Explain the four divisions of the northern plains ??
Explain the four divisions of the northern plains ??
The Four main divisions of the Northern Plains are:
1. The Bhabar belt - adjacent to the foothills of the Himalayas, lies parallel to Shiwaliks and consists of pebbles which are carried down by the river streams. The bhabar is generally narrow about 8-16 km wide.
2.The Terai belt - lies next to the Bhabar region and is composed of newer alluvium. This region is extremely wet, swampy and marshy. It also receives heavy rainfall throughout the year and is populated with a variety of wildlife.
3. The Bhangar belt - consists of older alluvium and forms the alluvial terrace of the flood plains. They lie above the flood plains of the rivers and present a terrace like feature.
4. The Khadar belt - They are the newer deposits of the flood plains and lie in lowland areas after the Bangar belt. It is made up of fresh newer alluvium which is deposited by the rivers flowing down the plain. This belt is fertile and ideal for intensive agriculture.
The Four main divisions of the Northern Plains are:
1. The Bhabar belt - adjacent to the foothills of the Himalayas, lies parallel to Shiwaliks and consists of pebbles which are carried down by the river streams. The bhabar is generally narrow about 8-16 km wide.
2.The Terai belt - lies next to the Bhabar region and is composed of newer alluvium. This region is extremely wet, swampy and marshy. It also receives heavy rainfall throughout the year and is populated with a variety of wildlife.
3. The Bhangar belt - consists of older alluvium and forms the alluvial terrace of the flood plains. They lie above the flood plains of the rivers and present a terrace like feature.
4. The Khadar belt - They are the newer deposits of the flood plains and lie in lowland areas after the Bangar belt. It is made up of fresh newer alluvium which is deposited by the rivers flowing down the plain. This belt is fertile and ideal for intensive agriculture.
