Karakoram mountains Flashcards
1
Q
What does Karakoram mean?
A
Black Gravel
2
Q
Where is Karakoram located?
A
North of Indus river from Hunza to Shyok
3
Q
Which directions do the Karakorum run at?
A
East to west
4
Q
What is the average height of Karakoram?
A
6,000 meters
5
Q
What is special abt Karakoram
A
It has K2 which is 8611 meters long and the 2nd highest peak in the world.
6
Q
What kind of Landscapes does Karakoram have?
A
deep narrow valleys, vertically sharp cliffs
7
Q
Which passes provide way to China from where?
A
Karakoram pass and the Khunjrab pass through slik road/Karakoram high way
8
Q
Which rivers provide drainage here?
A
River Hunza, River Gilgit and River Karakoram
9
Q
Glaciers in Karakoram range?
A
Siachin, Hispar, Baifo, Baltoro and
Batura
