CHAPTER-1: ENVIRONMENT
A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1.
How
much part of the earth is covered with water?
a)
61% b) 66% c) 71% d)
81%
2.
Which
is the domain of living things?
a)
Lithosphere b) Biosphere c) Hydrosphere d)
Atmosphere
3.
The
average thickness of lithosphere is-
a)
100
km b) 500km c) 1000 km d) 2000 km
4.
What
is the mean temperature of earth?
a)
10˚ b) 15˚ c) 20˚ d) 25˚
5.
Which
of these is not a part of physical environment?
a)
Land b) water c) air d) agriculture
6.
Which
of these is a part of the biological environment?
a)
Plants b) air c) water d)
mountains
7.
Natural
environment does not refer to-
a)
Biotic
conditions c) Abiotic
conditions
b)
Physical
conditions d) Human
conditions
8.
Which
of these is refered to as a solid layer of the earth?
a)
Lithosphere b) Hydrosphere c) Atmosphere d)
Biosphere
9.
Which
layer protects us from harmful rays of the sun?
a)
Lithosphere b) Hydrosphere c) Atmosphere d)
Biosphere
B. Very Short Answer Type Questions
1.
Name
of the three realms of the earth?
2.
What
are the biotic and abiotic components of the natural environment?
3.
State
the importance of atmosphere of the living world.
4.
What
does the human environment reveal?
5.
List
various comforts which the lithosphere provides to us?
6.
Give
some examples of natural ecosystem on the earth.
7.
What
is biosphere?
8.
What
is the utility of the lithosphere?
9.
State
two functions of atmosphere?
10.
What
is the meaning of environment?
11.
Suggest
three different relief features of the lithosphere?
12.
What
is physical-natural environment?
13.
Define
atmosphere.
14.
Define
ecosystem.
C.
Short Answer Type Questions
1.
Why
is it necessary to study the natural environment?
2.
Why
must we respect nature and not meddle with it?
3.
How
does the natural environment vary from place to place?
4.
Explain
the relationship among the components of the environment.
5.
Differentiate
between Natural and Human environment?
6.
Why
should we protect our environment?
7.
The
earth is a unique planet. Give reasons.
8.
State
three characteristics of lithosphere.
9.
State
three advantages of lithosphere.
10.
Give
some examples of ecosystem?
11.
State
two functions of atmosphere?
12.
The
environment is dynamic. Explain.
13.
Man
is an important part of biosphere. Explain.
D. Long Answer Type Questions
1.
How
do plants and animals depend upon each other? Explain.
2.
How
do human beings become an important component of the environment?
3.
Describe
the major components of the Natural Environment.
E.
Hots Corner
1.
How
do human beings modify the natural environment?
2.
How
does the atmosphere act as a blanket for our Earth?
3.
What
type of life the early human led?
4.
How
did man try to change environment?
F.
Value Based Questions
1.
What
can you do to preserve biodiversity?
2.
Why
is biosphere important?
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CHAPTER-2: INSIDE OUR EARTH
A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1.
The
Earth was formed about:
a)
4,000
million years ago c) 4,500 million
years ago
b)
5,000
million years ago d) 5,500 million
years ago
2.
The
pacific Ocean covered an area of:
a)
140
million sq. km c) 150
million sq. km
b)
160
million sq. km d) 170
million sq. km
3.
Mt.
Everest has a height of-
a)
8,248
m b) 8,448 m c) 8,648 m d) 8,848 m
4.
The
core has a radius of-
a)
3,170
km b) 3,270 km c) 3,370 km d) 3,470 km
5.
Which
of the following is the hardest mineral?
a)
Shale b) Granite c) Diamond d) Marble
6.
Which
of the following is a metamorphic rock?
a)
Shale b) Granite c) Coal d) Marble
7.
Oil
wells have been dug up to a depth of-
a)
2
km b) 6 km c) 4 km d) 8 km
8.
The
uppermost layer of the earth is called-
a)
Core
b) Nife c) Mantle d) Crust
9.
The
continental mass is called-
a)
Sial b) Sima c) Nife d)Core
10.
