Social Studies World eography Unit 10: South Asia 2012 2013
1 An earthquake takes place in which sphere? A atmosphere B lithosphere biosphere D hydrosphere 2 Which physical process is most responsible for the geographic formations in the northern Indian subcontinent? hydrologic cycle tectonic forces H weathering deposition 5 Use the list and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. 1. Reincarnation 2. Siddhartha autama 3. ive Pillars 4. our Noble Truths 5. Eightfold Path 6. Muhammad Which of the above are characteristics of Buddhism? A 1, 2, 4, 5 B 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 5 D 1, 2, 4, 6 3 Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India? A Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall, while winter monsoons bring dry weather. B Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all seasons in India. Winter monsoons bring heavy rainfall, while summer monsoons are fairly dry. D Monsoons only affect the coastal regions of the Indian subcontinent. 4 ounded in the 15th century by uru Nanak Dev, which religion of India believes in one god and reincarnation? Islam Buddhism H ainism Sikhism Page 2
6 Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. How did geography contribute to the placement of India's northern border? North of the border is too cold to easily support life. The anges River is a natural boundary between India and hina. H Nepal contains few resources of interest to India or hina. The mountains form a natural boundary between India and other countries. 7 Which of the following makes Nepal and Bhutan different from other South Asian countries? 8 Based on Hindu beliefs, which cultural practice of India is still followed by many despite being outlawed in 1947? A They are monarchies. B They are primarily ain. caste system reincarnation They are landlocked. H holy wars D They are both islands. arranged marriages Page 3
9 Use the presentation slides and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Which title BEST fits for these presentation slides? A New Designs of Indian Architecture B hanging ultural Institutions of South Asia limate hanges Due to Human Interactions D ultural hanges Due to the Physical Environment 10 Why is the region of Kashmir a source of conflict among nations of South Asia? It is the only region dominated by Sikhs. It is an extremely poor region that often faces natural disasters. H Its people are predominantly Islamic, though controlled by India. Its people are predominantly Hindu, surrounded by an Islamic nation. 11 All of the following are environmental consequences of India's rapid population growth EXEPT A polluted air B deforestation unsanitary water D monsoon flooding Page 4
Use the table and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following two questions. ountry Arable Land Imports Exports (percentage) Bangladesh 73% $8.1 billion $5.9 billion India 56% $60.8 billion $43.1 billion Maldives 10% $372 million $88 million Nepal 17% $1.2 billion $485 million Pakistan 27% $9.6 billion $8.6 billion Sri Lanka 14% $6.1 billion $5.2 billion 12 Which country above has the LEAST favorable balance of trade? Bangladesh India H Nepal Pakistan 13 Using the table above, which country likely has to import the MOST food products? A India B Maldives Pakistan D Sri Lanka Page 5
Use the table and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Population of India (in millions) Year Under 15 15 64 65+ Total 2000 361 604 45 1010 2005 368 673 51 1093 2010 370 747 58 1175 2015 372 819 65 1256 (projected) 2020 (projected) 373 882 76 1331 14 Which prediction about India's population can be inferred from the data? Life expectancy will be steadily declining. The population will be steadily increasing. H Older people will begin to outnumber younger people. India will begin to experience a zero growth rate. 15 The anges has been considered a sacred river in Hinduism for thousands of years. Millions of Hindus perform religious rituals, such as purification rites and the disposal of the deceased, in the river. How have these long practiced rituals affected the river today? A The level of the river has dropped due to considerable use. B The river has become one of the most polluted in the world. Since it is sacred, it is one of the cleanest rivers in the world. D The course of the river has been altered to feed into temples. Page 6
16 Use the picture and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. These houses in a flood prone area of Bangladesh BEST represent the geographic concept of cultural identity modification of the environment H cultural diffusion adaptation to the environment Page 7
