Mountains and Plateaus
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Mountains and Plateaus starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the economic importance of plateaus.
Describe the role of mountains in influencing the climate of India.
Explain how fold mountains are formed.
Explain the process of block mountain formation.
Explain the significance of the Eastern Ghats for the rivers of peninsular India.
Explain why the Deccan Plateau is called a 'tableland'.
Explain why the Himalayas are called 'young fold mountains'.
Name any two major plateaus found in India.
Which of the following is a feature commonly found in plateaus? (1) Valleys (2) Lava flows (3) Glaciers (4) Deltas
Which of the following is a major difference between the Eastern and Western Ghats? (1) Western Ghats are continuous, Eastern Ghats are discontinuous (2) Eastern Ghats are higher, Western Ghats are lower (3) Both are volcanic (4) Both are fold mountains
Which of the following is a reason why mountains are important for human life? (1) They are sources of rivers (2) They provide minerals (3) They influence climate (4) All of the above
Which of the following is a volcanic mountain? (1) Mount Everest (2) Mount Fuji (3) Vindhya Range (4) Nilgiri Hills
Block mountains are formed due to the movement of ______ faults.
Fill in the blank: The ______ Plateau is located in the northeastern part of India and is known for its scenic beauty and waterfalls.
Fill in the blank: The ______ Range forms the northernmost boundary of the Peninsular Plateau.
Fill in the blank: The Himalayas extend from the ______ in the west to the ______ in the east.
True or False: Plateaus are always found at sea level.
True or False: The Himalayas are still rising due to tectonic activity.
True or False: The Himalayas are young fold mountains.
True or False: The Satpura Range is located to the north of the Narmada River.
