1. Leeward side- the side of the mountain that is sheltered from wids ; it gets very little rainfall.

2. Canyon- a deep valley with steep sides made of rock.

3. Mouth- the place where a river joints the sea or a lake.
4. Rapids- part of a river where the water flows very fast over rocks

Q/1=HOW ARE MOUNTAINS USEFUL TO US?

ANS= Mountains are very useful to us. They act as a barrier against cold and hot winds. Rivers
originating from mountains have rich pasture lands and valuable forests . Some mountains are rich in
minerals.

Q/2=WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF PLATEAUS?

ANA= Plateaus have grasslands on which cattle and sheep are reared. Some plateaus are rich in
mineral deposits.

Q/3=WHY ARE PLAINS THICKLY POPULATED?

ANS= Plains have fertile soil and are suitable for agriculture. Big cities and towns are located on
plains. Roads, railways, aerodromes and canals can be easily constructed in the plains . So, plains are
thickly populated.