Differentiate between:
(iv) Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
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Answer:
The eastern ghats run parallel to the eastern coastal plains of India. Unlike the western ghats, they are discontinuous in nature and is dissected by the rivers that drain into the Bay of Bengal. It must be noted that the eastern ghats are lower in elevation than the western ghats.
- Western Ghats:
>> They are higher in altitude, the highest peak being Anaimudi.
>> They rise sharply from the west coast and lie closely to the coast.
>> They are a continuous range.
>> They are the sources of the Deccan rivers.
- Eastern Ghats:
>> They are lower in altitude than the Western Ghats. The highest peak is Mahendra Giri.
>> They rise gently from the coast and are located far from the coast.
>> They are often dissected by east-flowing rivers. Hence, the range is discontinuous.
>> The rivers have dissected the mountains to cut out wide plains.
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