Potwar Plateau And Salt Range Flashcards
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Location of potwar
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South of Islamabad between Indus River and Jhelum river - foothills of Himalayas
2
Q
Drainage of potwar
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Soan river forms gullies and alluviam plains
Indus and Jhelum rivers
3
Q
Topography of potwar
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Badland topography Mineralised Undulating land Extensive flat area Ridges Residual hills Ravines Troughs Depressions Dissected land by water erosion Good rain Faulted land Resistant and non resistant rock causes diff land forms
4
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Topography of salt range
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Badly faulted
Eroded by rivers
Rich minerals
5
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Location of salt range
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Covers Jhelum, Mianwali and kalabagh
Famous for salt mines at khewra
Parallel ranges 750-900m
Sakesar highest at 1527 m
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Economy and life
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- Well developed region especially Islamabad, rawalpindi, chakwal and jhelum
- Rich in minerals like limestone, gypsum, rock salt, coal, oil, marble, dolomite, clay and soapstone - cement, ceramic, fertiliser industries
- Oil and gas fields and oil refineries
- Baarani farming - farming/vegetation that depends on rain (wheat, maize, barley, gram)
- Metalled roads, well connected which means market accessibility, good transport and communication with trade Centers etc
- Tourism bc of scenic beauty of lakes liek kallar kahar, khabeki also Salt mine is really popular
