Question

Give an account of the drainage system in Asia.

Answer 1

1. The rivers of Asia originate mostly from the central highlands.
2. The Ob, Yenise, and Lena are the major rivers that flow towards the north and drain into the Arctic Ocean.
3. These rivers remain frozen during winter.
4. On the other hand, South Asia has many perennial rivers like Brahmaputra, Indus, Ganga, and Irrawaddy.
5. These rivers originate from the snow-covered high mountains that do not freeze during winter.
6. The Euphrates and Tigris flow in West Asia.
7. The Amur, Huang He, Yangtze, and Mekong rivers flow in the south and southeastern parts of Asia.
8. The Yangtze is the longest river in Asia.