Question
Differentiate between the human settlements in the Ganga river basin and the Amazon river basin.
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Answer
| S.No | Human settlements in the Ganga river basin | Human settlements in the Amazon river basin |
| (i) | Nucleated settlements are found in Ganga river basin. | (i) Dispersed settlements are found in Amazon river basin. |
| (ii) | Flat land, availibality of water, fertile soil,favourable climate is suitable for human settlement. | (ii) Unfavourable climate, heavy rainfall, inaccessibility makes the Amazon river basin unsuitable for human settlement. |
| (iii) | The above conditions along with a good transport network has helped to flourish agriculture and other industries. | (iii) Due to dense evergreen forests and poor transport facility there are restrictions on the use of natural resources, which have affected economic development. |
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