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Tamilnadu State Board New Syllabus Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Guide Pdf Civics Chapter 1 Forms of Government and Democracy Text Book Back Questions and Answers, Important Questions, Notes.

Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Solutions Civics Chapter 1 Forms of Government and Democracy

Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Forms of Government and Democracy Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
A system of government in which one person reigns supreme, usually a king or queen, is called __________
(a) autocracy
(b) monarchy
(c) democracy
(d) republic
Answer:
(b) monarchy

Question 2.
A system of government with absolute power __________
(a) Aristocracy
(b) Theocracy
(c) Democracy
(d) Autocracy
Answer:
(d) Autocracy

Question 3.
Former Soviet Union is an example for __________
(a) aristocracy
(b) theocracy
(c) oligarchy
(d) republic
Answer:
(c) oligarchy

Question 4.
Select the odd one __________
(a) India
(b) USA
(c) France
(d) Vatican
Answer:
(d) Vatican

Question 6.
Kudavolai system was followed by __________
(a) Cheras
(b) Pandyas
(c) cholas
(d) Kalabhras
Answer:
(c) cholas

Question 7.
Direct Democracy in olden times existed
(a) In the republics of ancient India
(b) Among the USA (d) Among the UK
(c) In the city-state of ancient Greece
(d) Among the UK
Answer:
(c) In the city-state of ancient Greece

Question 8.
From which language was the term “Democracy” derived?
(a) Greek
(b) Latin
(c) Persian
(d) Arabic
Answer:
(a) Greek

Question 9.
In democracy the final authority’ rests with __________
(a) The Parliament
(b) The People
(c) The council of Ministers
(d) The President
Answer:
(b) The People

Question 10.
Which one of the country has the Presidential form of government
(a) India
(b) Britain
(c) Canada
(d) the USA
Answer:
(d) the USA

Question 11.
The largest democratic country in the world is __________
(a) Canada
(b) India
(c) USA
(d) China
Answer:
(b) India

Question 12.
Assertion (A): Direct democracy is practised in Switzerland.
Reason (R): People directly participates in decision making.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) does not explain (A)
(c) (A) is correct and (R) is false
(d) (A) is false and (R) is true
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)

Question 13.
Assertion (A): India has a parliamentary form of democracy.
Reason (R): Indian Parliament comprises two houses.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) does not explain (A)
(c) (A) is correct and (R) is false
(d) (A) is false and (R) is true
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)

Question 14.
The meaning of Franchise is __________
(a) Right to elect
(b) Right to vote for the poor
(c) Right to vote
(d) Right to vote for the rich
Answer:
(c) Right to vote

Question 15.
The grant of universal franchise creates __________
(a) Social equality
(b) Economic equality
(c) Political equality
(d) Legal equality
Answer:
(c) Political equality

Question 16.
Prime Minister of India is appointed by __________
(a) Lok Sabha
(b) Rajya Sabha
(c) Speaker
(d) President
Answer:
(d) President

Question 17.
The President of India can nominate __________
(a) 12 members to Lok Sabha
(b) 2 members of Rajya Sabha
(c) 12 members to Rajya Sabha
(d) 14 members of Rajya Sabha
Answer:
(c) 12 members to Rajya Sabha

Question 18.
The First general elections after independence in India were held in __________
(a) 1948-49
(b) 1951 – 52
(c) 1957- 58
(d) 1947-48
Answer:
(b) 1951 – 52

II. Fill in the blanks

1. The Constitution of India was finally adopted on __________
2. The two types of democracy are __________ and __________
3. example for direct democracy is __________
4. India has a __________ form of democracy.
5.  __________ was the first Prime Minister of independent India.
6. The first general elections were held in British India in the year __________
7. The Parliament House in India was designed by _____ and _____

Answer:

1. 26th November
2. Direct and Indirect
3. Switzerland
4. Indirect/representative
5. Jawaharlal Nehru
6. 1920
7. Edwin Lutyens and Herbert

III. Match the following

1. Autocracy – (i) 18
2. Right to vote – (ii) Arthashastra
3. Chanakya – (iii) Vatican
4. Theocracy -(iv) North Korea

Answer:

1. – (iv)
2. – (i)
3. – (ii)
4. – (iii)

IV. Give Short Answers

Question 1.
Give Abraham Lincoln’s definition of democracy.
Answer:
Abraham Lincoln defines democracy as a government of the people, by the people and for the people.

