After reading this article you will learn about the geology of Indian arid zone. The chief characteristic of the geology and rocks of India arid-zone is noticed in its remarkable succession of pre-Cambrian rocks which go far down towards the base of the Archaean. This sequence commences for the Bundelkhand gneiss, which is one of the oldest granites exposed anywhere [...]
This article throws light upon the six main types of formations found in the Indian Desert. The types are: 1. Mixed Xeromorphic Thorn Forest 2. Mixed Xeromorphic Woodlands 3. Psammophytic Scrub Desert 4. Lithophytic Scrub Desert 5. Mixed Xeromorphic Riverine Thorn Forest 6. Halophytic Scrub Desert. Type # 1. Mixed Xeromorphic Thorn Forest: The plants growing on Aravallis and rugged [...]
After reading this article you will learn about Physiography of Arid Zone:- 1. General Physiography of Arid Zone 2. Physiographic Divisions of Arid Zone. General Physiography of Arid Zone: The whole region is dry and bears a desolate appearance with blown sand as its main feature. Generally, three types of sand dunes are present, namely: (a) Longitudinal dunes, (b) Barchans, [...]