the northern plains have diverse relief features explain.
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the diverse relief features of the northern plains? Plains of northern India are flat and enormous. It is extended in the east west direction between the Himalayas in the north and Peninsular Plateau in the south. ... The Northern Plains, also known as the Gangetic Plains
Answer:
According to the variations in relief features, the northern plains can be divided into four regions, which implies the plains have diverse relief features.
Explanation:
These are as follows:
Bhabar- the narrow belt of the plain which is covered with pebbles and lies parallel to the slopes of Shiwaliks is known as the Bhabar belt. All streams disappear in this region.
Terai- South of Bhabar, the streams and rivers re-emerge and create a wet, swampy and marshy region known as Terai. This region was full of wildlife.
Bhangar- Largest part of the northern plain formed from older alluvial. It lies above the floodplains of the rivers and presents a terrace like feature. The soil in this region contains calcareous deposits.
Khadar- These are the newer, younger deposits of the floodplains. They are fertile and thus, ideal for intensive agriculture.