Question 2.
Mention the forms of democracy.
Answer:
There are two types of democracy. They are

1. Direct democracy
2. Indirect (Representative) democracy

Question 3.
Distinguish between direct and indirect democracy.
Answer:
Direct Democracy: Direct participation of the people
Example: Ancient Greek city-states, Switzerland

Indirect/ Representative Democracy: Indirect participation of the people
Example: India, USA, UK

V. Answer in detail.

Question 1.
What are the challenges to Indian democracy? Explain.
Answer:
Democracy is the dominant form of government in the contemporary world. It has not faced a serious challenge or a rival so far. In the last hundred years, there has been an expansion of democracy all over the world. The various aspects of democracy and its challenges are:

1. Illiteracy
2. Poverty
3. Gender discrimination
4. Regionalism
5. Casteism, communalism, and religious fundamentalism
6. Corruption
7. Criminalisation of politics.
8. Political violence

Question 2.
Explain the conditions necessary for the success of democracy in India.
Answer:
There are certain conditions that are necessary for the success of democracy in India. They are:

1. Empowerment of the poor and illiterates to enjoy the goodness of democracy.
2. Willingness among the elected people not to misuse their powerful position and public wealth.
3. Eradication of social evils and dangers from which democracy suffers
4. An impartial and efficient press to form public opinion
5. Presence of strong public opinion
6. The feeling of tolerance and communal harmony among the people
7. Awareness among the people of the fundamental rights that they are entitled to enjoy
8. Conscious check and vigilance on the working of the elected representatives
9. Powerful and responsible opposition

Question 3.
What is your opinion about democracy in India?
Answer:
India has a parliamentary form of democracy. The Indian Parliament comprises the elected representatives of the people and makes the laws for the Country. The participation of people in the decision making and the consent of citizens are the two important elements of the parliamentary form of government in India.

India is the largest democratic country in the world. Democracy in India works on five basic principles. These are sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic.

Every person who is a citizen of India and who is not less than 18 years of age can exercise their right to vote in India, based on universal adult suffrage. There is no discrimination based on a person’s caste, creed, religion, region, gender, and education when it comes to providing the right to vote.

VI. Project and Activity

Question 1.
Discuss in the class what is universal adult franchise? Why is it important?
Answer:

1. Students can form different groups with the help of charts. They can bring out the salient features of the adult franchise and how it is implemented in real practice.
2. Based on universal adult franchise, every person, who is a citizen of India and who is not less than eighteen years of age, can exercise their right to vote in India.
3. There is no discrimination based on a person’s caste, creed, Religion, Gender, and Education when it comes to providing the right to vote.

Question 2.
“Democracy is the power of the majority which respects minority.” Discuss.
Answer:

1. Democracy requires minority rights equally as it does majority rule the minority’s rights must be protected.
2. The Indian constitution ensures justice, social, economic, and political, to all citizens.
3. India declares herself a secular state
4. Article 29 gives the religious and linguistic minorities the right to establish and manage educational institutions of their own.
5. No discrimination on grounds of race, religion, caste, language
6. Article 30 is vital to the protection and preservation of rights of the minorities
7. Article 16 guarantees that in matters of public employment, no discrimination shall be made on the grounds of race, religion, caste or language
8. Article 25 of the Indian constitution guarantees freedom of religion to every individual.
9. On the whole, minorities of all kinds have very secure rights in India

Question 3.
Conduct a mock election in your class.
Answer:
Activity to be done by the students themselves

Question 4.
A group discussion on the merits and demerits of democracy of India in the classroom.

