China s geographical and geomorphological features, China s topographical features

China's topography is high in the west and low in the east, and is distributed in a stepped manner. The terrain is varied, with a vast mountainous area. The terrain is high in the west and low in the east, and it is inclined to the ocean, which is conducive to the moist air flow over the ocean to penetrate deep into the interior and form precipitation. On the other hand, many large rivers have flowed eastward, connecting the east and the west, and facilitating the economic ties between the coastal areas and the interior.

The river descends from west to east, and the river has a large drop, and the water energy is abundant. The diverse terrain has provided favorable conditions for the development of diversified agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and sideline operations in accordance with local conditions. Mountainous areas have advantages in the development of forestry, animal husbandry, tourism, mining, etc.; However, the mountainous area has a rugged ground and inconvenient transportation, which is not conducive to the development of planting industry.

Due to the vast area of mountainous areas and the small number of plains, there is a shortage of cultivated land resources.

China's topography is complex, there are plateaus, mountains, plains, hills, basins five kinds of terrain, the mountainous area is vast, accounting for about 2 3 of the national area, the terrain is high in the west and low in the east, roughly in a three-step distribution. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the southwest has an average altitude of more than 4,000 meters.

There are many lakes in China, with a total of more than 24,800 lakes, including more than 2,800 natural lakes with an area of more than 1 square kilometer. Although the number of lakes is large, the distribution of lakes is very uneven. In general, the eastern monsoon region, especially the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, is home to the largest group of freshwater lakes in China. In the west, the lakes of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau are more concentrated, and most of them are inland saltwater lakes.

China's topographical features are rich and colorful, and can be roughly divided into three major regions: eastern, central and western. The eastern part of the country is flat, mostly plains and hilly areas, the most famous of which is the Yangtze River Delta. The terrain in the central part is dominated by mountains and plateaus, mainly in the Qinling-Huaihe area.

The western terrain includes the Tibetan Plateau and the Inner Mongolia Plateau, as well as the southern mountains and basins.

China's topographical features not only form a colorful natural landscape, but also have an important impact on people's lives and economic activities. The eastern part of the country has a flat terrain and a humid climate, which is suitable for the development of agriculture and industry. The terrain in the central part is high mountains and plateaus, and the climate is relatively cold and dry, which is not conducive to farming and living, but thanks to the large forest resources, it is suitable for forestry and mining.

The terrain in the west is high in altitude and the climate is cold and dry, but there are rich mineral resources hidden underground, so it is suitable for mining and resource development.

In short, the diversity of China's topographic features determines the differences in China's natural resources and environmental quality, as well as the diversity of people's survival and economic activities. We need to make full use of the topographical characteristics of the region, promote the balanced economic development of various regions, and protect natural resources and the ecological environment.