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Name the two Ghats that mark the edges of the Deccan Plateau. Distinguish between the two by giving three characteristics of each.
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The two Ghats—the Western and the Eastern Ghats mark the edges of the Deccan Plateau.
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Western Ghats |
Eastern Ghats |
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Western Ghats are higher than Eastern Ghats. Their average elevation is 900-1600 metres. |
Eastern Ghats are lower than Western Ghats. Their average elevation is 600 metres. |
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They have steep slopes as height increases from north to south. |
They have a gentle slope. |
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They are continuous and can be crossed through passes only. |
They are discontinuous and irregular and dissected by rivers draining into Bay of Bengal. |
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They have evergreen to deciduous forests. |
The Eastern Ghats have scrub vegetation due to overgrazing and deforestation. |
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Highest Peaks include: Anai Mudi (2695 metres) and Doda beta( 2637 metres). |
Highest Peaks include: Mahendragiri(1501 metres) |
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