Physical Geography of South Asia
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Physical
Geography of
South Asia
Subcontinent:
•
A large landmass that is smaller than a
continent
Archipelago:
•
An island group
Example: The Maldives,
consists of more than 1,200
small islands
Atoll:
An island consisting of the low-lying
top of a submerged volcano
surrounded by coral reefs and/or
shallow reefs
Example: The islands of the Maldives
Monsoons:
•
Seasonal winds
From June through September, monsoon
winds bring heavy rainfall
Cyclone:
•
A violent storm with fierce
winds and heavy rain
Severe cyclones can cause
major damage and death
Storm Surge:
•
High water levels brought by a
cyclone that swamps low-lying areas
Estuary:
•
A broadened end of a
river where the river’s
currents meet the ocean
tide
Discover the diverse geography of South Asia, from subcontinents to archipelagos and atolls, experiencing monsoons, cyclones, storm surges, and estuaries. Explore the unique features and natural phenomena that shape this region.
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Physical Geography of South Asia
Subcontinent: A large landmass that is smaller than a continent
Archipelago: An island group Example: The Maldives, consists of more than 1,200 small islands
Atoll: An island consisting of the low-lying top of a submerged volcano surrounded by coral reefs and/or shallow reefs Example: The islands of the Maldives
Monsoons: Seasonal winds From June through September, monsoon winds bring heavy rainfall
Cyclone: A violent storm with fierce winds and heavy rain Severe cyclones can cause major damage and death
Storm Surge: High water levels brought by a cyclone that swamps low-lying areas
Estuary: A broadened end of a river where the river s currents meet the ocean tide
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