Distinguish between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.
Western Ghats | Eastern Ghats |
Mark
the western edge of the Deccan Plateau. Continuous,
can be crossed through the passes only. Discontinuous,
irregular and dissected by rivers draining into the Bay of Bengal.
| Mark
the eastern edge of the Deccan Plateau. Irregular and dissected by rivers draining
into the Bay of Bengal. |
Higher;
average elevation is 900−1600 meters. | Lower;
average elevation is 600 meters. |
It
experiences orographic rain mostly in summer due to the summer monsoons. The
climate is hot and moist. | It
receives rain mostly in winter through North-eastern monsoon. |
Soil
is highly fertile. Rice, spices, rubber and fruits like coconuts, cashew nuts
etc. are grown. | Soil
is not as fertile. Rice, groundnut, tobacco,
coconuts etc. are grown. |