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Geography of ancient India
Ganges River
In the Ganges river its faith rather then geography.
As the river passes through the plains, it leaves the rich sediment behind.
Melted ice carried down from the Himalayas provides the Ganges River plains with a good supply of water.
The Indus River is a major river system in India that helped people in many ways.
The Indus River valley contains some of the best farmland in the world.
The Indus River is sometimes compared to Egypt's Nile River .
It gets most of its water from snow melting in the Hindu Kush mountains and the Himalayas.
Himalaya Mountains
The Himalayas live up to their name, which means “home of snows.
Beyond the Himalaya there are also a collection of snow clad mountains and glaciers which are the water supply.
This mountain range is the highest in the world and forms a natural border between the Indian subcontinent and much of Asia
Deccan Plateau
The plateau is fairly dry.
The Deccan Plateau has several kinds of land.
A plateau is a raised area of land that is flatter than a mountain.
Eastern & Western Ghats
The Western Ghats are higher than the Eastern Ghats.
The Eastern Ghats are not as wet as the Western Ghats.
The Eastern Ghats extend along India's east coast.
Thar Dessert
The dry conditions make dust storms common.
Camels are perfect for the dry climate of the desert because they can go for very long periods without drinking water.
The massive Thar Desert in northern India is mostly sand and stone.
Hindu Kush mountains
Many parts of the mountain range are unlivable because snow and ice permanently cover the steep slopes and peaks.
For thousands of years, traders used the pass to enter the Indus River valley.
this mountain range isone of the highest in the world with some of its peaks rising almost five miles high.
Brahmaputra river
The river becomes slower and deeper as it flows into its valley.
These rains can cause the river to overflow its banks.
The water is cold as it rushes over the sharp rocks.