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What natural feature acts as barriers and protects our country?
What natural feature acts as barriers and protects our country?
What is a benefit of the melting snow of the Himalayas?
What is a benefit of the melting snow of the Himalayas?
How do mountains protect from cold winds?
How do mountains protect from cold winds?
Which of these is found abundantly in the mountainous areas?
Which of these is found abundantly in the mountainous areas?
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What role do mountains play in tourism?
What role do mountains play in tourism?
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Study Notes
Importance of Mountains
- Mountains act as natural barriers to protect the country.
- Mountain slopes are home to beautiful flowers, forests, and medicinal herbs.
- Melting snow from the Himalayas provides a perennial source of water to rivers.
- Mountains block cold winds from northern latitudes and prevent moisture-laden winds from the South-west monsoon from moving into China.
- Mountainous areas are rich in flora, fauna, and minerals.
- Mountains are popular tourist destinations.
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Learn about the significance of mountains as natural barriers, their role in providing water and supporting diverse flora and fauna, and their impact on the climate.
