Description : Why is deltaic alluvium more fertile than coastal alluvium? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Deltaic alluvium (Khadar) is more fertile than coastal alluvium (Bhangar) as new layers are deposited year after year during monsoonal floods.
Description : Which one among the following statements regarding India's coal is not correct? [CDS 2012] (a) 98 percent of reserves of coal in India belongs to Gondwana period (b) Unknown amount of coal ... Tertiary rocks (d) Gondwana coal is mainly found in the river valleys of Damodar, Mahanadi and Godavari
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : What is one disadvantage of Bhangar alluvium? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Sometimes it has high content of sodium salts which makes it unproductive.
Description : Name the three types of Alluvium Soil. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Alluvium Soils include: (i) Deltaic alluvium (ii) Coastal alluvium (iii) Inland alluvium.
Description : Match the following: A. Bhabar 1. Younger alluvium B. Terai 2. It is very porous C. Bhangar 3. Has thick forest and wild life D. Khadar 4. Older alluvium A B C D (a) 2 3 4 1 (b) 1 2 3 4 (c) 4 3 2 1 (d) 4 3 1 2
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which micro-nutrient is most deficient in Indo-Gangatic alluvium soils?
Last Answer : Ans. Zinc
Description : Which micro-nutrient is most deficient in Indo-Gangatic alluvium soils? (a) Iron (b) Zinc (c) Copper (d) Manganese
Last Answer : (d) Manganese
Description : Why is the Thundra region (Arctic coastal areas) have very sparse vegetation. -Geography
Last Answer : Because this belt is mostly covered by snow and ice. Only Mosses and Lichens grow in this belt.
Description : Which is the rainfed crop of Rabi season in coastal region ?
Last Answer : Mustard is a rainfed crop in Rabi season in coastal areas.
Description : Ancient kingdom in the coastal region of Vietnam
Last Answer : Write the names of historical places, persons, and events: 1. Ancient kingdom in the coastal region of Vietnam 2. The ancient name of Cambodia
Description : Why did most Indians settle in the coastal region?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : Hanging Valley is very common in – (1) high mountains (2) sub-Arctic region (3) glaciated areas (4) coastal belt
Last Answer : (2) sub-Arctic region Explanation: When the glaciers melt, the tributary troughs are left as hanging valleys high on the walls of the main glacial valley. A hanging valley is a tributary ... commonly associated with U-shaped valleys when a tributary glacier flows into a glacier of larger volume.
Description : Which of the following regions receive the monsoon first? a. Coastal region of Gujarat b. Bay of Bengal region c. Coastal region of Maharashtra d. Coastal region of Kerala
Last Answer : d. Coastal region of Kerala
Description : Which of the following region is in the very high risk zone of earthquakes? (A) Central Indian Highland (B) Coastal region (C) Himalayan region (D) Indian desert
Last Answer : (C) Himalayan region
Description : Hanging Valley is very common in (1) high mountains (2) sub-Arctic region (3) glaciated areas (4) coastal belt
Last Answer : glaciated areas
Description : Match the following types of soil and regions where they are found in India: List-I List-II A. Alluvial Soils 1. Highland areas of the Plateau B. Black Soils 2. Periphery of the Plateau C. Red Soils 3. Deccan Lava Tracts D. Laterite Soils 4. ... C D (a) 4 3 1 2 (b) 4 2 3 1 (c) 1 2 3 4 (d) 4 3 2 1
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : The great Indian Bustard bird is found in (A) Thar Desert of Rajasthan (B) Coastal regions of India (C) Malabar Coast (D) Delta regions
Last Answer : (A) Thar Desert of Rajasthan
Description : The great Indian Bustard bird is found in: (A) Thar Desert of India (B) Coastal regions of India (C) Temperate Forests in the Himalaya (D) Tarai zones of the Himalayan Foot
Last Answer : (A) Thar Desert of India
Description : Among the following regions of India, which one receives comparatively least amount of annual rainfall? [IAS 2009] (a) An 80 km wide coastal belt from Nellore to Point Calimere (b) The middle and lower Asom valley (c) North-eastern Rajasthan (d) The coastal plains of Gujarat south of Narmada
Description : From Karachi farthest point on the coastal highway is: A. Pasni B. Gwadar C. Jiwani D. Ormara
Last Answer : ANSWER: C
Description : What is the role played by the Eastern coastal ports of India in trade? -SST 10th
Last Answer : . Chennai: It is one of the oldest artificial ports of the country. It is ranked next to Mumbai in terms of volume of trade and cargo. . Vishakhapatnam: It-is the deepest land-locked and well ... Port: It was developed as a subsidiary port, in order to relieve growing pressure on the Kolkata port.
Description : What is the other name of the east coastal plain? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Coromandel Coast.
Description : Which is the most important lake on the eastern coastal strip? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Lake Chilka in Orissa.
Description : What is the extent of eastern coastal strip? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The east coastal strip extends from the mouth of the river Ganga to Cape Comorin. It lies between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal.
