Geomorphological characteristics of Inner Mongolia

Geomorphological features of Inner Mongolia: Plateau is the main feature, and the terrain is flat.

The topography of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region extends obliquely from northeast to southwest, showing a long and narrow shape. The whole area basically belongs to plateau landform area, which consists of Hulunbeier Plateau, Xilingol Plateau, Alashan Plateau, Wulanchabu Plateau and Ordos Plateau. The landform features of Inner Mongolia are diverse, including plains, plateaus, deserts, mountains and lakes.

The total area of Inner Mongolia is about1180,000 square kilometers, which spans the Yellow River, Ergon, Nenjiang River and Xiliao River. The western and northern parts of Inner Mongolia are plateau areas with high altitude, undulating terrain and many peaks, which are also important components of grassland ecosystem. There are several big deserts in the south and west of Inner Mongolia, such as Ordos Desert, Xiangshawan Desert and Kubuqi Desert. These areas are low-lying, with frequent sandstorms and sparse vegetation, which are typical desert landforms.

The vast prairie in Inner Mongolia is one of its typical geomorphological features, which is formed by long-term accumulated sediments, with flat and open terrain, and is suitable for developing agriculture and animal husbandry. In addition, there are some mountainous areas in Inner Mongolia, such as Daxing 'anling and Ergong Mountain, which have steep terrain, high altitude and cold climate, and are also habitats for rare animals and plants. There are also many lakes in Inner Mongolia, such as Hulun Lake and Badain Jilin Lake, most of which are distributed in Hulunbeier grassland and Daxinganling area.

Weather characteristics in Inner Mongolia

Inner Mongolia is located in the north of China, with dry climate and little precipitation. Most areas are extremely cold in winter and hot in summer. The temperature difference between day and night in Inner Mongolia is large, especially in spring and autumn. The temperature may be higher during the day and obviously lower at night.

Inner Mongolia often encounters sandstorms in spring, especially in desert areas. Strong winds may bring a lot of dust and affect visibility and air quality. There are more thunderstorms in summer, especially in mountainous areas and grassland areas. Autumn is the season of harvest on the grassland, with suitable temperature, dryness and coolness.