Yes. The Aravalli Range spans across Rajasthan, Haryana, parts of Delhi and extends into Gujarat. Though it’s not very tall, it is geologically important and protects the plains from desert expansion. These states benefit from its mineral, ecological and historical ...
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Yes. Moving eastward from the Thar Desert, you encounter the Aravalli Hills in Rajasthan. These are among the oldest mountain ranges in the world. They run northeast to southwest and act as a barrier that limits the desert’s eastward spread. Class ...
Sand dunes have similar shapes to mountains because of wind movement. The wind constantly pushes sand in a particular direction, forming a mound with a gentle and steep side, much like a mountain. However, dunes are mobile and change shape ...
A sand dune typically has a crescent, ridge or mound-like shape. Formed by wind in desert regions, dunes have a gentle slope on one side and a steeper slope on the other. Their shape changes over time due to shifting ...
Yes. Eurasia is a combined continental landmass that includes Europe and Asia. It is the largest continent on Earth. India lies on the southern edge of the Eurasian Plate and its collision with the Indian Plate formed the Himalayas millions ...