Geo Pg.96 Flashcards
What are the mountains called that continue along India’s borders with Myanmar?
The mountains are called the Purvanchal or Eastern Hills.
What is the average elevation of the Purvanchal or Eastern Hills?
The average elevation is less than 3,000 m.
What are the names of the hills in the Purvanchal range?
The hills are called Patkai Bum, Naga Hills, Lushai, and Mizo Hills.
What are the names of the hills in Meghalaya?
The hills are called Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia Hills.
What natural phenomenon do the Purvanchal hills confront?
They confront the monsoon winds rising from the Bay of Bengal.
Where are the Karakoram Mountains located?
The Karakoram Mountains are located in Ladakh, north of the Himalayas.
From where does the Karakoram Range extend?
The Karakoram Range extends from the Pamir Plateau in the north.
What is the world’s second highest peak located in the Karakoram Range?
The world’s second highest peak is K2, which stands at 8,611 m.
Which peak is higher than K2?
Mount Everest is higher than K2.
What features does the Karakoram Mountain Range have?
The range has many lofty peaks, large snowfields, and glaciers such as the Siachen Glacier.
