| A | B |
|---|
| monsoons | seasonal winds that change direction and bring wet or drier conditions to S. Asia |
| Ganges | most important river in India |
| Sri Lanka | Island nation off the South coast of India |
| Peninsula | a landmass that is bordered on three sides by water |
| Subcontinent | A large landmass that is part of a continent. |
| Himalayas | Tallest mountain peaks on earth formed when two plates colllided |
| India | largest nation in South Asia |
| alluvial | fertile plains created by soils deposits left by rivers. |
| Cash crop | crop that is grown to be sold for money at the markets. |
| Arabian Sea | large body of water that lies to the West of S. Asia |
| Indus | river that flows westward from the Himalayas to Pakistan |
| Tea | major cash crop of India |
