| A | B |
| Asia | sunrise |
| India | birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism |
| subcontinent | large landmass that's part of a continent |
| atoll | circular-shaped island made of coral |
| delta | a soil deposit at the mouth of a river |
| lagoon | shallow body of water in the center of atolls |
| monsoon | seasonal winds that blow steadily from the same direction for several months at a time, but change direction at other times of the year |
| cyclone | intense tropical storm with high winds and heavy rains |