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Drainage System

Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science

Quick revision notes for Drainage System — Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Basic Concepts and Definitions

  • Drainage system is the systematic pattern of rivers in any region
  • River basin is the area drained by a river and its tributaries
  • Water divide is a mountain or upland that separates water flow of different rivers
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River Course Stages

  • Rivers have three stages: Upper Course, Middle Course, and Lower Course
  • Upper Course: Intense erosion, steep slopes, V-shaped valleys
  • Middle Course: Reduced flow, meandering begins, lateral erosion
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Drainage Patterns

  • Four main drainage patterns: Dendritic, Trellis, Rectangular, and Radial
  • Dendritic Pattern: Tree-like arrangement (e.g., Ganga system)
  • Trellis Pattern: Net-like pattern from mountainous streams (Himalayan streams)
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Himalayan Rivers

  • Three major systems: Indus (Sindhu), Ganga, and Brahmaputra
  • Perennial rivers with water throughout the year
  • Fed by monsoon rains and melting snow/glaciers

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A drainage system is the systematicThese are perennial rivers originating fromThese are seasonal rivers originating mainlyRivers form different patternsUpper Course

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