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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
How are mountains useful to man?
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उत्तर
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Usefulness of Mountains |
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Mountains are a storehouse of water. Many rivers have their source in the glaciers. Reservoirs are made to harness this water for consumption, irrigation, and generating electricity. |
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River valleys and terraces are ideal for the cultivation of crops. |
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Mountains have a rich variety of flora and fauna. |
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Mountains provide an idyllic site for tourists. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give one example of old fold mountains.
Give an example of residual mountains.
Give one chief characteristic of the fold mountains.
The compressional forces that cause folding of rocks and formation of fold mountains.
Describe the types of formation of mountains.
How are Block mountains formed?
Give reasons for the following: Old fold mountains have low altitude and gentle slopes.
State whether the following sentence is true (T) or false (F).
A rich variety of flora and fauna is found in the mountains.
State whether the following sentence is true (T) or false (F).
As we go higher, the climate becomes hotter.
How many types of mountains are there? Write briefly about each of them with the help of diagrams.