The
Mantle has adepth of-
a)
2,900
km b) 2,700 km c) 2,800 km d) 2,600 km
B. Very Short Answer Type Questions
1.
What
is lithosphere?
2.
Mention
two characteristics of the crust.
3.
write
two characteristics of the mantle.
4.
Mention
two characteristics of the core.
5.
Name
the most abundant elements the crust of the earth?
6.
Why
are igneous rocks called primary rocks?
7.
Why
are sedimentary rocks known as secondary rocks?
8.
Why
are fossils preserved in sedimentary and not in igneous rocks?
9.
How
are igneous rocks formed?
10.
State
the importance of igneous rocks?
11.
What
are secondary rocks?
C.
Short Answer Type Questions
1.
Differentiate
between the extrusive and intrusive igneous rock.
2.
Give
a comparison of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
3.
How
are rocks useful to man?
4.
Distinguish
between igneous and sedimentary rocks.
D. Long Answer Type Questions
1.
Write
a note on the internal structure of the earth.
2.
Describe
the classification of rocks on the basis of their formation.
3.
Explain the cycle of Rock Transformation.
E.
Hots Corner
1.
Why
is Earth called a dynamic planet?
2.
How
are sedimentary rocks formed?
3.
In
spite of high temperature in the interior of the core, rocks act as solid. Give
reason.
4.
Distinguish
between Sial and Sima.
5.
Distinguish
between Rocks and Minerals.
F.
Value Based Questions
1.
How
is the crust of the earth useful to us?
2.
What
is the main importance of a mantle?
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CHAPTER-3: OUR CHANGING EARTH
A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1.
Which
of these is not an external process of change?
a)
Wind b) River c) earthquake d) Glaciers
2.
A
delta is formed by the work of-
a)
Glacier b) River c) Wind d)
Sea
3.
Continental
glaciers are found in-
a)
Australia b) South America c) Antarctica d)
Indian Ocean
4.
Dark
coloured substance in a soil is called-
a)
Bacteria b) earth worms c) Humus d)
Acids
5.
The
soils found in river basins are called-
a)
Black
soils b) Red soils c) Alluvial soils d) laterite soils
6.
The
rock which is made up of molten magma is-
a)
Igneous b) Sedimentary c) Metamorphic d)
Lava
7.
The
innermost layer of the earth is-
a)
Crust b) core c)
mantle d) Sial
8.
Gold,
petroleum and coal are examples of-
a)
Rocks b) minerals c) fossils d)
none
9.
Which
of these is a sudden movement?
a)
Earthquake b) Exogenic forces c) Lava d)
glaciers
10.
The
place from which the movement of earthquake starts-
a)
Focus b) Epicenter c) Crater d)
Vent
B. Very Short Answer Type Questions
1.
What
are lithospheric plates?
2.
Give
two examples of sudden movement on the earth’s surface?
3.
What
are diastrophic forces?
4.
What
is a volcano?
5.
How
is earthquake caused?
6.
Which
location proves more dangerous in case of earthquake?
7.
Name
the three types of earthquake waves?
8.
Can
we predict the occurrence of an earthquake?
9.
How
can you reduce the impact of an earthquake?
10.
What
are the common earthquake prediction methods usually adopted by the local
people?
11.
What
is weathering?
12.
What
are river meanders?
13.
What
is a delta? How is it formed?
14.
What
are sea caves?
C.
Short Answer Type Questions
1.
Describe
briefly the role of the Endogenic and Exogenic forces in the formation of
various types of landforms?
2.
Explain
the role of weathering and erosion in modifying the surface of the earth.
3.
What
are sudden movements? Explain how earthquakes and volcanoes modify the surface
of the earth.
4.
How
is running water the most effective agent of denudation?
5.
Distinguish
between Erosion and Weathering.
6.
How
is the magnitude of an earthquake measured?
7.
Discuss
the important components of Earthquake preparedness.
D. Long Answer Type Questions
1.
Explain
the various features produced by glaciers.
2.
How
does wind modify the surface of the earth?
