SSC
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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The Tibetan Plateau sits north of the Himalayas and extends well into western China. How does this physical feature impact settlement?
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the settlement was reserved for small populated communities who lived off the forest and rivers
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range isolates the west coast of South America from the rest of the continent
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the abundance of freshwater flowing through that makes abundant life possible
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has numerous glaciers and is a reliable source of water in the region
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -These are the highest mountains in the world. They provided a nearly impassable border for Ancient China, keeping the area isolated from many other civilizations. They were also important to Chinese religion and were considered sacred.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Tibetan Plateau is an important water source in Asia. As the “Third Pole” of the Earth, the Tibetan Plateau has significant dynamic and thermal effects on East Asian climate patterns, the Asian monsoon process and atmospheric circulation in the Northern Hemisphere.
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