Geo Pg 100 And 101 Flashcards
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Where are the Coastal Plains located in India, and what do they border?
Coastal Plains are located along the margins of the Deccan Plateau, bordering both the western and eastern coasts of India.
How does the width of the Western Coastal Plain vary across regions?
The Western Coastal Plain is narrow, except in Gujarat where it becomes wider.
What are the two primary sections of the Western Coastal Plain?
The northern part is called the Konkan Coast (in Maharashtra and Karnataka), while the southern part is known as the Malabar Coast (in Kerala).
How wide is the coastal plain in Kerala, and what natural features are found here?
In Kerala, the coastal plain has a width of about 100 km, and it features many lagoons and backwaters along its coastline.
Which states are known for their beautiful beaches on the Western Coastal Plain?
Goa, Kerala, and Maharashtra are famous for their beautiful beaches along the Western Coastal Plain.
How does the Eastern Coastal Plain compare in width to the Western Coastal Plain?
The Eastern Coastal Plain is broader and more continuous than the Western Coastal Plain.
What are the two main regions of the Eastern Coastal Plain?
The southern part is called the Coromandel Coast (along Tamil Nadu), and the northern part is called the Northern Circars (along Andhra Pradesh and Odisha).
What are the major river deltas formed along the Eastern Coastal Plain?
The Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri Rivers have formed large, fertile deltas along the Eastern Coastal Plain.
What is the Sundarbans, and why is it significant?
The Sundarbans is a tidal forest in the Ganga Delta in West Bengal, rich in mangrove trees. It is famous for its biodiversity, especially its population of Royal Bengal tigers, crocodiles, gharials, and olive ridley turtles
Where is the Thar Desert located, and what geographical feature is it near?
The Thar Desert is located in Rajasthan, to the west of the Aravalli Range, and is a region characterized by inland drainage.
What kind of streams are found in the Thar Desert, and how do they behave?
The Thar Desert has short ephemeral streams that appear during the rains and disappear in the sand shortly after.
Which topo sheet can be referred to for these ephemeral streams in the Thar Desert?
The topo sheet G43S7 can be referred to for mapping such ephemeral streams.
What are the types of landscapes found in the Thar Desert?
The Thar Desert is covered with rocky surfaces and sand dunes, which are vast tracts of moving sand that come in various shapes and sizes.
What is the largest salt lake in the Thar Desert, and where is it located?
The Sambhar Lake is the largest salt lake in the Thar Desert, located in Rajasthan.
What is the only river in the Thar Desert, and where does it drain?
The Luni River is the only river in the Thar Desert, and it drains into the Kachchh area.
What are the two primary types of islands found in India?
The two major island groups in India are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on the Bay of Bengal, and the other one is the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea.
How many islands make up the Lakshadweep Islands, and what type of islands are they?
