Case Study: Physical Boundaries - The Himalayas (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What does the Sanskrit word 'Himalayas' literally mean?
What does the Sanskrit word 'Himalayas' literally mean?
Abode of Snow
What is the maximum elevation reached by the Himalayan mountain range?
What is the maximum elevation reached by the Himalayan mountain range?
8,850 metres
How large is the Aksai Chin region at the centre of the Sino-Indian border dispute?
How large is the Aksai Chin region at the centre of the Sino-Indian border dispute?
37,244 sq km
In which year did the Sino-Indian border tensions escalate into armed conflict?
In which year did the Sino-Indian border tensions escalate into armed conflict?
1962
Which major river system originating from the Himalayas flows through India and Pakistan?
Which major river system originating from the Himalayas flows through India and Pakistan?
Indus
When was the Indus Waters Treaty signed between India and Pakistan?
When was the Indus Waters Treaty signed between India and Pakistan?
1960
Which mountain in Tibet is sacred to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon?
Which mountain in Tibet is sacred to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon?
Mount Kailash
How many languages are spoken across the Himalayan region?
How many languages are spoken across the Himalayan region?
Over 800
What does the word 'Sherpa' mean in Tibetan?
What does the word 'Sherpa' mean in Tibetan?
People of the east
How much ice loss do the Himalayas experience annually as of 2023?
How much ice loss do the Himalayas experience annually as of 2023?
Up to 8 billion tonnes
How many casualties occurred in the 2021 Uttarakhand flash floods in India?
How many casualties occurred in the 2021 Uttarakhand flash floods in India?
200
What percentage does tourism contribute to Nepal's GDP?
What percentage does tourism contribute to Nepal's GDP?
7.9%
What tourism policy does Bhutan follow?
What tourism policy does Bhutan follow?
High value, low impact