Human Environment Interactions: The Tropical and Subtropical Region

These flashcards cover key concepts, definitions, and questions from the lecture on Human Environment Interactions, specifically related to the Tropical and Subtropical Regions.

Tributaries

Are streams or rivers that flow into a larger river or lake.

Equatorial

The climate is characterized by high temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year.

Bromeliads

Are plants that typically grow in tropical and subtropical environments.

Cassava

Is a starchy root vegetable that is a major source of carbohydrates in many tropical regions.

Density Population

Refers to the number of people living per unit area.

Inhospitable

An environment is one that is harsh and difficult for living organisms to thrive.

River’s Mouth

The point where a river meets a larger water body, such as an ocean or a lake, is called its .

Lifestyle

People in the Amazon's Basin typically engage in for their livelihood and depend on the forest for food and resources.

Harmful Changes

In recent times, people in the Amazon Basin have experienced due to deforestation and economic development.

Major cities on River Ganga

The major cities located on the River Ganga include are Haridwar and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand; Kanpur, Varanasi, and Prayagraj (Allahabad) in Uttar Pradesh; Patna, Bhagalpur, and Munger in Bihar; and Kolkata and Howrah in West Bengal

Climate

The climate of the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin is mostly with distinct wet and dry seasons.

Terrace Farming

Terraces are built on mountain slopes to agriculture by preventing soil erosion.

Environment's role

The environment influences population distribution in the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin by affecting availability and living conditions.

Forest Wealth

The Ganga–Brahmaputra Basin has rich forest wealth due to its climate and diverse ecosystems.

Location and Extent

The Amazon Basin is located in and covers a vast area across several countries.

Climatic Similarities

Both the Amazon and Ganga-Brahmaputra Basins experience distinct that shape their ecosystems.

Vegetation

The in the Amazon Basin is dense and diverse, dominated by tropical rainforests.

Wildlife

Both Basins support diverse that include unique and endangered species.

Soil

The type of affects agricultural practices and vegetation in both Basins.

Agriculture

Agriculture in the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin is primarily based on cultivation.

Human Settlement

Human settlement patterns vary greatly in the Amazon and Ganga-Brahmaputra Basins due to factors.

Transport

Transportation networks in both basins are largely influenced by .

Economic Activities

The economic activities in the Amazon Basin primarily revolve around as opposed to those in the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin.

Ganga Brahmaputra Basin

Is a key geographical feature marked on the physical map of India.

Ganga and Brahmaputra River

The mapping exercise includes marking the as significant rivers in India.

Tributaries of Ganga River

Marking the helps to understand the river system's hydrology.

Sunderban Delta

The is an important ecological area located at the mouth of the Ganga.