3.
What
is rock cycle? Explain with the help of a diagram.
4.
‘Inspite
of high temperature in the interior of the earth, rocks act as solid’. Give
reasons.
5.
Name
some of the famous waterfalls in the world.
E.
Hots Corner
1.
How
is erosion of rocks caused?
2.
How
is a waterfall formed by the river?
3.
On
what factors does the rate of weathering and erosion depend?
4.
Differentiate
between Endogenic and Exogenic forces.
5.
Explain
the work of river as an agent of degradation.
F.
Value Based Questions
1.
Do
you believe in the Continental Drifts Theory? Why or Why not?
2.
How
is the study of exogenic and endogenic processes important?
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CHAPTER-4: AIR
A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1.
How
much percentage of atmosphere is constituted by oxygen gas?
a)
10.95% b) 15.95% c) 21% d)
25.95%
2.
Which
is the closest layer of the earth?
a)
Stratosphere b) Troposphere c) Mesosphere d)
Ionosphere
3.
Which
gas absorbs ultra-violet rays of the sun?
a)
Oxygen b) Nitrogen c) Ozone d) Helium
4.
The
temperature decreases in troposphere at the rate of 1˚C for everyday?
a)
100
meters b) 125 meters c) 150 meters d) 165 meters
5.
How
much percentage increase has occurred in carbon dioxide of the earth?
a)
5% b)10% c) 25% d) 15%
6.
Which
of the following gases constitute the major portions of the atmosphere?
a)
Oxygen b) Nitrogen c) Ozone d) Helium
7.
Atmospheric
layer important for human beings-
a)
Stratosphere b) Troposphere c) Mesosphere d)
Ionosphere
8.
The
uppermost layer of the atmosphere is known as-
a)
Stratosphere b) Exosphere c) Mesosphere d)
Ionosphere
9.
How
much percentage of atmosphere is constitute by nitrogen?
a)
72.08% b) 94.08% c) 76.08% d)
78.08%
10.
The
atmosphere is mainly heated by-
a)
Short
wave solar radiation c) Long
wave terrestrial radiation
b)
Reflected
solar radiation d)
Scattered solar radiation
B. Very Short Answer Type Questions
1.
What
is the importance of atmosphere to the life present on the earth?
2.
Describe
the chief characteristics of troposphere?
3.
State
the major properties of stratosphere?
4.
State
the significance of Ionosphere?
5.
What
is greenhouse effect?
6.
Name
the important elements of weather and climate?
7.
Why
poles are covered with snow?
8.
What
type of weather is associated with low pressure?
9.
State
the significance of rainfall on earth?
10.
How
is balance of carbon dioxide maintained in the air?
C.
Short Answer Type Questions
1.
Explain
the relation between pressure and temperature.
2.
State
the role of moisture in the atmosphere?
3.
List
four useful features of the atmosphere.
4.
Distinguish
between weather and climate?
5.
Discuss
the impact of rise in earth’s temperature or global warming?
6.
Briefly
explain the three types of winds experienced on the earth’s surface?
D. Long Answer Type Questions
1.
Describe
the structure of the atmosphere.
2.
Explain
the elements of weather and climate?
E.
Hots Corner
1.
How
have the winds been given their names?
2.
Why
does the stratosphere provide ideal flying conditions for large jet aircrafts?
3.
Why
is the temperature of the atmospherelow in the mornings and evenings?
4.
Why
does the pressure decrease with altitude?
5.
On
the basis of mechanism of rainfall, explain the major types of rainfalls.
F.
Value Based Questions
1.
Are
winds useful to us? If yes, how?
2.
What
would happen if the ionosphere did not exists as a layer of the atmosphere?
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CHAPTER-5: WATER
A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1.
Which
current flows along the N.E. coast of the Atlantic?
a)
Kuroshio b) Gulf stream c) Canary d) Benguela
2.
Which
of these is not a warm ocean current?
a)
Labrador
current b) Gulf stream c) Benguela d)
Kuroshio
3.
Tsunamis
are caused due to-
a)
Volcanos b) Tides c) Earthquakes d)
Ocean currents
4.
