ICSE Solutions for Class 8 Geography Voyage – Model Test Paper 2

ICSE Solutions for Class 8 Geography Voyage – Model Test Paper 2

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A. Fill in the blanks

1. The tropical rain forests of Asia are dense and impenetrable.
2. A few regions of South-west Asia receive winter rainfall from the temperate cyclones that originate over the Mediterranean Sea.
   (tropical cyclones, temperate cyclones, north-east winds, south-east winds)
3. Depression that causes winter rainfall in north-west India: Western disturbance
4. Scientists and doctors are example of skilled human resources.
5. The working population of a country includes both skilled and unskilled human resources.

B. Identify who I am

1. I am a mountain range in South-west Asia that separates Asia from Europe : Caucasus mountains
2. I am a small zone from which several mountain ranges appear to radiate out: Pamir Knot.
3. I am a physical feature that divides India into two halves: Tropic of Cancer
4. I am a vast sandy low-lying plain in north-west Rajasthan: The Thar Desert.
5. I am the state that first receives the monsoon rains : Kerala.

C. Choose the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is nto a north-flowing river?

1. Ob
2. Yenisei
3. Lena
4. Huang

2. Ankara is the capital of which country?

1. Turkey
2. Syria
3. Cyprus
4. Tajikistan

3. This is the deepest sea in Asia.

1. South China Sea
2. Sea of Japan
3. Arabian Sea
4. Caspian Sea

4. This is the largest country in Asia.

1. Russia
2. Turkey
3. India
4. China

5. Which of these is not a country in West Asia?

1. Turkey
2. Qatar
3. Georgia
4. Tajikistan

D. State whether the following are true or false

1. Most of the Asian countries gained independence only after World War I.
Answer. False.
Most of the Asian countries gained independence only after World War II.

2. Babool and kikar trees are mainly found in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and on the leeward side of the Western Ghats.
Answer. False.
Babool and kikar trees are mainly found in Rajasthan, Punjab, and on the leeward side of the Western Ghats.

3. Increase in height is responsible for the changing vegetation in the Himalayas.
Answer. True.

4. Thorn forests occupy the largest area in India.
Answer. False.
Tropical Monsoon deciduous forests occupy the largest area in India.

5. IT professionals are unskilled resources.
Answer. False.
IT professionals are skilled resources.

E. Answer the following questions in brief:

Question 1.
Name the rivers of the Great Siberian Plain.
Answer:
Rivers Ob, Yenisey and Lena have together built the Great Siberian Plain.

Question 2.
Name some wildlife species found in the taiga region, the tundra region, and the tropical deciduous forests of Asia.
Answer:
Wildlife species found in the taiga region are fox, sable, bear, mink, lynx and squirrel. Wildlife species found in the tundra region of Asia are polar bears, reindeer, foxes, seals and walruses.
Weldlife species found in the tropical deciduous forests of Asia are rhinoceros, elephants, bears, deer, apes, lions, tigers, leopards, etc.

Question 3.
What do you know about the Purvanchal ranges ?
Answer:
The hills of the north-east India are collectively called the Purvanchal ranges. They lie along the eastern borders of India. Their average elevation is less than 3,000 m. They consist of several hill ranges such as Patkai Bum, Naga, Mizo, Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills.

Question 4.
Mention any five biosphere reserves in India.
Answer:
Some important biosphere reserves in India are :

1. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve located in Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills in South India.
2. Gulf of Mannar Bisophere Reserve located between India and Sri Lanka, forming part of the Laccadive Sea.
3. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve in West Bengal.
4. Nanda Devi Biosphere in north-eastern Uttarakhand.
5. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve in the West Garo Hills in Meghalaya.
6. Pachmari Biosphere Reserve in the Satpura Range in Madhya Pradesh.
7. Similipal Biosphere Reserve in north-eastern Odisha.
8. Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve located in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
9. Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve located in Nicobar Islands.

Question 5.
Define sex ratio.
Answer:
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per thousand males.

