The economic activities of people in the Karakoram range and the greater Himalayas primarily revolve around agriculture, animal husbandry, and tourism. Agriculture is often subsistence-based, with crops like barley, wheat, and potatoes being cultivated in terraced fields. Livestock, including yaks and goats, is integral for both transportation and as a source of food and materials. Additionally, tourism, driven by trekking, mountaineering, and cultural heritage, has become a significant economic contributor in these regions.
Geologically they are different however geographically they are interconnected and all three ranges are considered as a part of greater Himalayas.
The Karakoram and Himalaya mountain ranges are both located in South Asia, but they have distinct geological formations and impacts on the surrounding regions. The Karakoram range is younger and more rugged, with sharp peaks and glaciers, while the Himalayas are older and have a more gradual slope. The Karakoram range has a greater impact on the surrounding regions in terms of water resources and climate, while the Himalayas play a crucial role in shaping the monsoon patterns and biodiversity of the region.
The Karakoram Range is a mountain range in South and East Asia, spanning the borders between Pakistan, India, and China. It is not a continent, but rather a sub-range of the greater Himalayas.
The northern mountain ranges consist of 3 main rainges which are: 1. Karakoram 2. Himalayas : the Greater Himalayas Lesser Himalayas and Siwalik 3. Hindukush range Other than these ranges there are three other ranges that run parallel to each other, they are : 1. Dir range 2. Swat range 3. Kohistan range
The Lower Himalayas.
led to greater economic and population growth in the south, southwest and west
led to greater economic and population growth in the South, Southwest, and West
the high peaks in the himalayas are Mount Everest and Mount Dunagiri
Karakoram is a mountain range spanning the countries of Pakistan, India, and China. It is located in the Asian continent.
The three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south are: Ø The Great Himalayas/Inner Himalayas/Himadri(Northernmost division). Ø The Lesser Himalayas/Himachal Ø The Shiwaliks (Southernmost division).
The Himalayas are traditionally divided into three main branches: the Greater Himalayas (or Himadri), the Lesser Himalayas (or Himachal), and the Outer Himalayas (or Siwalik Hills). The Greater Himalayas contain the highest peaks, including Mount Everest. The Lesser Himalayas feature lower mountain ranges and valleys, while the Outer Himalayas consist of foothills and lower ranges that extend into the plains. These divisions reflect variations in elevation, geology, and climate across the region.
the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas are : 1. Himadri- the highest ranges also known as the greater Himalayas. 2. Himachal- the lesser Himalayas,where we find most of the beautiful hill stations. 3. Shiwaliks- the outer Himalayas,filled with forests.