Description : What is the extent of western coastal strip? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The west coast strip extends from Gulf of Kutch in the north to Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari) in the South. It lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea.
Description : What is the importance of coastal plains? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Both eastern and western coastal plains are favourable regions for agricultural purposes. They enjoy equable temperature condition throughout the year and as such they are suitable regions for human ... contribute greatly to the development of trade and commerce both internal and external in India.
Description : Differentiate The Eastern Coastal Plain and Western Coastal Plain. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Eastern Coastal Plain Western Coastal Plain 1. It streches from the mouth of the river Ganga to Kanyakumari. It stretches from Kutch to Kanyakumari. 2. It lies between the Eastern Ghats and the ... as the Konkan coast in Maharashtra, the Kanara coast in Karnataka and the Malabar coast in Kerala.
Description : Name the important ports of the western coastal strip. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The most important ports of the western coastal strip are Mumbai and Kochi.
Description : How are the sources of rainfall in the North-west part of India different from the rainfall experienced on the coastal areas of Eastern India in winter? -SST 10th
Last Answer : North-west India—Summer: South-west Monsoons (Bay of Bengal stream), Winter: Winter cyclones from Mediterranean Sea. Coastal regions of Eastern India—Winter or North-east Monsoon or Retreating Monsoons.
Description : Western coastal plains receive more rainfall than the Eastern coastal plains. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Western coastal plain receives more rainfall than eastern coastal plain because western coastal plain lies on the windward side of western Ghats and gets rainfall more than 200 cm but Eastern coastal plain lies on the leeward side of the Western Ghats and gets a little rainfall (50 to 100 cm).
Description : Diffrentiate Alluvial soil of the northern plains and the alluvial soil on the coastal plains of India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Alluvial Soil of Northern Plains Alluvial Soil on the Coastal Plain 1. Light in colour Dark in colour 2. Sandy Clayey 3. Porous Non porous 4. Coarse in texture Fine in texture
Description : Can camels survive in coastal or marine environments?
Last Answer : A: Camels are adapted to arid desert environments and are not well-suited for coastal or marine environments. They are better equipped to withstand the challenges of desert conditions, such as extreme heat and scarcity of water.
Description : What are best coastal small towns you visited ?
Last Answer : Morro Bay. I lived there for a short time and I loved it.
Description : What are some affordable, coastal towns/cities to live in in South America?
Last Answer : What is your idea of affordable? And if you want a Spanish language school, you’ll obviously have to rule out all of Brazil…
Description : Can I plant a majesty palm in coastal north florida?
Last Answer : Need Answer
Description : Can I plant rhododendruns in coastal area
Description : All countries of South America have coastal line except _______. -Geography
Last Answer : b) Bolivia, Paraguay
Description : Give any three differences between Eastern Coastal lowland and Western Coastal lowland. -Geography
Last Answer : Western Coastal Lowland 1. Placed between the Western Ghats and the Arabian sea. 2. Narrow lowland 64 averaging km. 3. Many small and quick streams run off the plain and cannot form deltas. 4 ... number of lagoons are present. 5. Does not pass through coasts and hence not many ports are found.
Description : (i) the coastal areas of India do not experience a significant variation in temperature between summer and winter months. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) This is because of the moderating influence of the adjoining water bodies. The land and sea breezes moderate the temperatures. (ii) This is because Aravallis are parallel to the Arabian sea ... because of N.E. monsoons which pickup moisture from Bay of Bengal and strikes the Coromandel coast.
Description : Why is an oil refinery located either close to an oil field or in a coastal city ? Name one oil refinery in the private sector. -Geography
Last Answer : Oil refinery is located close to the oil fields so that crude oil can be brought to the refineries easily. Since two third of the petroleum is imported, the refineries are located near the coastal areas. Oil refinery in the private sector: Reliance Petroleum Ltd. in Jamnagar.
Description : Distinguish between the Western coastal plains and the Eastern coastal plains. -Geography
Last Answer : Difference between wgstem and eastern coastal plains are: W. Coastal Plains E. Coastal Plains 1. They extends from Rann of Kutch to Kanya Kumari 1. They extends from mouth of Ganga to Kanya ... suitable for harbours and ports. 3. They are more suitable for agriculture as they are more fertile.
Description : Explain why rusting of iron objects is faster in coastal areas than in deserts. -Science-7
Last Answer : As content of moisture in the air in coastal areas is higher than in the air in deserts. So, the process of rusting is faster in coastal areas.
Description : Why do Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : In which of the following ecosystems do many plants survive off the moisture created by coastal fogs?
Last Answer : Answer: The Namib desertworld cultural Geography : climates and Ecosystems of Africa
Description : what two bodies of water boder the coastal plain?
Last Answer : Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico
Description : Which country is entirely surrounded by Senegal, except for a narrow coastal strip?
Last Answer : Answer: Gambia.
Description : Near which well-known coastal physical feature is Cape Town?
Last Answer : Answer: The Cape of Good Hope.
Description : What is the level of acidity of soil in coastal areas ?
Last Answer : Coastal soil acidity levels range from 7.0 to 8.5 .