On the map, place the following landform names in the boxes provided: Balochistan Plateau; Himalayan Ranges; Karakoram Range; Salt Range.
Study Fig. 1.2 (Insert). Name the mountain landform labelled A in the photograph. A .....................................................
What does the term ‘topography’ mean?
Describe the natural topography of the northern regions.
State two reasons why deforestation has taken place in the Northern Mountains.
Explain two impacts of deforestation in the Northern Mountains on the natural environment. You should develop your answer.
Describe the importance of the Northern Mountains for Pakistan.
Reducing the effects of deforestation is more achievable in the northern regions than in other parts of Pakistan. To what extent can the problems caused by deforestation in the northern regions of Pakistan be solved? Give reasons to support your judgement and refer to examples you have studied. You should consider different points of view in your answer.