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Write a short note on features and location of Thar Desert.

Answer» <html><body><p></p>Solution :(i) It lies towards the western <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/margins-1087492" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about MARGINS">MARGINS</a> of <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/aravallis-381198" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about ARAVALLIS">ARAVALLIS</a> hills. <br/> (ii) It vast expand is covered with sand dunes which change their shape very frequently. <br/> (iii) It is a land of undulating topography dotted with the longitudinal dunes. <br/> (iv) Crescent shape are common which are known as barchans. <br/> (v) This area receives very low rainfall less than 150 mm <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/per-590802" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about PER">PER</a> <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/year-1464599" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about YEAR">YEAR</a>. <br/> (vi) It has arid climate with lack of vegetation. <br/> (vii) The vegetation common in the region are Cacti, Kher, Kikar, Babool, Aclacia, Rhododendrons, etc. <br/> (viii) During rainy season some streams appear which disappear in summer. Luni is an important river of the region. <br/> (ix) Lakes and Palayas have brackish water which is important for obtaining salt. The largest salt water lake is Sambhar lake which is seen here. <br/> (ix) Low precipitation and high evaporation makes it water deficit region. <br/> (xi) Mushroom rocks, shifting dunes, oasis can be seen in the region. <br/> (xi) On the basis of orientation Thar desert is divided as: <br/> (a) Northern parts sloping towards Sindh <br/> (b) The southern part sloping towards Rann</body></html>


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