a. Mention one difference between the Konkan and the Malabar coast.
b. Why are there more ports along the Western coast than along the Eastern coast ?
a. Konkan Coast is characterized with estuaries while the Malabar Coast is characterized with lagoons and backwater lagoons are salt water cakes.
b. Western coastal plains has indented coast which supports many ports.
In what way is the location of India similar to the location of Australia and in what way does it differ ?
During which period of orogeny were the Himalayas formed ? Name the three ranges that form a part of the Himalayan chain.
What are the main features of relief in Northern lowlands of Asia?
i. Name any two drainage basins in the central lowlands of Australia and state which one has internal drainage.
ii. What are the other two relief divisions of Australia ?
Give a reason for the northern - most physical division in Asia being relatively free from mountain ranges.
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