Sahara
Desert has been formed due to this current-
a)
Canary b) Benguela c) Gulf stream d)
Brazilian
5.
Which
is a tidal port in India?
a)
Mumbai b) Chennai c) Kandla d)
Cochin
6.
Which
out of the following process is responsible for transforming liquid into vapor?
a)
Condensation b) Evaporation c) Transportation d)
Precipitation
7.
What
is the average salinity in oceans?
a)
35% b) 21.0% c)16% d) 11.2%
8.
Which
see has the highest salinity?
a)
Red
sea b) Baltic sea c) Dead sea d d)
Mediterranean Sea
9.
What
is the main cause of ocean current?
a)
Winds b) Density c) Rotation d) Land masses
10.
Which
ocean current flows in the Pacific Ocean?
a)
Madagascar
current b) Gulf stream c) Kuroshio d)
Labrador
B. Very Short Answer Type Questions
1.
What
is Hydrosphere?
2.
When
is water day celebrated?
3.
The
quality of water is deteriorating?
4.
What
is ground water? What is its importance?
5.
Under
what conditions are tides of the greatest range produced?
6.
Name
the factor which affect the salinity in the oceans?
7.
What
causes waves?
8.
What
is the average salinity of ocean?
C.
Short Answer Type Questions
1.
Discuss
the importance of tides?
2.
What
are the causes of movement of ocean current?
3.
Why
is the earth called a watery planet? How is the distribution of water on the
earth?
4.
How
is the hydrosphere useful to us?
5.
What
do you mean by water cycle?
6.
Distinguish
between waves and tides?
7.
Distinguish
between warm ocean current and cold ocean current?
D. Long Answer Type Questions
1.
Explain
the working of the water cycle?
2.
Write
short notes on (i) waves and tsunami, (ii) tides
E.
Hots Corner
1.
Discuss
about the ocean currents.
2.
Explain
the formation of tides.
F.
Value Based Questions
1.
How
are oceans useful to us?
2.
How
can you conserve water?
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CHAPTER-6: NATURAL VEGETATION AND
WILDLIFE
A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1.
Which
forests shed their leaves?
a)
Coniferous b) Deciduous c) Tidal d)
Taiga
2.
Zebra
found in-
a)
Equatorial
Forests c)
Savanna Grasslands
b)
Steppe
Grasslands d)
Taiga Forests
3.
Which
is the domain of life?
a)
Lithosphere b) Atmosphere c) Hydrosphere d)
Biosphere
4.
In
tropical evergreen forest, a common animal species is-
a)
Monkey b) Giraffe c) Camel d)
Lion
5.
One
important variety of Coniferous forest is-
a)
Rosewood b) Pine c) Teak d)
Sal
6.
Steppe
grasslands is found in-
a)
South
Africa b) Australia c) Russia d) South America
7.
Which
is the most important factor affecting vegetation growth?
a)
Moisture b) Temperature c) Slope d) Soil
8.
Which
factor affects the depletion of forests?
a)
Deforestation c)
Cultivation
b)
Grazing d)
Construction
9.
Which
type of vegetation is found in areas of Moderate Rainfall?
a)
Dense
Forest b) Open Forests c) Grasslands d) Shrubs
10.
Which
tree is a typical tree of Deciduous forests?
a)
Rosewood b) Ebony c) Mahogany d)
Teak
B. Very Short Answer Type Questions
1.
What
factors influence the type of vegetation in an area?
2.
What
are the typical features of tropical evergreen forests?
3.
Name
three types of three typical to tropical evergreen forests.
4.
Name
three economically important trees in monsoon forests.
5.
Why
are the tropical evergreen forests in Brazil called ‘lungs of the Earth’?
6.
Name
the types of animals found in grasslands.
7.
Which
type of forests dominates most parts of India?
8.
In
which part of the world, temperate evergreen forest is found?
9.
Name
the typical trees and wild life associated with temperate deciduous forests.
10.
How
do the Mediterranean trees adapt themselves in dry summer?
11.
