Fig. 1 shows a field geologist’s cross-section from the north of Pakistan to the Arabian Sea. It was prepared for an investigation into how relief affects s...
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Fig. 1 shows a field geologist’s cross-section from the north of Pakistan to the Arabian Sea. It was prepared for an investigation into how relief affects settlement, transport and economic development. The labelled line crosses the Karakoram, western mountains, Indus Plain and coastal belt. Use the figure and your own knowledge in your answer.
(a) Identify the mountain range labelled X. [1]
(b) Describe one difference in relief between the area labelled Y and the area labelled Z. [1]
(c) Explain two reasons why the Indus Plain is important for Pakistan’s development. [2]
Answer Details
(a) Karakoram [1] (b) Y is mountainous/steep/high relief whereas Z is flat/low-lying/gently sloping [1] (c) Any two: fertile alluvial soils support intensive agriculture [1]; rivers and canals provide irrigation [1]; flat land permits dense settlement/roads/railways/industry [1]; major cities and markets are located there [1]. [2]
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