CNS/Term1/2023-2024/Geo

FIRST TERM EXAMINATIONS NOVEMBER - 2023

Name: Grade: Div: Roll:

SUBJECT NAME: GEOGRAPHY

DAY & DATE: THURSDAY, 30th NOVEMBER 2023
DURATION: 1HR 30MIN
MAX MARKS: 50

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: None

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Q.1 A) Multiple choice questions. [3]

1. Antarctic Peninsula is a continuation of the _________________Mountains
a. Andes Mountains
b. Vinson Massif
c. Alps Mountains

2. An instrument used to measure the degree of hotness and coldness of air.

a. barometer
b. thermometer
c. windsock
d. rain gauge

3. Wind blows from a area to a area.

a. low pressure, high pressure

b. high pressure, low pressure
c. hot region, cold region

Q.1 B) Explain the difference between weather and climate of a place. [2]

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Q. 2 A) Observe the given diagram and answer the questions given on the next page:

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1. Which heat zone receives the most direct rays of the sun? [1]

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2.Which heat zone receives the most slanting rays of the sun? [1]

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3.Why is the Torrid Zone much hotter than the frigid zone? [1]

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Q 2 . B) State whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Only the Torrid Zone gets direct rays from the sun. __________ [1]

2. The temperate zones are neither very hot nor very cold. ____________ [1]

3. The South Temperate Zone lies to the south of the Antarctic Circle. _________ [1]

Q. 3 A) Draw a neatly labelled diagram of ‘Rain gauge’: [5]

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Q. 3 B) How does the absence of cloud cover in deserts affect the temperature of a place?[2]

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Q. 4 Read the given passage and answer the following questions:

California, and most western states, rely heavily on snowpack each winter to resupply

surface water streams and lakes. Lack of winter storms and warmer temperatures results

in low snowmelt levels and depleted water supplies. In 2016, California took the lead

among U.S. states in addressing climate change by extending legislation to control

greenhouse gas emissions. Targeting both power plants and vehicles, the state committed

to the goal of curbing carbon emissions to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. Laws passed in

2006 had already set targets to reduce emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.

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i) Why is California worried about warmer temperatures? [1]

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ii) How did California take the lead to address climate change? [1]

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iii)Using your prior knowledge, Mention two impacts of Climate change. [2]

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Q. 5 A) Identify the instruments below and mention the weather activity they are used for:
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Q.5 B) Mention the use of the following weather instruments. [2]

Hygrometer.................................................................................................................................

Rain Gauge..................................................................................................................................

Q.5 C) Places experiencing the same temperature at a given time are connected with a line.

The map that consists of these lines is known as – [1]

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Q.5. D) Using the image, explain the process of orographic rainfall in detail. [4]

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Q.6.A) Look at the given world map. Shade Australia and label all oceans that surround
Australia on the map: [4]

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B) Identify & name the important line of latitude that passes through the middle of
Australia. [1]
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C) Explain the concept of ‘Aquifer’. [2]

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D) What do you mean by perennial rivers? Mention one perennial river of Australia. [2]

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Q.7.A) Name two animals that are native to Antarctica: [2]

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B) Why do the scientists in Antarctica only live there on rotational shifts of 6 months? [2]

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C) Explain the literal meaning of the term ‘Antarctica’. [1]

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D) Specifying the temperatures of Antarctica, mention why it is known as ‘White Desert’.

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