Question

d) Evaluate the extent to which the natural topography of Pakistan limits human activity and
economic development in the north of the country. Give reasons to support your judgement and
refer to examples you have studied. You should consider different points of view in your
answer.​

Answer 1

natural topography is capped with snow and limits the human activities.

Explanation:

• The topography of Pakistan has most of the highest range of mountains such as Himalaya and the Hindu Kush.
• Most of these peaks are in the northern regions of Pakistan.
• It has attractive sites and views and attracts the tourists and scientists toward itself.
• Himalaya is always covered with snow and it limits human activities such as cattle grazing, cultivation, or infrastructure development.

Answer 2

Answer:Natural topography of Pakistan

Explanation:

The topography of Pakistan consists of the Himalayan range and the Hindu Kush range which are located in the Northern region of Pakistan. Himalayan being in the North has it's harsh climatic factors (i.e. snow/cold climatic conditions) preventing human activities and development in the North of the country. Due to this cattle grazing and other human activities are impossible. Other than that, there is a issue of transportation as well as a constant risk of an avalanche and flood. Being a high mountainous area there is a constant risk of flood during the snow melting process so irrigation is difficult where as the steep, rocky area prevents transportation. Also the risk on an avalanche is high due to being covered with snow.