase modern consumer goods such as televisions?

Which of the following is NOT a problem facing Kolkata (Calcutta),India?

In an essay discuss the significant environmental issues facing South Asia.

Where do the Himalayan Mountains lie,relative to the region of South Asia?

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Exam 12: South Asia

What is the rain-shadow effect?

Write an essay in which you examine and explain the nature and extent of poverty in South Asia,as well as the region's level of economic development,including which sectors are strong,which are weak,and what overall growth trends have been.

What are the sources of ethnic violence in Sri Lanka?

Only about 35 percent of people in South Asia live in cities.

Brahmins are at the bottom of the Hindu caste (varna)system.

Describe and analyze the reasons for high population growth in South Asia.Include an examination of family planning in your discussion.

Urbanization is increasing in South Asia due to changes in the economics of agriculture within the region.

Historically,the unity of South Asia has been based on religious attributes.

Siddhartha Gautama,the Buddha,was born into a wealthy family in northern India.

What are the causes of deforestation in South Asia?

Islam dominates in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Despite widespread poverty in the country of India,there is a large and growing middle class,as well as a small but wealthy upper class; approximately how many Indians are able to purchase modern consumer goods such as televisions?

Which of the following is NOT a problem facing Kolkata (Calcutta),India?

In an essay discuss the significant environmental issues facing South Asia.

Where do the Himalayan Mountains lie,relative to the region of South Asia?

Concepts of World Geography

Changing Global Environment

North America

Latin America

The Caribbean

Sub-Saharan Africa

Southwest Asia and North Africa

Europe

The Russian Domain

Central Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Australia and Oceania

Filters