Question

Difference between Pamir and Armenian knot

Answer 1

Answer:

Pamir knot is the junction of 5 mountain knots. These are the himalayas, Altai, Kunlun, Karakoram and the Hindu Kush.Where Armenian knot is a high altitude zone from where mountain ranges like Zagros, pontic, Taurus and Elburton radiate.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The geographical feature of ‘knot’ is witnessed when there is a convergence of many mountain ranges.

Explanation:

1. Pamir Knot is a geographic feature in the Pamir mountains. It is located in the Gomo-Badakh-Shan region in eastern Tajikistan. It is the place of convergence of mountain ranges like Karakoram, Tian Shan, Hindukush, and Kunlun Shan.
2. Armenian Knot is spread over countries like Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Iran. It is the place of convergence of Mountain ranges like Pontic, Taurus, and Elburz.

The Zagros and Elburz Ranges connect both these knots.