CLASS-6GEOGRAPHY CHAPTER-16MAJOR LANDFORMS OF THE EARTH
Answer the following question:-
Que-1
What is aggradation?
Ans-1 A modification of the earth's
surface in the direction of uniformity of grade by deposition is called aggradations.
Que-2What are residual mountains?
Asn-2 Mountains that
have been eroded by the agents of degradation such as winds, rain, frost and
running water leaving behind only the hard rocks are known as residual
mountains. These hard rocks that are left behind are known as the residual
mountains.
Que-3 What is tableland?
Ans-3 A table or tableland is a mountain
that have a flat top.
Que-4 what are mountains?
Ans-4 A mountain is a large
landform that rises above the surrounding land in a limited area, usually in
the form of a peak. A mountain is generally
considered to be steeper than a hill. Mountains are formed
through tectonic forces or volcanism.
Que-5 what are the
uses of plateaus?
Ans-5 The uses of plateaus are.
1.The
grasslands are extensively used for live stock rearing.
2.
The plateaus which have been formed by the solidification of lava, are rich in
black soil they are very fertile and good for crops like cotton and sugarcane.
3.The
scenic beauty of plateau areas also attracts many tourists.
Ans-6 Plains are
also called as plateaus which are flat land and have short height. They cover about
40% of earths surface.
Advantages of plains
are
1) It helps human in
fulfilling their need of food and shelter
2) Reduces the risk of
floods
3) Increases fertility
leading to more production
4) Encourages to
practice agriculture
5) Increase in natural
resources.