17 Use the charts and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions. (per 1000 people, national average) (per 1000 births, under age 1, national average) Which of the following statements is correct, based on the charts? A The population of India will increase because the birth rate is decreasing faster than the infant mortality rate. B The population of India will decrease because both the infant mortality rate and the birth rate are decreasing. Infant mortality rates are decreasing at the same rate as the birth rate. D Although the birth rate is declining, the number of children surviving their first birthday is increasing at a higher rate. Page 8
18 Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions. You can infer from the map that most large cities are located in southwest and northeast India central and northeast India H northwest and southeast India eastern and northwestern India 19 Why would geography cause the Deccan Plateau to have a lower population density than other regions of India? A Most of the area has rugged landforms making access difficult. B Most of the area has high mountains and a very arid climate. Most of the area is flooded by monsoon rains much of each year. D Most of the area is composed of river deltas and jungles. Page 9
20 Use the table and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Source: Handbook of Statistical Indicators on Indian Women, 2007 You can infer from the table that More males are born in India than females. The literacy gap has been closing since 1951. H oreign influence is helping the literacy gap. The education of women in India is improving. 21 Use the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. onsidering the potential of bamboo and rattan for socio economic development, especially in rural areas, there is an immediate need to carry out their massive plantations in forests, farms and vacant community lands. It is also necessary to boost research and development activities for genetic improvement in bamboo and rattans, development of efficient methods for mass production of superior quality planting stock, and conservation of the genetic resources. Since a limited number of species produce most of the products, basic research should be directed towards minor but potentially useful species..k. Rawat, The Status of Bamboo and Rattan in India, 1999 The actions recommended by Rawat would likely lead to A the increased use of forest timber for rural housing B the increased use of coal and oil for heating and energy the increased use of a renewable resource for sustainable development D the increased use of a non renewable resource that threatens the environment Page 10
22 Use the charts and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Which issue will a growing number of Indians likely face in the next forty years? having to provide for a growing number of children having to plan for health care and income in old age H having a stable workforce to keep the economy prosperous having political instability caused by large population growth Page 11
23 Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Which of the following BEST explains why these areas flood? A High tides along the coast of the Indian Ocean often meet waters flowing from inland valleys causing the build up of excess waters in the river systems. B India's growing population has led to the need to build huge dams along these rivers, which has led to the flooding of thousands of acres of land. Tectonic forces in the Indian subcontinent cause upheavals of land which changes the course of rivers over time, causing flooding. D They are located along major river systems where silting has created low lying areas that flood easily during spring snowmelt and monsoon rains. Page 12
24 Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Natural Resources of India What evidence from the map best explains the slow economic development of India during the 20th century? Lack of natural resources in much of the country has resulted in few employment opportunities. Location of natural resources dictated where population centers developed. H Natural resources caused widespread health problems throughout the region. The sparse distribution of natural resources kept people from agricultural endeavors. Page 13 STOP
Test Key Social Studies World eography Unit 10: South Asia 2012-2013 ## Item # orrect Answer Primary SE Secondary SE Obj/at 1 SW1103850D B WS.3() 2 SW1099015D WS.4(B) 3 SW1099019D A WS.4(A) 4 SW1099349D WS.17(B) eography 3 5 SW1099345D A WS.17(B) eography 3 6 S0W22438S WS.13(A) [P] WS.21() [P] 7 SW1099341D WS.13(A) [P] 8 SW1099339D WS.17(A) eography 3 9 S0W22435S D WS.8(B) WS.22(B) 10 SW1099334D H WS.17(A) eography 3 11 SW1099043D D WS.8(B) 12 SW1099033D WS.5(B) 13 SW1099035D B WS.5(B) 14 SW1099291D WS.7(A) 15 S0W022639S B WS.2(A) eography 1 16 SW022434S WS.8(A) WS.21(A) [P] 17 SW22430S D WS.7() 18 SW1099037D WS.7(A) WS.21() [P] 19 S0W021626cs A WS.5(A) 20 SW022163S WS.17(A) WS.22(B) eography 1 21 S0W022641S WS.8()
22 S0W22429S WS.7(A) 23 SW022158S D WS.3(B) WS.21() [P] 24 S0W022622S WS.8(B)