Answer:
(a) Merits

1. Responsible and accountable government
2. Equality and Fraternity
3. Sense of responsibility among common people
4. Local self-government
5. Development and prosperity for all
6. Popular sovereignty
7. Sense of Co-Operation and fraternal feeling.

(b) Demerits:

1. Indirect or representative nature of democracy
2. Lack of educated and experienced voters
3. Equal voting right to both wise, average and innocent person
4. Freedom to all shades of opinion.
5. Delay in decision-making process

VII. HOTS

Question 1.
Will you have the right to equality under a dictatorship? What would be the attitude regarding public opinion in such a country?
Answer:

No; well, a dictatorship is when a country is run by a minority of people and the citizens of that country don’t have a choice of who runs it. If one person has to make all the decisions for a country, they might use their power badly because they have too much responsibility.

Question 2.
How does democracy lead to a peaceful and harmonious life among the citizens? Explain
Answer:

1. In a democracy, fundamental rights are safeguarded as basic human freedoms which every Indian citizen has the right to enjoy for proper and harmonious development of personality,
2. Democracies usually develop a procedure to conduct their competition.
3. This reduces the possibility of tensions becoming explosives or violent.
4. The ability to handle social differences, divisions and conflicts with a better manner is a
   democratic regime.

VIII. Life Skills

Select a group of countries. Research each country and tell what type of government it has: Aristocracy, Monarchy, Autocracy, Oligarchy, Theocracy, Democracy, Republic. Then, provide characteristics of this country that helped you determine the type of government.
Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Forms of Government and Democracy Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
A system of government in which power is held by the nobility is called
(a) Monarchy
(b) Oligarchy
(c) Aristocracy
(d) Theocracy
Answer:
(c) Aristocracy

Question 2.
We find a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or himself as a God in
(a) North Korea
(b) Vatican
(c) India
(d) Saudi Arabia
Answer:
(b) Vatican

Question 3.
“True Democracy cannot be worked by twenty men sitting at the centre. It has to be worked from below by the people of every village” – This statement was stated by
(a) Prof. Seeley
(b) Lowell
(c) Mahatma
(d) Dicey
Answer:
(c) Mahatma

Question 4.
General Elections were held in British India in
(a) 1910
(b) 1920
(c) 1930
(d) 1940
Answer:
(b) 1920

Question 5.
Freedom to practice any religion or reject all is expressed by the term
(a) Secular
(b) Socialist
(c) Republic
(d) Sovereign
Answer:
(a) Secular

Question 6.
Assertion (A): Indian President is selected indirectly
Reason (R): India is a Republic.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) does not explain
(c) (A) is correct and (R) is false
(d) (A) is false and (R) is true.
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)]

Question 7.
Assertion (A): Lok sabha is called council of states.
Reason (R): People elect representatives to Lok Sabha.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) does not explain
(c) (A) is correct and (R) is false
(d) (A) is false and (R) is true.
Answer:
(d) (A) is false and (R) is true

II. Fill in the blanks

1. According to _________ the Democracy is a government in which everyone has a share
2. When people themselves directly express their will on public affairs, the type of government is called _________
3. The largest democracy in the world is _________
4. The general elections are conducted by the _________ of India

Answer:

1. Prof. Seeley
2. Direct democracy
3. India
4. Election Commission

III. Match the following

1. Aristocracy – (i) Oman
2. Oligarchy – (ii) USA
3. Monarchy – (iii) China
4. Democracy – (iv) Britain’s Royal family

Answer:

1. – (iv)
2. – (iii)
3. – (i)
4. – (ii)

Question 2.

