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The Hindu Kush lies where the borders of Afghanistan and China meet Pakistan, has an average height of 5,000 m, and includes Tirich Mir, its highest peak at 7,690 m.
The Hindu Kush contains deep valleys, including Chitral, Bir, and Swat valleys, and historically significant passes used by traders and invaders.
Lowari Pass connects Chitral to Dir, while Shandur Pass connects Gilgit to Chitral.
1. Which combination best describes the relief and passes of the Northern Mountains?
2. A traveler needs to go from Gilgit to Chitral by a mountain pass. Which pass connects these two places?
3. A field team is identifying which rivers drain each range. Which assignment correctly matches all three Northern Mountain ranges with their rivers?
How many ranges comprise the Northern Mountains?
Three ranges.
What peak characteristics distinguish the Northern Mountains?
They have pyramidal peaks and parallel ridges.
Which rivers drain the Karakoram?
The Hunza, Mastuj, and Gilgit rivers.
Which rivers drain the Himalayas?
The Indus and its eastern tributaries.
Which rivers drain the Hindu Kush?
The Swat, Kunar, and Panjkora rivers.
How do temperatures change with altitude in the northern mountains?
They decrease as altitude increases.
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