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    NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Geography

    NCERT TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS

    Q.1. Answer the following questions:


    i. Which are the two main climatic factors responsible for soil
    formations? Ans. The two main climatic factors responsible for soil formation
    are:

    a. Rainfall.

    b. Temperature.

    ii. Write any two reasons for land degradation today.

    Ans.Reasons for land degradation:

    a. Deforestation

    b. Landslides

    c. Flood (Any two)

    iii. Why is land considered to be an important resource?

    Ans.

    a. It supports all kinds of living things include humans.

    b. It is used for various ways i.e, for constructing buildings, roads, railway lines etc. iv.
    Name any two steps that government has taken to conserve plants and animals.
    Ans.

    a. Our government has constructed national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves
    to protect our natural vegetation and wildlife.

    b. Awareness programs like social forestry and Vanamahotsava are be encouraged at the
    regional and community level.

    v. Suggest any three ways to conserve water.

    Ans.
    i. The impurities of water should be treated before releasing them into water
    bodies. ii. Rainwater harvesting should be done to save surface runoff.

    iii. Wastage of water should be checked at home also. Waste water of kitchen and washing
    can be used for gardens and toilets.

    Q.2. Tick the correct answer:

    i. Which one of the following is NOT a factor of soil formation?

    a. Time
    b. Soil texture

    c Organic matter

    ii. Which one of the following methods is most appropriate to check soil erosion on steep
    slopes?

    a. Shelter belts

    b. Mulching

    c. Terrace cultivation

    NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Geography


    iii. Which one of the following is NOT in favour of the conservation of
    nature?

    a. Switch off the bulb when not in use

    b. Close the tap immediately after using

    c. Dispose poly packs after shopping

    Ans. i. (b) Soil texture.

    ii. (c) Terrace cultivation.

    iii (c) Dispose poly pack as after shopping

    Q. 3. Match the following:

    i. Land use a. prevent soil erosion

    ii. Humus b. narrow zone of contact between lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere iii.
    Rock dams c. productive use of land

    iv. Bio-sphere d. organic matter deposited on top soil contour


    ploughing.

    Ans.i. (c) ii. (d) iii (a) iv. (b)

    Q.4. State whether the given statement is true or false. If true write the
    reasons. i. Ganga-Brahamputra plain of India is an overpopulated region.

    Ans.True. It is because here the land very fertile and suitable for cultivation.

    ii. Water availability per person in India’s declining.

    Ans.True. Because of rising population and drying up of water resources, are the causes for
    increasing water pollution.
    iii. Rows of trees planted in the coastal areas to check the wind movement is
    called intercropping.

    Ans.False, it is called shelter-belt.

    iv. Human interference and changes of climate can maintain the


    ecosystem. Ans.False, it will deteriorate the ecosystem.

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