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Why is the low rainfall zone in Maharashtra parallel to the western ghats?
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∙ 11y ago
1)The region of low rainfall is defined by isoyet of 700mm.
2)All the area where the rainfall is less than 700mm falls in this category
3)If you observe closely you will find the region of low rainfall is roughly parallel to the ghats and extends in the north south direction.
4)it is because the low rainfall zone in the state is actually the rain shadow area of the ghats.
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Why have the western stopes of the western ghats covered with thick forests and not the eastern slopes?
I Think that western ghats have very high rainfall but eastern stopes have not therefore western ghats have thick vegetation
How many states are in the Western Ghats?
There are four or five states. The mountains of the Western Ghats run down the west coast and include the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and western Tamil Nadu at the southern end.
What is the other name for western ghats?
eastern ghats ,southern ghats ,western ghats
What hills are found where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet?
nilgiri hills
Which parts of India receive heavy rainfall?
The Western Ghats and parts of the Himalayas receive a very high rainfall about 2000mm per year. Chirapunji in Assam is said to have the highest rainfall in the world.
The western ghats in Maharashtra is known as?
The Western Ghats in Maharashtra is known as the Sahyadri Range. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is famous for its rich biodiversity, lush forests, and numerous hill forts. The Sahyadri Range is a popular destination for trekking and nature lovers.
What is the western ghats in Maharashtra known as?
SAHYADRI MOUNTAIN
Western ghats of maharashtra is known as?
Sahyadri Range
Why have the western stopes of the western ghats covered with thick forests and not the eastern slopes?
I Think that western ghats have very high rainfall but eastern stopes have not therefore western ghats have thick vegetation
Why the parts of rajasthan gujarat and the leeward side of the western ghats are drought prone?
Rajasthan and gujrat generally fall parallel to the arabian branch of the southwest monsoon. they do not cause rainfall in this region as aravali hills fall parallel to these monsoon winds and do not cut as a barrier. the windward side of the western ghats recieve heaviest rainfall due to instant ascent of the southwest monsoon winds on the slopes of the western ghats and shed maximum moisture there. when they cross the wind ward slopes and came on the leedward side they become dry and cause very little rainfall. hence these areas remain rainless or recieve very scanty rainfall.
How many states are in the Western Ghats?
There are four or five states. The mountains of the Western Ghats run down the west coast and include the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and western Tamil Nadu at the southern end.
Why does central plateau of India receive scanty rainfall?
Central Plateau of India receives scanty rainfall because it comes under rain-shadow region of the Western Ghats as well as of the Eastern Ghats.
What is the other name for western ghats?
eastern ghats ,southern ghats ,western ghats
Where is the eastern ghats and the western ghats in India?
The Eastern Ghats run parallel to the eastern coast of India, from Odisha to Tamil Nadu. The Western Ghats run parallel to the western coast of India, from Gujarat to Kerala. They are both important mountain ranges with rich biodiversity and ecosystems.
Why coromandel coast has more rainy months but less rainfall as compared to malabar coast?
The Coromandel coast lies on the rain shadow or leeward side of the western ghats while Malabar coast lies on windward side of western ghats.
Why have the western slopes of the western Ghats covered with thick forests and not eastern slopes?
i also think that westrn slopes recieve high rainfall than eastern slopes
Are the Eastern and Western Ghats in India mountains or Plateaus?
The Western Ghats or the Sahyadri are the ranges of hills parallel to the western coast of India starting from Gujarat right upto Kerala. The ghats are hill ranges on the top of which starts the Deccan Plateau Likewise the Eastern Ghats are the ranges of hills that raise from near the coast on the Eastern Coast of India. Both the Western and Eastern Ghats are thickly forested and most part of these ghats have been declared as bio diversity hot spots of the world and are home to many species of birds, animals, insects and flora and fauna
