Question

Difine the following terms (a) Himadri (b)Himachal (c)Shiwalok

Answer 1

Answer:

1) Feature of Himadri are:-

A) Northern most range of Himalayas.

B) It consists of granite.

C) Many glaciers descend from Himadri.

D) The average range of Himadri’s is 6,000m.

2) Features of Himachal:-

A) Ranges mainly composed of highly composed and altered rocks.

B) Hill stations like Shimla belongs to this range.

C) Average height is 3700 m – 4500m above sea level and extend over a width of 50 km.

3) Features of Shiwaliks:-

A) Outermost range of Himalayas.

B) Some narrow valleys are found between Shiwaliks and Himachal known as Dunes. Ex:- Dehradun.

C) It is prone to earthquakes and landslides.

D) Average altitude varies from 900 m – 1100 m above sea level, extend over width of 10 – 50 km.