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State two differences between a perennial stream and a seasonal stream as shown on a topographical sheet.
Original Khojo Papers practice question — not from a past board paper.
Answer
A perennial stream is shown by a continuous blue line because it carries water throughout the year, while a seasonal stream is shown by a broken blue line with sand or dry-bed markings because it carries water only in the rainy season.
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Explanation
Seasonal streams are common in areas of low and highly seasonal rainfall.
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