1. Demos – (i) Power
2. ratia – (ii) Upper House
3. (c) Panchayat – (iii) People
4. (d) Rajya Sabha – (iv) Local government

Answer:

1. (a) – (iii)
2. (b) – (i)
3. (c) – (iv)
4. (d) – (ii)

IV. Give short answers

Question 1.
What is government?
Answer:

1. Government is a group of people that governs a community or unit.
2. Forms of Government are

(a) Aristocracy
(b) Monarchy
(c) Autocracy
(d) Oligarchy
(e) Theocracy
(f) Democracy
(g) Republic

Question 2.
What is meant by the Parliamentary form of Government?
Answer:

1. India has a parliamentary form of government.
2. The Indian parliament comprises the elected representatives of people who make laws for the country.
3. The participation of people in the decision making and the consent of citizens are the two important elements of the parliamentary form of government in India.

Question 3.
What is democracy?
Answer:

1. Democracy is a form of government that allows people to choose their rulers.
2. Only leaders elected by the people should rule the country.
3. People have the freedom to express views, freedom to organize and freedom to protest

Question 4.
Mention the features of Democracy.
Answer:

1. Elected representatives of people and final decision-making power to the representatives.
2. Free and fair elections.
3. Universal adult franchise with each vote having equal value.
4. Fundamental rights and protection of individual freedom.

Question 5.
State the importance of the Sixty-first Constitutional Amendment Act.
Answer:

1. On 28th March 1989 – the voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 by the sixty-first Constitutional Amendment Act.
2. It was passed during the time of Rajiv Gandhi, the late Prime Minister of India

Question 6.
When were the first General elections held in Independent India?
Answer:

1. General elections to the first Lok Sabha since independence were held in India between 25th October 1951 and 21st February 1952
2. The Indian National Congress (INC) emerged victorious into power by winning 364 of the 489 seats
3. Jawaharlal Nehru became the first democratically elected Prime Minister of the country

V. Answer in detail

Question 1.
Write about elections in India
Answer:

1. India has a Quasi-federal government, with elected representatives at the federal, state and local levels.
2. The general elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India.
3. At the National level, the head of the government, the President of India appoints the Prime Minister, who enjoys majority in the Lok Sabha.
4. All members of the Lok Sabha, (except two Anglo Indians, who can be nominated by the President of India) are directly elected through the general election
5. In India, the general elections take place every five years in normal circumstances.
6. Members of the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of the Indian Parliament, are elected by an Electoral college consisting of elected members of the legislative assemblies of the States and for the Union Territories of India.
7. The first – general elections in free india to the first Lok Sabha took place between 25th Oct, 1951 and 21st February 1952

VI. Hots

Question 1.
Is multi party system beneficial for India? Discuss.
Answer:

1. In general, a multi party political system ensures that there will never be a single majority.
2. The multi party system satisfies the goal of democracy of people being able to influence the decisions.
3. India is a huge country. It needs parties that actually have political ideologies.
4. Multi party system can be good for countries where development parametric are already very high.
5. Constructive criticism by a strong apposition is absolutely essential for parliamentary democracy.
6. India is a vast – country with social and geographical diversities. So here the multiparty system allows a variety of interests and opinion to enjoy political representation.
7. If people use their voting right in proper manner, definitely multiparty system will help to have multiple ideas to improve the nation.

Question 2.
Conduct a study on General elections in India
Answer:

1. India has a Quasi – federal government with elected representatives at the federal, state and local levels.
2. The General elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India
3. At the National level, the head of the government, the President of India appoints the Prime Minister.
4. All members of Lok Sabha (except two Anglo Indians, who can be nominated by the President of India) are directly elected through General elections.
5. It takes place every 5 yrs, in normal circumstances
6. Members of the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of the Indian Parliament, are elected by an Electoral college consisting of elected members of the legislative assemblies of the States and for the Union Territories of India.

VII. Rearrange the jumbled words.

Question 1.

1. EDUEFMR
2. EINRSVOEG
3. NTRYIAFTRE
4. OPTCNOREIAO
5. WSRAESNEA

Answer:

1. FREEDOM
2. SOVEREIGN
3. FRATERNITY
4. CO-OPERATION
5. AWARENESS

Question 2.

