Why is the course of east-flowing rivers often longer than west-flowing rivers?
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Correct answer: Because they travel a longer distance from the Western Ghats to the eastern coast
The Western Ghats are near the western coast, so east-flowing rivers travel longer distances. Exam tip: link distance with the position of Western Ghats.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because they travel a longer distance from the Western Ghats to the eastern coast
Why is this the correct answer?
The Western Ghats are near the western coast, so east-flowing rivers travel longer distances. Exam tip: link distance with the position of Western Ghats.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Geography question. Chapter: Drainage. Topic: The Peninsular Rivers.
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