Multiple choice

What is a disadvantage of the Eastern/Western Ghats?

  1. heavy rains for tropical plant growth

  2. steep slopes

  3. unsafe rivers for travel/trade

  4. thick hardwood forests

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The rivers flowing through the steep slopes of the Western and Eastern Ghats have rapid currents and rocky courses. This makes them highly dangerous and unsuitable for navigation, preventing their use as trade or transportation routes.