1. UIPCBL
2. IOMSALCIS
3. EITNCIZS
4. OICDSEIN

Answer:

1. PUBLIC
2. SOCIALISM
3. CITIZENS
4. DECISION

Tamilnadu State Board New Syllabus Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Guide Pdf Geography Chapter 8 Disaster Management: Responding to Disasters Text Book Back Questions and Answers, Important Questions, Notes.

Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Solutions Geography Chapter 8 Disaster Management: Responding to Disasters

Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Disaster Management: Responding to Disasters Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the best answer

Question 1.
One among the following is not the first responder in case of a disaster.
(a) police officers
(b) firefighters
(c) insurance agents
(d) emergency medical technicians
Answer:
(c) insurance agents

Question 2.
‘Drop, Cover, Hold’ is a mock drill a vowal for
(a) Fire
(b) Earthquake
(c) Tsunami.
(d) Riot
Answer:
(b) Earthquake

Question 3.
When you happen to see a fire break out. You will make a call to
(a) 114
(b) 112
(c) 115
(d) 118
Answer:
(b) 112

Question 4.
Which of the following statements is untrue?
(a) ‘Stop, Drop, Roll’ is for fire.
(b) ‘Drop, Cover, Hold’ is for an earthquake.
(c) ‘If sea water recedes back, run to higher places’ is for flood.
(d) ‘If gunshots are heard, drop to the ground and cover the head with hand’ is for riot.
Answer:
(c) ‘If sea water recedes back, run to higher places’ is for flood.

Question 5.
Which of the following statements belongs to responding to earthquake?
(a) Avoid any place where police or security forces action is in progress.
(b) Know the height of your street above sea level and the distance of your street from the coast.
(c) Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall.
(d) Before opening a door, feel it with the back of your hand.
Answer:
(c) Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall.

II. Answer in brief

Question 1.
Who are the community’s first responders to disaster?
Answer:
On a daily basis, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians are our community’s first responders, whether during fire, flood or acts of terrorism.

Question 2.
What are the four phases of the Disaster Management Cycle?
Answer:
The four phases of the disaster management cycle.

1. Mitigation
2. Preparedness
3. Response
4. Recovery

Question 3.
Though Japan has the densest seismic network, Indonesia has the most number of earthquakes. Why?
Answer:
Japan is in a very active seismic area and it has the densest seismic network in the world.
Indonesia is in a very active seismic zone, but because it is larger than Japan, it has more earthquakes.

Question 4.
How many males and females die per day due to fire in India?

1. On average, in India, every year, about 25,000 persons die due to fires and related causes.
2. Female accounts for about 66% of those killed in fire accidents.
3. It is estimated that about 42 females and 21 males die every day in India due to fire.

Question 5.
What should you do after a Tsunami?
Answer:

1. You should continue using a weather radio or staying tuned to a Coast Guard emergency frequency station or a local radio or television station for updated emergency information.
2. Check yourself for injuries and get first aid if necessary, before helping injured or trapped persons.
3. If someone needs to be rescued, call professionals with the right equipment to help.
4. Help people who require special assistance, like Infants, elderly people, those without transportation, large families who may need additional help in an emergency situation, people with disabilities, and the people who care for them.
5. Stay out of a building if water remains around it. Tsunami water, like floodwater, can undermine foundations, causing buildings to sink, floors to crack, or walls to collapse.
6. Check for gas leaks. If you smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise, open a window and get everyone outside quickly.

III. Answer in Paragraph.

Question 1.
Write a short note on Tsunami.
Answer:
A tsunami can kill or injure people and damage or destroy buildings and infrastructure as waves come forth and recede. A tsunami is a series of enormous ocean waves caused by earthquakes, underwater landslides, volcanic eruptions or asteroids. Tsunamis can travel 700-800 km per hour, with waves 10-30 meters high. It causes flooding and disrupts transportation, power, communications, and water supply.

Question 2.
What do you do if you are indoors during an earthquake?
Answer:
During an earthquake, if you are indoor:

1. DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or another piece of furniture and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there is no table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside comer of the building.
2. Protect yourself by staying under the lintel of an inner door, in the comer of a room, under a table, or even under a bed.
3. Stay away from glass windows outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, (such as lighting fixtures or furniture).
4. Stay inside until the shaking stops and afterward it is safe to go outside.

