Physical Landscapes: The Himalayas and Major Rivers
Geography · Year 9 · South and East Asia · 3o Periodo

Physical Landscapes: The Himalayas and Major Rivers

Investigate the formation of the Himalayas and the importance of major river systems like the Ganges and Yangtze.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsDfE National Curriculum Geography Key Stage 3: Place Knowledge;understand geographical similarities, differences and links between places through the study of human and physical geography of a region within Asia.

About This Topic

Investigate the formation of the Himalayas and the importance of major river systems like the Ganges and Yangtze.

Key Questions

  1. How were the Himalayas formed?
  2. Why are river systems like the Ganges and Yangtze vital to the populations of India and China?
  3. What physical hazards affect these river basins?

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