Warm-up
What are some examples of "extreme" weather in America.

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E.Q.
How does the climate affect the lives of of the people of Southern Asia?

Objectives

• Examine the climate of Southern Asia?

Monsoons
Southern Asia has three seasons: dry, hot, and wet. Monsoons are seasonal winds that affect these seasons.

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Example:
A Dry monsoon blows during the dry season across the north of India.

Cyclone:
An "intense tropical storm with high winds and heavy rains." Very similar to hurricanes. Tidal waves often follow.
1999 Cyclone killed 10,000 people and left 15 million homeless.

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Climate Zone
Tropical:
Much of south and central India have a tropical and dry climate. Bangladesh has climate which is wet tropical. What might a difference be?

Dry and Temperate Climates:
Dry climate areas, such as the north of India, ensure that farmers must use irrigation to grow food. Also, many areas are grasslands.

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Highlands
South Asia's norther edge has mountains higher than 16,000 feet. Snow is always there and life can be hard. Places like Nepal and Tibet are included here.

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