Which
region of the world is known for orchards?
12.
List
some typical animals which live in coniferous forest.
13.
What
is the reason for the name of tropical rainforests?
14.
Why
is sunlight not received in the tropical rainforests?
15.
Describe
the wildlife found in tropical deciduous forests.
C.
Short Answer Type Questions
1.
What
are the features of tropical evergreen forests or rainforests?
2.
Explain
the chief characteristics of tropical deciduous forests.
3.
Where
is the Mediterranean type of vegetation found? State some typical features of
this type of vegetation?
4.
State
the chief features of Tundra type of vegetation. Name the areas where it is
found.
5.
Where
the temperate grasslands found? Give some typical features of these grasslands.
D. Long Answer Type Questions
1.
Give
a brief account of Equatorial Forests?
2.
Explain
typical features of Throny vegetation.
3.
Describe
the main features of temperate grasslands.
E.
Hots Corner
1.
Why
don’t tropical rainforests shed their leaves?
2.
Why
do the monsoon forests contain deciduous trees?
3.
Where
in India do tropical evergreen and tropical deciduous forests occur? Name the
states?
4.
Why
are the rain forest not useful commercially?
5.
Distinguish
between evergreen forests and deciduous forests.
6.
Compare
vegetation found between the eastern and western of temperate latitudes.
F.
Value Based Questions
1.
How
do the Xerophytic plants adapt to the climatic conditions?
2.
How
can we conserve the flora and fauna?
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CHAPTER-7: HUMAN ENVIRONMENT- SETTLEMENT, TRANSPORT
AND COMMUNICATION
A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1.
When
did man start practising agriculture?
a)
5,000
years ago b)
6,000 years ago
b)
7,000
years ago d)
8,000 years ago
2.
Which
is the fastest means of transport?
a)
Railways b) Roads c) Airways d)
Pipelines
3.
Where
were stone age tools found?
a)
In
Asia b) In Australia c) In Africa d) In South Africa
4.
Which
is the cheapest means of transport?
a)
Railways b) Roads c) Airways d)
Waterways
5.
Which
means is used for transporting oil?
a)
Railways b) Pipelines c) Roads d) Shipping
6.
Which
factor did not help in settlements becoming larger?
a)
Trade b) Commerce c) Manufacturing d) Soils
7.
In
which area, temporary settlements are not found?
a)
Forests b) Hot deserts c) Cold deserts d) River Valleys
8.
The
villagers are not engaged in which activity?
a)
Agriculture b) Fishing c) Forestry d)
Manufacturing
9.
In
hilly regions, which type of settlements is found?
a)
Scattered
settlements c)
Compact settlements
b)
Permanent
settlements d)
Urban settlements
10.
Yak
is used for transportation in-
a)
Tibet b) Alps c) Urals d)
Andes
B. Very Short Answer Type Questions
1.
What is site?
2.
List some natural conditions for selection of an
ideal Site.
3.
What are temporary Settlements?
4.
What is transhumance?
5.
What is the importance of
satellite in the modern world?
6.
What is the result of over
population in the cities?
7.
What is a compact settlement?
8.
What type of settlements can
be seen in scattered pattern?
9.
What activities are practiced by the urban people?
10.
What are Express ways
11.
Why were steam engines replaced
by Diesel and Electric engines?
12.
Name the cities which are connected by the Golden
Quadrilateral.
13.
What are superfast trains? Name any superfast trains.
14.
Name the important inland waterways.
15.
List the important ports of the world.
C.
Short Answer Type Questions
1.
What are the advantages of road transportation?
2.
What are the determining factors of settlement?
3.
Discuss the importance of railways.
4.
Name the three inland waterways.
5.
Describe three features of airways.
D. Long Answer Type Questions
1.
How
did the concept of permanent settlement evolve? Discuss in stages.
2.
Discuss
in brief the four major means of transport.
3.
Discuss
the importance of transport and communication in the evolution of settlements.
E.
Hots Corner
1.
Name
the animal used as ‘beast of burden’.
2.
Give
an account of human progress to the stage of permanent settlements.
