Sail E0 Webinar
Question
Consider the following statements about mountains passes:

  1. Passes are often found just above the source of a river, constituting a drainage divide.

  2. Passes provide a route between two mountain tops with a minimum of descent.

  3. The top of the pass is not suitable for building, as it does not have any flat ground.


Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Options:
A .  1 and 3
B .  1 and 2
C .  1, 2 and 3
D .  2 and 3
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
The mountain pass is a route, through a mountain range over a ridge. Passes provide a route between two mountains tops with a minimum of descent. Passes are often found just above the sources of a river, constituting a drainage divide.
The top of a pass is frequently the only flat ground in the area, a high vantage points, so it is often a preferred site for building.

Was this answer helpful ?
Next Question

Submit Solution

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Videos

Latest Test Papers