The west coast is narrow, has estuaries and short, fast rivers originating in the Western Ghats. It features important ports and rocky beaches. The east coast is wider, has river deltas and long, slow rivers. It is flatter and more ...
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Estuaries are coastal water bodies where rivers meet the sea and mix with saltwater. On the west coast, rivers like Narmada and Tapti flow rapidly into the Arabian Sea, forming estuaries due to the narrow land strip and steep Western ...
A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger water body by a barrier like sand or a reef. On India’s east coast, Chilika Lake in Odisha and Pulicat Lake in Andhra Pradesh are two famous lagoons. Class ...
Deltas form when rivers slow down near the sea and deposit silt and sediment. Over time, this builds up into fan-shaped land. Deltas like those of the Ganga and Godavari are very fertile because of nutrient-rich deposits, supporting dense agriculture. Class ...
India has two major island groups: the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea. These islands are known for coral reefs, rich biodiversity, tribal heritage and strategic maritime importance. Class 7 ...