12 Questions
A chain of mountains is called a mountain ______.
range
Often, streams or rivers flow through ______. Such a valley is called a river valley.
valleys
Plateau is also called a tableland because it is high and flat like a ______.
table
The highest forms of land are called ______.
mountains
High areas of land which are not as tall as mountains are known as ______.
hills
Valleys are not windy since they are surrounded by ______.
mountains
The snow from the mountains melts to fill ______
rivers
Mountains protect lower areas from ______ winds
cold
Rocks from mountains are used to build roads, bridges, and ______
buildings
A large stretch of high land that is flat on top is called a ______
plateau
The names of three hill towns in India are Shimla, Munnar, and ______
Ooty
If We had sent down this Qur’an upon a mountain, you would have seen it humbled and coming apart from fear of Allah.And these examples We present to the people that perhaps they will give ______
thought
Study Notes
Mountains, Valleys, and Plateaus
- A chain of mountains is called a mountain range.
- The highest portions of land are called mountains.
- High areas of land which are not as tall as mountains are known as hills.
Valleys
- Often, streams or rivers flow through valleys, and such a valley is called a river valley.
- Valleys are not windy since they are surrounded by mountains.
- Valleys have an easier and pleasant climate for people and animals to live in.
- Some animals such as goats, sheep, and yaks provide people with milk, meat, and wool.
Plateaus
- A large stretch of high land that is flat on top is called a plateau.
- Plateau is also called a tableland because it is high and flat like a table.
- Examples of plateaus in Asia include the Deccan Plateau and the Tibetan Plateau.
- Indian Wolf and Leopard are two animals found in the plateau region.
Deforestation and Conservation
- Deforestation is the cutting down of trees on a large scale.
- Deforestation happens because of agricultural expansion, wood extraction, and urbanization.
- Deforestation can lead to soil erosion, with soil being washed away by rain and snow and blown away by wind.
- People can stop deforestation by planting more trees.
Mountains and their Uses
- Mountains are the highest forms of land on the surface of the earth.
- Mountains protect lower areas from cold winds.
- They also help rain to fall in some areas.
- Rocks from mountains are used to build roads, bridges, and buildings.
- Snow from the mountains melts to fill rivers.
- Mountains provide opportunities for sports and leisure activities such as trekking and skiing.
- They are also a source of beauty and an attractive destination for tourists.
Mountain Ranges and Peaks
- Examples of mountain ranges include the Himalayas and the Karakoram.
- The highest peaks in the world include Mount Everest, K2 (Mount Godwin Austen), and Kangchenjunga.
- Examples of animals found in mountain regions include the mountain goat, Bighorn sheep, and yak.
- Hill towns in India include Ooty in Tamil Nadu, Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, and Munnar in Kerala.
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