Question 3.
How do you respond to Tsunami?
Answer:

1. You should find out if your home, school, workplace or other frequently visited locations are in tsunami hazard areas along the sea-shore.
2. Plan evacuation routes from your home, school, workplace, or any other place you could be, where tsunamis poses a risk.
3. Use a weather radio or stay tuned to a local radio or television station to keep informed of local watches and warnings.
4. Discuss tsunamis with your family. Everyone should be aware of what to do when a tsunami strikes. Discussing tsunamis ahead of time will help reduce fear and save precious time in an emergency. Review flood safety and precautionary measures with your family.

Question 4.
Write three sentences about what to do during a fire.
Answer:

1. Evacuate calmly and quickly whenever a fire alarm or carbon monoxide alarm sounds.
2. Before opening the door, feel it with the back of your hand. If the door is hot, do not open it.
3. If you encounter smoke during your evacuation, stay low to the floor.
4. Know the locations of fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations, and exits.

Intext Hots

Question 1.
Why should you cut off all the branches of trees below 3 meters of height standing near your house?
Answer:

1. Large trees, up to 70 feet or more should be planted at least 20 feet from the home, medium-sized trees up to 70 feet tall, 15 feet from the home, and small trees 30 feet tall or less, 8 to 10 feet from the home.
2. If the branches and limbs extend part the propriety line trimming and cutting up to the property line allowed.

Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Disaster Management: Responding to Disasters Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the best answer

Question 1.
Find out the correct statements.
(a) The place on the earth’s surface above the focus is epicenter.
(b) During an earthquake, be chosen to building
(c) Stay inside until the shaking stops.
(d) Fire causes injuring to people and animals.
Answer:
(c) Stay inside until the shaking stops and d. Fire causes injuring to people and animals.

Question 2.
Match the following:

1. Firefighters – (i) 10 – 30 mt high
2. Seismograph – (ii) Respiratory hazard
3. Tsunami – (iii) Forests
4. Smoke – (iv) First responder
5. Wild Fire – (v) Earthquake

Answer:

1. – (iv)
2. – (v)
3. – (i)
4. – (ii)
5. – (iii)

II. Very short answer

Question 1.
What is a disaster?
Answer:
A disaster is “a catastrophe that causes great damage or loss of life and property”.

Question 2.
What is meant by stop, drop, and roll?
Answer:

1. To escape a fire, stop, drop, and roll.
2. In case your clothes bum, stop running, drop on the floor, and roll to stop fire from spreading.

III. Short answer

Question 1.
What do you mean by Disaster Response?
Answer:
Disaster response entails restoring physical facilities, rehabilitation of affected population, restoration of lost livelihoods and reconstruction efforts to restore the infrastructure lost or damaged. The Response Phase focuses primarily on emergency relief: saving lives, providing first aid, restoring damaged systems (communications and transportation), meeting the basic life requirements of those impacted by disaster (food, water and shelter) and providing mental health and spiritual support and care.

Question 2.
How is the Earthquake caused?
Answer:

1. Earthquake is a sudden vibration of the part of the earth caused by plate movements.
2. It occurs along the plate boundaries.
3. The place inside the earth where an earthquake originates is the focus.
4. The point on the earth’s surface above the focus is epicenter.
5. The damage caused by the earthquake is the highest near the epicenter.
6. The earthquake is measured by an instrument is called Seismograph.
7. It is recorded on the Richter scale.

Question 3.
What is to be done after a Tsunami?
Answer:

1. You should continue using a Weather Radio or staying tuned to a Coast Guard emergency frequency station or a local radio or television station for updated emergency information.
2. Check yourself for injuries and get first aid if necessary before helping the injured or trapped.
3. If someone needs to be rescued, call professionals with the right equipment to help.
4. Help people who require special assistance Infants, elderly people, those without transportation, large families who may need additional help in an emergency situation, people with disabilities, and the people who care for them.
5. Stay out of a building if water remains around it. Tsunami water, like floodwater, can undermine foundations, causing buildings to sink, floors to crack, or walls to collapse.
6. Check for gas leaks. If you smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise, open a window and get everyone outside quickly.

