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South Asia 1
South Asia Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alluvial plain | soils deposited by streams or rivers creating plains with fertile soil |
| archipelago | group of islands |
| estuary | broad mouth of a river where it meets an inlet of the sea |
| atoll | ring shaped coral islands linked by coral reefs |
| Hinduism | majority religion of India |
| monsoon | seasonal winds that bring rain during summer months |
| subcontinent | large landmass smaller than a continent |
| Himalaya Mountains | large mountain chain between India and China |
| Ganges River | believed to be a goddess |
| cyclone | storm similar to a hurricane with strong winds and heavy rain |
| storm surge | waters washed ashore by large storms |