Describe briefly the Brahmaputra River system.
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The question is asking for a brief description of the Brahmaputra River system, covering its characteristics, origin, and geographical significance.
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The Brahmaputra River originates in the Himalayas, flows through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh, and empties into the Bay of Bengal.
The Brahmaputra River originates from the Kailash ranges of the Himalayas at an elevation of 5300 meters. It flows through Tibet, enters India via Arunachal Pradesh, and traverses through Assam and Bangladesh before joining the Bay of Bengal. The river is one of the largest in the world, ranking fifth with respect to its average discharge, and the Brahmaputra Valley has an average width of 80 kilometers.
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The Brahmaputra River originates from the Kailash ranges of the Himalayas at an elevation of 5300 meters. It flows through Tibet, enters India via Arunachal Pradesh, and traverses through Assam and Bangladesh before joining the Bay of Bengal. The river is one of the largest in the world, ranking fifth with respect to its average discharge, and the Brahmaputra Valley has an average width of 80 kilometers.
More Information
The Brahmaputra is known by different names in its course - the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, and the Jamuna when it enters Bangladesh.
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Common mistakes include confusing its origin or the sequence of countries it flows through.
Sources
- Brahmaputra River System - Government of Assam - waterresources.assam.gov.in
- Brahmaputra River - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Brahmaputra River System - Tributaries Origin & Features - BYJU'S - byjus.com
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