Question 4.
Write about Fire Safety Do’s and Don’ts.
Answer:
Fire Safety Do’s and Don’ts

1. Know your building’s evacuation plan.
2. Evacuate calmly and quickly, whenever a fire alarm or carbon monoxide alarm sounds.
3. Before opening a door, feel it with the back of your hand. If the door is hot, do not open it.
4. If you encounter smoke during your evacuation, stay low to the floor.
5. Know the outside rally point for your building.
6. Know the locations of fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations, and exits.

Question 5.
What should be done during a fire?
Answer:

1. Stay calm.
2. Pull the nearest fire alarm or call 112.
3. Give your name and the location of the fire. Do not hang up until the police dispatcher tells you to do so.
4. Leave the building immediately.
5. Inform others as you pass them to leave the building immediately.
6. Walk – don’t run – to the nearest exit.
7. Never use elevators – an elevator may become a trap.

IV. Answer in one or two sentences

Question 1.
Why do you think you should cover your head with one hand and hold the table with the other hands during an earthquake?
Answer:
it is mainly to protect the head and neck from gently damaged.

Question 2.
During an earthquake, why should we exit through the staircase and not use elevators?
Answer:
Because the earthquake likely to knock out electrical power, the elevator machinery will not work.

Question 3.
Suppose you are in a room of a strong building without any furniture when an earthquake occurs. What would you do to protect yourself from the earthquake?
Answer:
if doors are opened, stand under a doorway or in a comer inside the room. Cover your face and head with your arms.

Question 4.
Reason out why should you stay away from buildings with glass panes during an earthquake.
Answer:
At jolting of the earthquake bursting and breaking of the wall, glass panes may happen. So it is better to be away from it.

Tamilnadu State Board New Syllabus Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Guide Pdf Geography Chapter 7 Mapping Skills Text Book Back Questions and Answers, Important Questions, Notes.

Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Solutions Geography Chapter 7 Mapping Skills

Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Mapping Skills Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the best answer.

Question 1.
The new phase in topographical surveying in the 20’h century is __________
(a) toposheets
(b) aerial photography
(c) maps
(d) satellite imagery
Answer:
(d) satellite imagery

Question 2.
indicates the purpose or theme of the map.
(a) Title
(b) Scale
(c) Direction
(d) Legend
Answer:
(a) Title

Question 3.
Standard symbols that are used in maps to convey a definite meaning are called __________
(a) conventional signs and symbols
(b) coordinates
(c) grid references
(d) directions
Answer:
(a) conventional signs and symbols

Question 4.
Which one of the following maps show us a very large area with less details?
(a) Large scale
(b) Thematic
(c) Physical
(d) Small scale
Answer:
(d) Small scale

Question 5.
GPS consists of a constellation of satellites.
(a) 7
(b) 24
(c) 32
(d) 64
Answer:
b) 24

II. Match the following

1. The art and science of mapping – (a) USA
2. Thematic mapping – (b) Geoid
3. Actual shape of the earth – (c) Inmarsat
4. A satellite – (d) Political map
5. NAVSTAR – (e) Cartography

Answer:

1. – (e)
2. – (d)
3. – (b)
4. – (c)
5. – (a)

III. Consider the given statements and choose the right option given below

Question 1.
Assertion (A): The points at which the vertical and horizontal lines of the grid intersect are called coordinates.
Reason (R): The lines that run horizontally and vertically are called Northings and Eastings respectively.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true ; (R) explains (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true ; (R) does not explain (A)
(c) (A) is correct; (R) is false
(d) (A) is false ; (R) is true
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true ; (R) explains (A)

