Bhabar belt | Terai Belt |
a. This belt lies adjacent to the foothills of the Himalayas, lies parallel to Shiwaliks . | Terai belt lies next to the Bhabar region and is composed of newer alluvium |
b. This belt consists of pebbles which are carried down by the river streams. | This region is extremely wet, swampy and marshy. |
c. The bhabar is generally narrow about 8-16 km wide. |
It also receives heavy rainfall throughout the year and is populated with a variety of wildlife. |