Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6Social ScienceLandforms3 Marks
Question
Write short note : Importance of mountains
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Answer
The importance of mountains is as follows:
$(1)$ The high lofty mountains on the border serve as a natural wall for the defence of the border.
$(2)$ There is a noticeable effect of the location of the mountains on climate. e.g., The Himalayas obstruct the cold chilling winds coming from north during winter and protect North India from severe cold.
$(3 )$ Mountains obstruct the moisture-bearing winds and bring rains.
$(4 )$ Many rivers have their origin in mountains. Rivers form fertile plains.
$(5 )$ The perennial rivers flowing from the snow-clad high mountains getting heavy rainfall are useful for irrigation, hydro-electricity, fisheries and navigation.
$(6 )$ Many minerals are obtained from some mountains.
$(7 )$ Mountains are the repository of vegetation and animals.
$(8 )$ Some places situated on the mountains at a height are useful as hill stations.
$(9 )$ Mountains are a blessing to the Tourism industry, the film industry and to mountaineers.
$(10)$ Mountains are the places of dwelling for one-tenth population of the world.
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