Write characteristics of eastern Himalayas
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The most characteristic features of the Himalayas are their soaring heights, steep-sided jagged peaks, valley and alpine glaciers often of stupendous size, topography deeply cut by erosion, seemingly unfathomable river gorges, complex geologic structure, and series of elevational belts (or zones) that display different ...
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Explanation:
The five features of the Eastern/ Himalayas are as follows— (a) LOCATION:- They are situated between Central Nepal and Myanmar, running across the North Eastern and Eastern Boundary of India. (b) MOUNTAINS:- They are of medium height, running in parallel ranges. They are made of strong sandstone and sedimentary rocks. (c) HIGHEST MOUNTAIN PEAKS :- They contain some of the highest peaks in the world, including Everest and Kanchenjunga. (d) EXOTIC ANIMAL SPECIES :- They are also rich in animal species. Rare animals like snow leopards, Asian elephants and one horned rhinos are found in the Eastern Himalayas or its foothills. (e) CLIMATE :- The climate of Eastern Himalaya is characterized by cool summer and chilly winter. The average annual temperature is 20°C and average annual rainfall is 500mm. (f) TYPE OF VEGETATION:- Consisting of a thick forest cover, Alpine, subalpine and broad leaf forests are found in the Eastern Himalayas.
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