Question Q14DiscussGS1GS2
What are the various types of glacial landforms formed in the Indian Himalayas. How do these features impact local ecosystems and human activities?
Introduction
Glacial landforms are formed by erosional or depositional action of glaciers. The Indian Himalayas display these landforms.
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Main Body
Various types of glacial landforms include:
i) Lakes formed as after retreating glacier
ii) Valleys formed from glacial action
iii) Depositional landforms due to falling action of glaciers
iv) Mountain scales, ridges, due to glacial action
v) Drumblins / inter-water lakes, Kames
— Aditya Agarwal · AIR 1
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Conclusion
Impact of these features on local ecosystem and human activities:
i) The presence of confers, shrubs and other tree spices suited for the regions
ii) Agricultural activities suited for farming - horticulture crops such as apples, cherries, crops such as kesar in farewas of Kashmir and lavender.
iii) Animal rearing – practice of transhumance by communities such as Gaddis and Bakkarwals.
iv) Influence on architecture: stone and wood houses that are sturdy. Pit houses observed in some areas.
v) Economy mostly based on agriculture and tourism due to beautiful scenery. (eg) Adventure tourism, trekking.
Changing glacial landforms and associated human activities:-
→ Due to climate change and increased frequency and intensity of disasters (eg) Kedarnath floods 2013
→ Declining snowfall in the region (eg) 2024 saw low snowfall in winter months
→ Pressure on pristine environment and unplanned, haphazard construction (eg) Tashmacih land subsidence
The glacial landforms of Himalayas offer unique ecosystem and human activities in these region have adopted for the same. However, changing climate provides never set of challenges.
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Diagram
Diagram showing glacial landform features: Motes arrow pointing to lakes and valley formation, depicting U-shaped valley with lakes and moraines
Answer continues on next page
- Clear enumeration of different glacial landforms
- Links landforms to ecosystem and human activities
- Provides specific examples (Kedarnath, Kashmir)
- Mentions indigenous communities (Gaddis, Bakkarwals)
- Discusses climate change impacts
- Uses diagram to illustrate U-shaped valleys
- Comprehensive coverage of agricultural practices
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Topper
Aditya Agarwal
AIR 12024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS2
Topic
Geography
Himalayas
Glacial Landforms
Writing Stats
230
Total words
2
Paragraphs
descriptive and explanatory
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