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Which of the five regions in India did the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats separate India?
the western ghats & eastern ghats separate the coastal plains of India from the deccan plateau
The other name of western ghats?
The other name for the Western Ghats is Sahyadri. This mountain range runs parallel to the western coast of India and is known for its rich biodiversity and cultural significance.
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
Where does eastern and western ghats meet?
Nilgiris.The Western Ghats extend from the Satpura Range in the north, go south past Goa, through Karnataka and into Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The major hill range starting from the north is the Sahyadhri (the benevolent mountains) range. This range is home to many hill stations like Matheran, Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Kudremukh and Kodagu. The range is called Sahyadri in northern Maharashtra and Sahya Parvatamin Kerala. The Biligirirangans southeast of Mysore in Karnataka, meet the Shevaroys (Servarayan range) and Tirumala range farther east, linking the Western Ghats to the Eastern Ghats. In the south the range is known as the Nilagiri malai in Tamil Nadu.
Which is called the ecological hot spot of India?
The Western Ghats region in India is often referred to as an ecological hotspot. It is known for its high levels of biodiversity and endemic species, as well as its unique and fragile ecosystems. The Western Ghats are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and are considered crucial for conservation efforts in the country.
Why parts of rajasthangujrat and the leeward sideof the western ghats are drought prone?
Parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and the leeward side of the Western Ghats are drought-prone due to low rainfall, high evaporation rates, and scarce water resources. These regions are characterized by arid to semi-arid climates, which leads to water scarcity and impacts agriculture and livelihoods. The topography and geographical location play a role in restricting the monsoon rains in these areas, making them prone to drought conditions.
What is the other name for western ghats?
eastern ghats ,southern ghats ,western ghats
Which of the five regions in India did the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats separate India?
the western ghats & eastern ghats separate the coastal plains of India from the deccan plateau
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.
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
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.
What is a mountain ranger?
Western ghats in india.Eastern ghats in india.
What landforms mark the western and eastern borders of southern India?
The Western Ghats mountains mark the western border of southern India, running parallel to the Arabian Sea. The Eastern Ghats mountains mark the eastern border of the region, running parallel to the Bay of Bengal.
What are two mountain ranges in southern India?
Eastern Ghats & Western Ghats
What hills are found where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet?
nilgiri hills
The coastal edges of the Deccan plateau are marked by highlands known as?
Ghats
Why godavari flows from west to east?
Deccan plateau is surrounded by western and eastern ghats. Western ghats are at higher elevation than eastern ghats, hence rivers flow from west to east