F. Answer the following questions in detail.

Question 1.
Describe the Northern Lowlands of Asia.
Answer:
The Northern Lowlands of Asia extend from the Ural Mountains in the west up to the Bering Strait in the north-east. These lowlands are triangular in shape and widest in the west. Lying between the Arctic Ocean in the north and the Central Mountains in the south,they form the world’s greatest continuous plains. Three rivers which flow northwards into the Arctic Ocean — Ob, Yenisei and Lena, have together built this plain. These marshy and swampy lowlands are also called as the Great Siberian plain. The lower courses and mouths of the rivers freeze in winter. So, water coming from the upper courses in warmer latitudes spreads out over large part of the plains. Another low lying land exists south of the Siberian Plains in Central Asia called as the Turan Plain. This plain is an area of inland drainage and is drained by rivers Amu Darya and Syr Darya.

Question 2.
Write about the Mediterranean climate experienced in Asia.
Answer:
The Mediterranean Climate in Asia is characterized by warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters.
Since these areas experience drought-like conditions in summer, the natural vegetation has adapted to the climate by developing long roots and spongy barks. The evergreen vegetation of oak, acacia, laurel, chestnut, walnut and olive trees is common. Orchards of citrus fruits such as lemons, and oranges, vineyards and farm grains have replaced the natural vegetation. In the absence of natural habitat, not much wildlife is found. Mostly domesticated animals such as donkeys, cattle and sheep are found.

Question 3.
Explain how the Himalayas have greatly influenced the life of the people of India.
Answer:
The Himalayas exert a significant influence on the life of the people of India in several ways.

• They form a natural boundary between India and China.
• They serve as a climatic barrier by preventing the entry of the cold winds from Central Asia and preventing the rain-bearing monsoon winds from leaving India.
• They are a source of perennial rivers such as the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra and their tributaries.
• Their rugged terrain is ideal for hydroelectric power generation.
• The mountain slopes are forested. These forests provide different types of timber and forest products.
• The Himalayas have beautiful hill Stations Shimla, Daijeeling, Mussorie, etc.

Question 4.
Why is south India warmer than north India?
Answer:
Because it is nearer to the equator.

Question 5.
Explain the importance of monsoon.
Answer:
A good monsoon is important for the entire country for these reasons :

1. A good monsoon brings economic prosperity for the whole country and boosts the Indian economy as agriculture contributes around 16 per cent of its total Gross domestic product (GDP).
2. High temperature and heavy rainfall in the summer months are important for different types fo kharif crops. The winter rain supplemented by irrigation is important for rabi crops.
3. A normal rainfall is important for adequate agricultural production in order to maintain food prices. Food prices depend upon the agricultural output. In the absence of a good monsoon, the entire nation may be destabilized because of food inflation.
4. Several dams, reservoirs, rivers and canals in India are rain- fed and depend upon the monsoon rains.
5. Other economic activities like forestry and fishing are also influenced directly by the amount of rainfall.
6. Monsoon rain gives us respite from the high and intolerable summer heat and brings back life to the living earth.
7. Monsoon also has a role to play in the social-cultural unity of India. People of India, particularly the farmers, eagerly wait for the monsoon rains. We know that the monsoon winds provide water for the various agricultural activities. The agricultural calendar, and the social-cultural life of the people including their festivities, revolve around the monsoon phenomena and in a way binds the people of India together. Different harvest festivals in our country such as Bihu in Assam, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Onam in Kerala and Lohri in Punjab are celebrated to mark a good harvest. If the rainfall is good, the entire country celebrates and if the monsoon fails, it brings famines and a year of sorrow for everyone.

G Picture study

Question 1.
Identify the type of forest shown in the photograph.
Answer:
Tropical Evergreen Rainforests.

Question 2.
Write two characteristics of this type of forest.
Answer:

• These forest have broad-leaved hardwood trees.
• These are dense evergreen forests which have trees growing up to 60 m.
• The trees form distinct layers.