Explain the physical condition found in Laddakn region.
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Answer:
The most striking features of Laddakh are the high mountain and aridity. It is situated the great Himalaya's on the eastern side of Jammu and Kashmir in India. The Karakoram mountain in the north and the Zanskar mountain in the south enclose it. Indus and several other rivers flow through Laddakh. These rivers from gorges and deep valleys. Some glacier is also found here, such as Gangotri glacier, Siachen glacier, Nubra, etc.
Ladakh is the highest plateau of India
Explanation:
To the north of Ladakh is the Himalayas which creates a rain shadow, thus denying entry to the monsoon clouds. So, Ladakh is a high altitude desert. The winter snowfall is the main source of water here.
These mountain ranges were formed by the folding of the Indian Plate into the landmass of Asia. While the Himalayas were formed from Indian plate, the Zanskar Range consists of sediments from the ocean floor. Thus the Ladakh Range was born. It is also the reason for the frequent earthquakes in the Himalayan region.