3.
Write
a note on the development of satellite communication.
4.
Distinguish
between transport and communication.
F.
Value Based Questions
1.
What
factors influence settlements?
2.
How
is mass communication useful to us?
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CHAPTER-8: HUMAN ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS:
THE TROPICAL AND THE SUBTROPICAL REGION
A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. The
equatorial region includes:
a)
Nile Basin b)
Amazon Basin c) Sudan d) Mississippi Basin
2. Which forests make a canopy?
a) Deciduous b) Rainforests c) Dry d) Tidal
3. Anaconda is a type of:
a) Bird b) Snake c) Animal d) Crop
4. Piranha
is a type of:
a)
Bird b) Fish c) Animal d)
Crop
5. Which
is the main crop of and agriculture?
a)
Maize b)
Wheat c) Rice d) Cotton
6. Sunderban
is a delta of river-
a)
Ganga b)
Mahanadi c) Godavari d) Kaveri
7. Silk is
produced through silkworm in-
a) Madhya
Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh c) Odisha d) Assam
8. In Arunachal Pradesh,
which tree is common?
a) Pine b) Bamboo c) Teak d)
Sal
9. Which of these is
an endangered species of animal in Brahmaputra plains?
a) Lion b) Rohu c) One horned Rhinoceros d)
None of the above
10. Which town is
located on the confluence of Yammuna and Ganga?
a) Kanpur b) Allahabad c)
Lucknow d) Patna
B. Very Short Answer Type Questions
1.
Why
is Amazon Basin ecologically so important?
2.
What
do you know about Amazon? Give two points.
3.
What
happened to the indigenous people of the Amazon Basin?
4.
How
are people causing harm to the rainforests of Amazon?
5.
Name
the countries of the Amazon basin through which the equator passes?
6.
What
type of climate is experienced in the Amazon basin?
7.
List
some typical animals of rainforests.
8.
State
the extent of the Ganga-Brahmaputra plain?
9.
How
has the Ganga-Brahmaputra plain been formed?
10.
Name
the types of crops grown in the Ganga-Brahmaputra plain?
11.
Name
the important tributaries of river Ganga.
12.
What
type of vegetation is found in the Ganga basin? Name some important varieties
of trees.
13.
What
are the main causes of pollution of river Ganga?
C.
Short Answer Type Questions
1.
Describe
the life and climate of the Amazon basin.
2.
Write
a brief note on the human life in Amazon basin.
3.
Discuss
the chief crops of the Ganga basin and the main occupation of the people.
D. Long Answer Type Questions
1.
Describe
the drainage system of Amazon basin. Explain why it is not as rich a food
granary as the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin in India.
2.
What
adds importance to the Ganga-Brahmaputra plain? Discuss the relationship
between the land and people in this region.
E.
Hots Corner
1.
Why
is the density of population high in the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin?
2.
Give
a brief account of cities and town along the Ganga river.
3.
What
are the difficulties in utilizing the rainforests for commercial purposes?
4.
Write
a short note on the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta. Describe its importance also.
F.
Value Based Questions
1.
In
what ways is the Amazon region helpful for the environment?
2.
How
is the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin useful to people?
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CHAPTER-9: LIFE IN THE TEMPERATE GRASSLANDS
A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1.
Which
of these are Tropical Grasslands?
a)
Praries b) Veld c) Downs d)
savanna
2.
What
is the height of grass in Praries?
a)
1
Metre b) 4 Metre c) 2 Metre d) 3 Metre
3.
Which
of these is the main river of Praries?
a)
Mississippi b) Nile c) Amazon d)
Volga
4.
What
is the summer temperature at Winnipeg?
a)
15
degree C b) 20 degree c) 25 degree C d) 30 degree C
5.
Which
is the important cattle of Praries?
a)
Cow b) Buffalo c) Bison d) Elephant
6.
Chicago
is located in-
a)
Praries b) Veld c) Downs d)
savanna
7.
Temperate
Grasslands are called _____ in south Africa.
a)
Praries b) Veld c) Downs d)
savanna
8.
