Compare Bhangar and Khadar? (5 marks)

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Charecteristics Bhangar Khadar

Formation It was formed in the past when the Himalayan Rivers were changing course It was formed in recent times by the deposition of rivers

Location Found away from the rivers and has terrace like structures Found near rivers in floodplains

Special features

1: Age of Alluvium It is composed of older alluvium It is composed of newer alluvium

2: Kankar Nodules Higher concentration of Kankar Nodules Lower concentration of Kankar Nodules

3: Fertility It is less fertile It is very fertile

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Khadar is more fertile than Bhangar because

Distinguish between

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(ii) Bhangar and Khadar

(iii) Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats

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Charecteristics	Bhangar	Khadar
Formation	It was formed in the past when the Himalayan Rivers were changing course	It was formed in recent times by the deposition of rivers
Location	Found away from the rivers and has terrace like structures	Found near rivers in floodplains
Special features
1: Age of Alluvium	It is composed of older alluvium	It is composed of newer alluvium
2: Kankar Nodules	Higher concentration of Kankar Nodules	Lower concentration of Kankar Nodules
3: Fertility	It is less fertile	It is very fertile