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What are the major differences between the physical and climatic conditions of the eastern and western Himalayas? 1. Western Himalayas receive most of the precipitation in the winter months and Eastern Himalayas in the summer months. 2. Western Himalayas are less in average latitude than the eastern Himalayas. 3. Snowline occurs at a higher altitude in Eastern Himalayas than in the Western Himalayas. Select the correct answer using the codes below.

What are the major differences between the physical and climatic conditions of the eastern and western Himalayas? 1. Western Himalayas receive most of the precipitation in the winter months and Eastern Himalayas in the summer months. 2. Western Himalayas are less in average latitude than the eastern Himalayas. 3. Snowline occurs at a higher altitude in Eastern Himalayas than in the Western Himalayas. Select the correct answer using the codes below. Correct Answer 1 and 3 only

The correct answer is option 1 i.e 1 and 3 only

  • There are certain differences between the physical and climatic conditions of the eastern and western Himalayas which also have an effect on the glaciers and their terminal level:
  • Western Himalayas receive most of the precipitation in the winter months and Eastern Himalayas in the summer months. Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • Western Himalayas are in a higher latitude than the eastern Himalayas. Ladakh glaciers come down gentler slopes than those of Eastern Himalayas. Hence statement 2 is wrong.
  • Winter precipitation is at a lower temperature than the summer precipitation. Even in Eastern Himalayas, winter snowline comes down to 2000 m.
  • During winters snow and sleet fall on the slopes which are cooler and on the snow and ice surface it induces freezing.
  • During winter months on the glacial surface whatever snow falls collect and it adds to the thickness of the glacier.
  • Summer precipitation is at a higher temperature and it is mostly in the form of rains up to 4266 m. Rainwater induces melting and thinning of the glacial surface.
  • In Eastern Himalayas where most of the precipitation is in the summers, both the snowline and the terminal end of the glaciers are higher. Hence statement 3 is correct.

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