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    Asia Physical Geography PW

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    South Asia is defined by the Himalayan mountain range and three major river systems - the Indus, Brahmaputra, and Ganges. These physical features have shaped the region's dense population in the Indo-Gangetic plain and monsoon climate. East Asia contains mountain ranges that isolated China, as well as deserts and plateaus in western China. Major rivers include the Yellow and Yangtze. Southeast Asia consists of mainland and island regions, with volcanic mountains and archipelagos plagued by monsoons and vulnerable to tsunamis caused by tectonic activity.

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    Asia Physical Geography PW

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    South Asia is defined by the Himalayan mountain range and three major river systems - the Indus, Brahmaputra, and Ganges. These physical features have shaped the region's dense population in the Indo-Gangetic plain and monsoon climate. East Asia contains mountain ranges that isolated China, as well as deserts and plateaus in western China. Major rivers include the Yellow and Yangtze. Southeast Asia consists of mainland and island regions, with volcanic mountains and archipelagos plagued by monsoons and vulnerable to tsunamis caused by tectonic activity.

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    South Asia is defined by the Himalayan mountain range and three major river systems - the Indus, Brahmaputra, and Ganges. These physical features have shaped the region's dense population in the Indo-Gangetic plain and monsoon climate. East Asia contains mountain ranges that isolated China, as well as deserts and plateaus in western China. Major rivers include the Yellow and Yangtze. Southeast Asia consists of mainland and island regions, with volcanic mountains and archipelagos plagued by monsoons and vulnerable to tsunamis caused by tectonic activity.

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    Asia Physical Geography PW

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    South Asia is defined by the Himalayan mountain range and three major river systems - the Indus, Brahmaputra, and Ganges. These physical features have shaped the region's dense population in the Indo-Gangetic plain and monsoon climate. East Asia contains mountain ranges that isolated China, as well as deserts and plateaus in western China. Major rivers include the Yellow and Yangtze. Southeast Asia consists of mainland and island regions, with volcanic mountains and archipelagos plagued by monsoons and vulnerable to tsunamis caused by tectonic activity.

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    The passage discusses the major physical geography of Asia, focusing on South, Southeast, and East Asia. It describes the location and impact of key physical features like mountains, rivers, climate patterns, and islands in dividing and shaping the regions.

    Asia is divided into South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia by major mountain ranges like the Himalayas. South Asia is referred to as the Indian subcontinent. East Asia includes countries like China, Japan, and the Koreas while Southeast Asia consists of mainland and island countries.

    The Himalayas and Hindu Kush mountains have kept central Asian tribes from invading India. The Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra rivers originate in the Himalayas and support life across South Asia, with the Ganges being sacred to Hindus. The rivers and Indo-Gangetic plain are where most of India's population lives.

    Asia: Physical Geography

    SSWG5 The student will describe the interaction of


    physical and human systems that have shaped
    contemporary South Asia, Southeastern Asia, and
    Eastern Asia.
    a. Describe the location of major physical features and
    their impact on the regions of Asia.
    Dividing the Region
    South Asia (Indian Peninsula)
    – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, etc.
    East Asia
    – China, Taiwan, Japan, North and South
    Korea
    Southeast Asia
    – Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, etc.
    South Asia
    Subcontinent-South Asia is separated
    from the rest of Asia by mountain
    ranges-like a continent, only smaller
    Surrounded by 3 bodies of water-
    Arabia Sea, Indian Ocean and the Bay
    of Bengal
    75% of the landmass in the country of
    India
    South Asia: Mountains
    The Himalayas
    – Formed 60 million years ago-1,500 miles
    long
    – Mount Everest-world’s highest peak-29,028
    feet high
    – Rooftop of the world
    Hindu Kush
    – Kept central Asian tribes from invading
    India
    South Asia: Rivers
    3 great river systems begin in the
    Himalayas
    – Indus-flows mostly through Pakistan and
    empties into the Arabia Sea
    – Brahmaputra and Ganges-flow east into the
    Bay of Bengal
    Rivers support life in the region
    Ganges River is sacred for Hindus
    The Indo-Gangetic Plain is the most
    heavily populated part of South Asia
    – 3/5 of India’s population
    Home to the world’s 14 highest peaks including Mount
    Everest!!
    South Asia: Climate
    Half of the world’s climate zones are found in
    South Asia
    Monsoons
    – October-February, dry winds blow across South
    Asia from the northeast
    – June-September, the winds blow in from the
    southwest bringing moist ocean air and heavy
    rainfall
    Monsoons are both devastating and beneficial
    to life in South Asia
    East Asia: Mountains, Plateaus, &
    Deserts
    Mountains kept China isolated from
    other parts of Asia
    – Himalayas, Altai and Kunlun Mountains
    Plateaus, basins and deserts in western
    China make the area sparsely populated
    Gobi Desert
    – One of the largest in the world
    – Larger than Texas and California combined
    East Asia
    Major Rivers of China
    – Huang He (Yellow River)
    Called the Yellow River because of its yellow silt
    Also called “china’s sorrow” because of the
    terrible floods it has caused
    – Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)
    Longest river in all of Asia
    Serves as a major trade route
    Also floods causing a lot of damage
    East Asia
    Islands and Peninsulas:
    Korean Peninsula contains the countries
    of North and South Korea
    Japan is an island nation on an
    archipelago
    – Many volcanoes and experiences
    earthquakes
    Southeast Asia
    Southeast Asia consists of 2 parts:
    – Mainland: Indochinese and Malay Peninsulas
    – Islands (archipelagos)
    Many of Southeast Asia’s mountains are
    of volcanic origin.
    – Part of the Ring of Fire
    The region is also plagued by monsoons
    Archipelagoes
    Indonesia: 13,000 Philippines: 7,100
    islands islands
    Tsunamis
    Nations in East Asia and Southeast Asia
    experience the effects of tsunamis
    Earthquakes and other tectonic
    movement can cause huge waves called
    tsunami
    Tsunami waves can travel at hundreds
    of miles an hour and rise up to 100 feet
    or more in height

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