Topography of Pakistan

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What is primarily grown in the fertile land of the area between the Sulaiman Range and the Indus River?

  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Cereals
  • All of the above (correct)

The Sulaiman Range is a poor region for agricultural activity.

False (B)

Name an important city located between the Sulaiman Range and the Indus River.

Dera Ismail Khan

The fertile land is primarily nourished by the ______ river.

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Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>Sulaiman Range = Mountain range between DI Khan and KPK Indus River = Major river providing irrigation Dera Ismail Khan = Important agricultural city Alluvium = Fertile soil for farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of the floods from the Indus River?

<p>They make the soil fertile for agricultural activities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The region mentioned is known for its dry climate and lack of agricultural activities.

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What types of animals are found in the region mentioned that are significant for agricultural purposes?

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The water from the floods runs down the _____ and brings alluvium that makes the region very fertile.

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Match the following geographical features with their descriptions:

<p>Alluvial Fans = Deposits of sediment formed where water flows out of mountains. Active Flood Plain = Area regularly inundated by floods. Old Flood Plain = Flat land that has not been flooded for a long time. Scarp = Steep slope or cliff that marks the edge of a plateau.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of landform is NOT mentioned in the given content?

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The Lower Indus Plain is known for its extreme aridity.

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What is the prominent river associated with the Lower Indus Plain?

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The Lower Indus Plain faces heavy floods which result in loss of _____ and _____ .

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Match the following landforms with their descriptions:

<p>Mountains = Elevated regions often with steep slopes Plains = Flat and level areas, often fertile for agriculture Plateaus = Flat elevated areas, usually with rugged edges Deserts = Arid regions with little precipitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary economic activity in the Lower Indus Plain?

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Which of the following best describes the properties of oxbow lakes?

<p>Cutoff loops from the main river body (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Indus Delta is primarily associated with marine fishing and sugar cane production.

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The Lower Indus Plain is located to the north of the Upper Sudoe.

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Name one major urban area located near the Indus Delta.

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List one problem faced by the Lower Indus Plain.

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What is one of the major activities encouraged in the limestone areas mentioned?

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Migratory birds from Russia and Central Asia spend their winters in ________ lakes.

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Fishing is not mentioned as an activity in the limestone regions.

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Name one important city located near the limestone areas.

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Match the following locations with their respective features:

<p>Sukkur = Major Urban Area Sehwan = Urban Settlement Dadu = Sugar Cane Production Larkana = Marine Fishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

The limestone ridge mentioned is named __________ Ridge.

<p>LimeStor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industry is primarily indicated as a secondary industry in the content?

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The primary purpose of the Indus Delta is for agricultural activities only.

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Match the following activities with their corresponding categories:

<p>Hunting = Sporting Activities Fishing = Sporting Activities Cement Production = Industry Tourism = Economic Importance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of landscape is characterized in the limestone areas?

<p>Steep slopes and gentle inclines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Indus River as it forms the delta?

<p>The river distributes and joins the Arabian Sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

LimeStor Ridge is indicated as a source of tourism activities.

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Which industry is specifically mentioned in relation to the limestone areas?

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Flashcards

Lower Indus Plain Location

Located south of the Upper Indus Plain, bordered by the Tharparker and Nova deserts.

Lower Indus Plain Economy

Primarily agricultural due to fertile land and water availability. Also features settlements and industry.

Lower Indus Plain Problems

Subject to heavy flooding, causing significant losses to lives and crops.

Lower Indus Plain River

Indus River is the only major river; it does not have features like the Upper Indus Plain.

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Upper Indus Plain

An area that is geographically compared to the Lower Indus Plain.

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Tharparker

A desert region bordering the Lower Indus Plain.

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Nova Desert

A desert region bordering the Lower Indus Plain.

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Agricultural Importance

Fertile land and water availability support agriculture in the Lower Indus plain

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Secondary Industry

A type of industry that processes raw materials into finished goods.

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Oxbow Lakes

Crescent-shaped lakes that form when a river meanders and cuts off a loop.

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Delta

A landform created at the mouth of a river where it deposits sediment.

