Question

3. Answer the following questions, 1. Define these terms: (a) Glacier (b) Terrace farm 2. Why is it difficult to live on Greater Himalayas? 3. Write two importance of northern mountains. 4. Name some pilgrim towns located in the Himalayas,​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

ANS.1

Glacier- River of Ice

Terrace farm- Farming done in hilly regions just like stairs so that the water would not spoil

the crops.

ANS.2

It is difficult to live on Himalayas because we cannot live in much cold places. And there some chances to die.

ANS.3

Tibetan Himalayas and Shivalliks.

ANS.4

Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Kailash etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

Glacier glacier is a large, perennial accumulation of crystalline ice, snow, rock, sediment, and often liquid water that originates on land and moves down slope under the influence of its own weight and gravity.

Terrace farm-- n agriculture, a terrace is a piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for the purposes of more effective farming. This type of landscaping is therefore called terracing.

Answer2. Human settlements in the Himalayas have also been highly influenced by topography and economic patterns. But climatic conditions remain the most important factor since extreme climate in the Himalayan region has always imposed restrictions on the living conditions and also restricted communication and movement.

Answer 3.

The importance of Northern mountains in India are given below : It is the most prominent source for Glacial rivers – enough rainfall and vast snow-fields in these mountains are the source of perennial rivers. ... Effective Barriers – The northern mountains have always acted as an efficient barrier for the enemy.

Answer 4

1.Kailash Mansarovar Yatra : Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a religious pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake which is visited by thousands of tourists every year. ...

2.Amarnath Yatra : ...

3.Char Dham Yatra : ...

4.Vaishno Devi Yatra : ...

5.Muktinath Temple :