Last updated on June 26th, 2023 at 08:53 am
Recognise me
I am surrounded by the land from three sides. ………Gulf
My end extends out into the sea up to a certain extent………Cape
I am known as an island…………land surrounded by water from all sides
I connect to water areas……….Strait
I have sea on my three sides and land on one side………..Peninsula
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Block Mountain –
In response to geological forces, cracks are formed as a result of pulling force applied to the Earth’s surface, and the surrounding area becomes submerged, while the central part remains stable, forming block mountains.
Nilgiri Satpura Vindhyachal mountains of India are the best examples of block mountains
Importance of plateau –
Plateau soils are fertile and very favorable for cotton cultivation.
The ancient solid rocks of the plateaus contain precious minerals such as iron, manganese, and gold .A plateau’s slopes play an important role in cattle rearing; they are also an important location for film and tourism industries.
Depositional plain:-
Such plains are formed by the deposition of alluvium by rivers, glaciers, and wind in lakes and seas. They are also called riverline plains and depositional plains.
Extra Question Answers –
What are the major landforms of the earth ?
The Major landforms of the earth are –
- Mountains
- Plateaus
- Plains
What are the different types of mountains ?
The different types of mountains are –
- Fold Mountains
- Block Mountain
- Volcanic Mountain
- Residual Mountain.
