Question 1

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The region of South Asia is sometimes called the Subcontinent.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true as South Asia is commonly referred to as "the Subcontinent."

Question 2

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The Sikh religion dominates in India.

Accepted Answer

Hindu

Question 3

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Wind is the defining feature of a monsoon.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Wind is the defining feature of a monsoon, specifically the seasonal reversal of winds that brings heavy rainfall to certain regions.

Question 4

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Sikhism is a blend of Hinduism and Islam.

Accepted Answer

Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that was founded in the Punjab region of India in the 15th century. It is not a blend of Hinduism and Islam.

Question 5

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Sri Lanka is an island.

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka is indeed an island nation located in the Indian Ocean.

Question 6

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -South Asia's monsoons bring flooding in the winter.

Accepted Answer

summer

Question 7

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -There are approximately 400 million Muslims in South Asia.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. There are approximately 400 million Muslims in South Asia.

Question 8

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -A river is needed for orographic precipitation to occur.

Accepted Answer

A mountain

Question 9

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The Hindu religion considers tigers to be sacred.

Accepted Answer

cows

Question 10

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The Islamic religion dominates in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Accepted Answer

The Islamic religion is the predominant religion in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Question 11

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Brahmans are at the bottom of the Hindu caste (varna)system.

Accepted Answer

top

Question 12

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The longest river in South Asia is the Indus.

Accepted Answer

The Indus is indeed the longest river in South Asia.

Question 13

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Pakistan's population is concentrated on the border with India.

Accepted Answer

along the Indus River

Question 14

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Only about 28 percent of people in South Asia live in cities.

Accepted Answer

As of the latest data, approximately 28 percent of the population in South Asia resides in urban areas or cities.

Question 15

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -South Asia could soon surpass East Asia to become the world's most populous region.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true as South Asia is projected to surpass East Asia in population by 2030 according to United Nations estimates.

Question 16

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -India has the largest population in South Asia.

Accepted Answer

India does have the largest population in South Asia.

Question 17

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The rain-shadow effect is the area of low rainfall found on the leeward (downwind)side of a mountain range.

Accepted Answer

The rain-shadow effect indeed refers to the area of low rainfall found on the leeward side of a mountain range.

Question 18

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Urbanization is increasing in South Asia because of changes in the economics of agriculture.

Accepted Answer

Urbanization is indeed increasing in South Asia due to changes in the economics of agriculture as well as other factors such as industrialization and population growth.

Question 19

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The climatic factor that dominates South Asia is the tornado.

Accepted Answer

monsoon

Question 20

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Mumbai is the oldest city in South Asia.

Accepted Answer

largest

Quiz 12: South Asia