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What type of plain is formed by the sediments carried downstream by a glacier?
What type of plain is formed by the sediments carried downstream by a glacier?
What is the primary cause of the formation of a flood plain?
What is the primary cause of the formation of a flood plain?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of lava plains?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of lava plains?
Which of the following best describes a coastal plain?
Which of the following best describes a coastal plain?
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The Indus Valley Plain is mainly formed by the deposits of which river?
The Indus Valley Plain is mainly formed by the deposits of which river?
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Study Notes
Alluvial Plains
- Formed by the Huang He River (Yellow River), giving it its name
- Covers nearly 750,000 square kilometers
Glacial Plains
- Created by glacial erosion and deposition
- Two types: sandur and till
Loess Plains
- Formed by wind deposition
- Example: Gobi Desert
River Plains
- Formed by river flooding and sediment deposition
- Example: Indus Valley Plain in Pakistan. This plain is formed by the Indus River and its tributaries. Most of the plain lies in the region of Punjab.
Lava Plains
- Formed by cooled lava flows
- Typically darker in color due to basalt mineral
Coastal Plains
- Low-lying, flat land next to the ocean
- Can be formed by falling sea levels or river deposits
- Examples of Tidal Deltas: Indus Delta (Pakistan) and Ganges Delta (Bangladesh)
Arctic Plains
- No information provided regarding "barre plain"
Desert vs. Tundra Plains
| Feature | Desert | Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Extremely hot during the day, very cold at night | Very cold year-round |
| Precipitation | Very low | Low, mostly snow |
| Vegetation | Sparse, mostly drought-resistant plants, cacti | Low-lying shrubs and grasses |
| Animal Adaptations | Adaptations to conserve water (camels, desert foxes ) | Adaptations to cold temperatures(snowy owls) |
| Water Availability | Very scarce | Limited, often frozen |
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Description
This quiz covers various types of plains, including alluvial, glacial, loess, river, lava, coastal, and arctic plains. Explore the characteristics, formations, and examples of these geological features. Test your understanding of how different plains are formed and their significance in geography.
