Upon successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • describe the physical geography of South Asia, including processes associated with natural hazards and groundwater resources;
  • describe the patterns of human settlement in South Asia and the challenges associated with rapid population growth and urbanization;
  • explain how Britain's colonization of South Asia affected the evolution of the region's borders;
  • explain why Buddhism and Hinduism are tied to South Asia and how these religious ties have affected it; and
  • identify the reasons for ethnic and religious conflict in South Asia and barriers that have impeded economic development.
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