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What is the term that describes the river system of an area?
What is the term that describes the river system of an area?
Drainage
What is the area drained by a single river system called?
What is the area drained by a single river system called?
Drainage Basin
What is the world's largest drainage basin?
What is the world's largest drainage basin?
Amazon River
What is an elevated area like a mountain or upland that separates two drainage basins called?
What is an elevated area like a mountain or upland that separates two drainage basins called?
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What are the two main river systems in India?
What are the two main river systems in India?
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Himalayan rivers are seasonal and depend on rainfall for their flow.
Himalayan rivers are seasonal and depend on rainfall for their flow.
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Peninsular rivers are perennial and receive water from melting snow.
Peninsular rivers are perennial and receive water from melting snow.
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Himalayan rivers have a short course compared to Peninsular rivers.
Himalayan rivers have a short course compared to Peninsular rivers.
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Peninsular rivers originate from the Himalayan mountains.
Peninsular rivers originate from the Himalayan mountains.
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What is the headwater of the Ganga River called?
What is the headwater of the Ganga River called?
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Where does the Bhagirathi River join with the Alaknanda River?
Where does the Bhagirathi River join with the Alaknanda River?
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Where does the Ganga River emerge from the mountains to the plains?
Where does the Ganga River emerge from the mountains to the plains?
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Where does the Brahmaputra River rise in Tibet?
Where does the Brahmaputra River rise in Tibet?
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Study Notes
Drainage
- Drainage describes the river system of an area.
- An area drained by a single river system is called a drainage basin.
- The world's largest drainage basin is the Amazon River.
- Any elevated area like a mountain or upland that separates two drainage basins is called a water divide.
Drainage System in India
- India has two main drainage systems: the Himalayan River System and the Peninsular River System.
Differences Between Himalayan and Peninsular River Systems
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Himalayan River System*
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Perennial: Water flows year-round, fed by melting snow.
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Long course: Rivers have longer paths.
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Origin: Rivers originate from the Himalayas.
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Peninsular River System*
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Seasonal: Water flow depends on rainfall.
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Short course: Rivers have shorter paths.
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Origin: Rivers originate from the Peninsular Plateau.
Ganga River
- The Ganga River's headwaters, called the Bhagirathi, join the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand.
- At Haridwar, the Ganga emerges from the mountains onto the plains.
Brahmaputra River
- The Brahmaputra River rises in Tibet, east of the Mansarovar Lake, where it is called the Tsang Po.
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Description
This quiz explores the drainage systems found in India, focusing on the distinct characteristics of the Himalayan and Peninsular River Systems. It covers key aspects such as the Ganga River's origins and the concept of drainage basins. Test your knowledge on how geography influences water flow in different regions of India.
