How plains are formed | Geography terms
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The text explains how rivers like the Ganga, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri have deposited sediments over thousands of years, shaping important landforms like the North Indian Plain, Brahmaputra Plain, and Eastern Coastal Plains of India.
Insights
- The North Indian Plain and the Brahmaputra Plain were formed by the gradual deposition of sediments by rivers like the Ganga and Brahmaputra over millennia, shaping the landscape significantly.
- The Eastern Coastal Plains of India, influenced by rivers such as Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri, have been shaped by the massive sediment deposits, resulting in the creation of extensive coastal plains.
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What are the types of plains on Earth?
Alluvial, coastal, and interior plains.
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Formation of Earth's Diverse Plains
- The text discusses the formation of various plains on Earth, including the North Indian Plain and the Brahmaputra Plain in Assam, highlighting how rivers like the Ganga and Brahmaputra have deposited sediments over thousands of years, forming significant landforms. It also mentions the Eastern Coastal Plains of India, where rivers like Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri deposit large volumes of sediments, creating coastal plains.
