difference between Himalayan and northern plain
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● The Northern Plain
=>> The northern plain of India is formed by three river systems, viz. the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra; along with their tributaries. This plain is composed of alluvial soil which has been deposited over millions of years. The total area of the northern plain is about 7 lakh square kilometer. It is about 2400 km long and about 240 to 320 km broad.
● Himalayan Rivers
=>> The three most important Himalayan Rivers are Ganga, Indus, and the Brahmaputra. These are actually river systems as they are joined in their journey by many tributaries. These rivers are perennial rivers as they are not dependent upon rainfall to feed them. They originate in the Himalayas as a result of melting of ice and glaciers. All these rivers and their tributaries produce large plain areas and are deep enough to be navigable. In the start of their journey, these Himalayan Rivers also prove to be great sources of hydroelectricity. Falling from great heights, these rivers have great flow and velocity of water causing erosion of land forms in their way.
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● The Northern Plain
=>> The northern plain of India is formed by three river systems, viz. the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra; along with their tributaries. This plain is composed of alluvial soil which has been deposited over millions of years. The total area of the northern plain is about 7 lakh square kilometer. It is about 2400 km long and about 240 to 320 km broad.
● Himalayan Rivers
=>> The three most important Himalayan Rivers are Ganga, Indus, and the Brahmaputra. These are actually river systems as they are joined in their journey by many tributaries. These rivers are perennial rivers as they are not dependent upon rainfall to feed them. They originate in the Himalayas as a result of melting of ice and glaciers. All these rivers and their tributaries produce large plain areas and are deep enough to be navigable. In the start of their journey, these Himalayan Rivers also prove to be great sources of hydroelectricity. Falling from great heights, these rivers have great flow and velocity of water causing erosion of land forms in their way.
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Explanation:
HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINS
- Formed due to the collision of Indo-Australian plate with a much larger Eurasian plate
- Its width stretches from 400 km to 150 km.
- It is not a populated physio graphic division and is well know for its hill station.
- it has three Himalayan ranges:-
- Himadri
- Himachal
- Shivalik
5. it consists of various rocks (depends on range). for ex:- the greater Himalayas consists of granite, lesser Himalaya- compressed and altered rocks, and the outer most range of unconsolidated sediments.
NORTHERN PLAINS
- It is an interplay of Ganga, Brahmaputra an Indus
- it stretches over an area of 2400 km
- it is the most populated physio graphic division due to its soil fertility, adequate water, flat relief etc.
- it can be divided into :-
- Punjab plains
- Ganga plains
- Assam plains
5. it is formed out of alluvial soil.
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