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Indus Delta

The area where the Indus River flows into the Arabian Sea.

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Marine Fishing

Fishing activity in the ocean or sea.

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Sugar Cane

A plant from which sugar is extracted.

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Migratory Birds

Birds that travel from one region to another seasonally.

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Urban Areas

Densely populated areas, often with many services and facilities.

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LaCO Economic Importance

LaCO is a source of limestone, a key resource for Pakistan's cement industry.

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Ganjo Takkar

Ganjo Takkar is a hilly area with a ridge that provides water and settlement opportunities.

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LaCO Tourism

LaCO supports tourism around lakes, encouraging sporting activities, hunting, fishing, and general recreation.

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Rohri Cuesta

Rohri Cuesta is a limestone ridge with a steep side and a gentle slope on the other.

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Lower Indus Plain: Settlements

The Lower Indus Plain supports settlements based on agriculture, industry, and tourism.

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Devaghazi Khan

Devaghazi Khan is a significant city in the Lower Indus Plain.

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Piedmont

The area surrounding a mountain range is called a piedmont; it's usually characterized by foothills and plains.

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Lower Indus Plain Fertile Land

The Lower Indus Plain has very fertile land due to the rich alluvium deposited by the Indus River.

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Lower Indus Plain Farming Importance

Farming is an important part of the Lower Indus Plain's economy because of the fertile land. It helps people earn a living.

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Sulaiman Range and Lower Indus Plain

The Sulaiman Range is located near the Lower Indus Plain, with rainfall coming down from the range, contributing to the plain's fertility.

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Live Stock in the Lower Indus Plain

Livestock, especially specific breeds, are also a significant part of the Lower Indus Plain's economy.

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Alluvial Fans

Fan-shaped landforms created at the base of mountains by deposits of sediment carried by water.

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Lower Indus Plain: Fertile Soil

The Lower Indus Plain has extremely fertile soil due to alluvial deposits brought down by floods from the Indus River.

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Lower Indus Plain: Strategic Location

The Lower Indus Plain is strategically important due to its location on trade routes into other provinces and bordering areas.

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Lower Indus Plain: Resources

The Lower Indus Plain provides resources such as goats, which are a source of meat and milk, contributing to the region's economy.

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Lower Indus Plain: Landforms

The Lower Indus Plain features landforms like the Active Flood Plain, Old Flood Plain, and Alluvial Terrace, each with unique characteristics.

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Study Notes

Topography of Pakistan

  • Landforms: Balochistan Plateau, Sulaiman Range, Safed Koh, Potwar Plateau, Salt Range, Hindu Kush, Karakoram, Himalaya mountain ranges, Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, Kabul, Hab, Dasht, Thar, Thal, Kharan are named landforms and rivers.

Natural Topography

  • Identifying Features: Mountains, plateaux, floodplains and deserts.
  • Vocabulary: Use appropriate vocabulary when describing features.
  • Map Identification: Identify features on maps and photographs.
  • Human Influence: Understand how topography impacts human activities (e.g., steep slopes, flat land, road/rail networks).
  • Drainage: Candidates should be able to identify drainage features.

Lower Indus Plain

  • Location: South of Upper Indus Plain, near Thar & other deserts.
  • Economic Importance: Agriculture, settlements, industry, tourism.
  • Problems Faced: Floods (loss of life, crops, settlements, industry, transport).
  • Features: Oxbow Lakes (cutoff loops), delta, tributaries, lakes (e.g., Keenjhar Lake), Ramsar sites, and its importance in water and fish farming

Piedmont Plains

  • Location: Between Sulaiman Range and Indus River.
  • Economic Importance: Agriculture, livestock farming, trade routes.
  • Important Cities: Dera Ghazi Khan, Dera Ismail Khan (important because they are border cities).
  • Features: Alluvial fans (formed by water running down slopes), Alluvial land, rich for soil and agriculture, natural borders.
  • Problems: Floods

Doab (Cross-section)

  • Features: Active Flood Plain, Old Flood Plain, Scarp, Bar upland/Alluvial terrace.

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