Which
is the main river of the Veld region?
a)
Orange b) Volga c) Amazon d)
Nile
B. Very Short Answer Type Questions
1.
State
briefly the climatic condition of the Praries?
2.
What
is the main food crop in the Praries?
3.
What
are the general climatic conditions in the grasslands?
4.
What
is the use of long roots of the grass?
5.
Who
were the first people to settle in the praries?
6.
Which
transport system helped to open up the Praries to the people?
7.
How
in farming done on the Praries?
8.
Name
the important centre of diamond mining in Velds.
9.
Name
the major mineral resources of the Veld.
10.
Describe
the location of the Praries grassland.
11.
Name
the limits of the Praries.
12.
Why
were the Praries grasslands cleared?
C.
Short Answer Type Questions
1.
Give
a brief account of animal rearing in the Praries.
2.
Why
has the process of settlement been reserved in the case of Praries?
3.
Why
is veld a great expanse of grassland near the sea?
4.
Discuss
the chief crop of the veld and main occupation of the people?
5.
What
are the three broad divisions of the Veld?
D. Long Answer Type Questions
1.
Describe
the geographical location of Veld. Discuss its importance as a grassland region
of Africa.
2.
State
the main features of the Prarie Grassland.
3.
Praries
are known as ‘Granaries of the World’. Why?
E.
Hots Corner
1.
How
are cattle reared in the Praries?
2.
What
is the importance of Winnipeg?
F.
Value Based Questions
1.
In
what ways are grasslands useful for animals?
2.
Why
and how did the govt. take measures to restore soil erosion in the early 20th
century in the grassland area?
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CHAPTER-10: LIFE IN THE DESERTS
A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1.
Where
are Praries located?
a)
North
America b) South America c) Africa d) Australia
2.
Which
of these is not a temperate grassland?
a)
Pampas b) Praries c) Veld d)
Campos
3.
What
are Selvas?
a)
Taiga
forests c)
Tidal forests
b)
Forests
of Amazon Basin d)
Forests of Myanmar
4.
Sundarban
is formed by-
a)
Ganga
Delta b) Mahanadi Delta c) Cauvery Delta d) Krishna Delta
5.
Yak
is the main animal of-
a)
Ladakh b) Ganga Delta c) Sahara d) Steppes
6.
Which
region has low rainfall, scanty vegetation?
a)
Deserts b) Grasslands c) Forests d) Plains
7.
Sahara
Desert has an area of about-
a)
6
million sq. km c)
8 million sq. km
b)
9
million sq. km d)
7 million sq. km
8.
Al
Aziziya has experienced the highest temperature of-
a)
52
degree C b) 54 degree C c) 56 degree C d) 58 degree C
B. Very Short Answer Type Questions
1.
State
the location of the Sahara Desert.
2.
What
are sand dunes?
3.
What
are oasis?
4.
What
type of crops are raised around an oasis?
5.
Name
the countries bordering the Sahara from all the sides.
6.
Name
some important species of animals found in the Sahara Desert.
7.
Where
are settlements in Ladakh found?
8.
Name
the animals which are reared for milk, meat and hides.
9.
What
is the main activity of Bedouins and Tuaregs living in the Sahara?
10.
Name
some important monasteries in Ladakh.
C.
Short Answer Type Questions
1.
State
the main features of desert vegetation.
2.
Discuss
the economic activities of the people in desert region.
3.
Why
is Ladakh considered as a desert? Explain the climatic conditions prevailing in
Ladakh.
4.
Write
a short note on the vegetation of the Ladakh region.
5.
Give
a brief description of life of people in Ladakh.
D. Long Answer Type Questions
1.
Give a detailed account of the Sahara Desert.
2.
Write a geographical account of Ladakh with respect to its location,
climate, flora and fauna as well as the life of the people.
E.
Hots Corner
1.
Why
is Ladakh known as the cold desert?
2.
Which
is known as the ship of the desert and why?
F.
Value Based Questions
1.
How
have people adopted to the extreme desert climate?
2.
What
do you learn from the life of people in deserts?
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