Locate the landform features of Pakistan on the map
Plains, Deserts, Mountain Ranges, Plateaus, Coastal Areas and Rivers
SLO Content
Pakistan has a wide variety of physical landforms including plains, deserts, mountain ranges, plateaus, coastal areas and rivers. These landforms influence the country's climate, agriculture, transportation, economy and way of life. Identifying them on the map helps students understand Pakistan's physical geography.
Landform Features of Pakistan
Locate the following features on the map:
Plains:
Upper Indus Plain, Lower Indus Plain
Deserts:
Thar Desert, Thal Desert, Kharan Desert
Mountain Ranges:
Hindu Kush, Karakoram, Himalayan Range, Sulaiman Range, Safed Koh, Kirthar Range, Waziristan Range, Salt Range
Plateaus:
Potwar Plateau, Balochistan Plateau
Coastal Areas:
Karachi Coast, Makran Coast
Rivers:
Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, Kabul, Hub, Dasht
Map Activity
Identify the Landform
Select the correct landform for each description.
1. Which desert is located in south-eastern Pakistan?
2. Which river is known as the lifeline of Pakistan?
3. Which plateau is located in northern Punjab?
Concept-Based MCQs
Which river is known as the lifeline of Pakistan?
Which desert is located in the south-eastern part of Pakistan?
Which mountain range contains K2, the highest peak in Pakistan?
Answer Key
1. The Indus River is called the lifeline of Pakistan because it provides water for agriculture, industries and daily life.
2. The Thar Desert is located in the south-eastern part of Pakistan, mainly in Sindh Province.
3. The Karakoram Range contains K2, the second-highest mountain in the world and the highest peak in Pakistan.
Constructed Response Question (CRQ)
4 Marks Question
Name any four major landform features of Pakistan and explain one importance of each.