Question 2.
Assertion (A): The legend of a map does not help us to understand the information in a map.
Reason (R): It is usually placed at the left or right corner at the bottom of the map.
(a) (A) is false ; (R) is true
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true ; (R) does not explain (A)
(c) (A) is correct; (R) is false
(d) Both (A) and (R) are true ; (R) explains (A)
Answer:
(a) (A) is false ; (R) is true

IV. Answer in Brief.

Question 1.
Name the different methods to represent the Earth.
Answer:
The three methods in widest use are as follows:

1. Projection on the surface of a cylinder
2. Projection on to the surface of a cone
3. Projection directly onto a flat plane called planar or zenithal or azimuthal projection.

Question 2.
What is a map?
Answer:

1. A map is the basic tool of a geographer.
2. It illustrates the earth’s surface clearly and effectively through a combination of drawings, words and symbols.
3. Thus, maps form an integral part of teaching geography.
4. A map is a location guide.

Question 3.
What are the three components of a map?
Answer:
Title, scale, and directions are the three components of a map.

Question 4.
The distance between the two cities A and B is 5 km. It is represented by a line of 5 cm on the map. Calculate the distance and give the answer in RF.
Answer:
Representative Fraction (R.F.) = \(\frac { Distance on the map }{ Distance on the ground }\) = \(\frac { 5 Cm }{ 5 km }\) = 1:1,00,000

Question 5.
Mention a few surveying instruments.
Answer:
Chain, Prismatic compass, Plane table, Dumpy level, Abney level, Clinometer, Theodolite, Total Station, and GNSS are some of the surveying instruments.

Question 6.
Define remote sensing.
Answer:

1. Remote Sensing refers to the observation and measurement of earthly objects without touching them.
2. ‘Remote’ means far away and ‘Sensing’ means observing or collecting information.

Question 7.
What are the components of remote sensing?
Answer:
Components of remote sensing are:

• Energy source
• Transmission path
• Target
• Sensor

V. Give Reasons.

Question 1.
Satellite imageries stimulate map making.
Answer:

1. Cartographic object extraction from digital imagery is a fundamental operation for GIS updates.
2. Remote sensing is a multidisciplinary technique of electronic and analog image acquisition and exploitation which includes aerial photography.
3. The images thus acquired by remote sensing are further processed to extract the different features.

Question 2.
A map is the basic tool of a geographer.
Answer:

1. It illustrates the earth’s surface clearly and effectively through a combination of drawings, words and symbols.
2. Thus, maps form an integral part of teaching geography. A map is a location guide.

Question 3.
Grid references are essential to finding the exact location of places on a map.
Answer:
The location of a place can be simply defined by its latitude and longitude. In normal practice, the latitude is stated first, and then comes the longitude. The latitude and longitude of a place can be expressed in units of degree, minutes, and seconds.

A grid is a set of lines with alphanumeric codes for defining a location on a map in many topographical sheets. The lines that run horizontally from left to right of the map are known as northings, whereas, the lines that run vertically from the top to the bottom of the map are called eastings. The points at which the vertical and horizontal lines of the grid intersect are called coordinates which are identified by numbers or letters.

VI. Distinguish between the following

Question 1.
Globe and Map.
Answer:
Map:

1. Gives a two-dimensional presentation of a region.
2. It is easy to use and portable.
3. The region can be easily identified.
4. It presents a distributed view as it is flat.

Globe:

1. Gives a three-dimensional presentation of the entire world.
2. It is not that easy to carry.
3. It is called duplicate earth.
4. It is more accurate.

Question 2.
Large scale map and small scale map.
Answer:
Large Scale Map

1. It shows only small area.
2. But it shows in great detail.

Small Scale Map

1. It shows a large area.
2. But it shows in less detail.

Question 3.
Aerial photographs and Satellite imageries
Aerial photographs:

1. Surveying can be planned and executed in a shorter time economically.
2. It covers a small area and needs permission from authorities.

Satellite imageries:

1. High cost of satellite systems. Takes at least 10 years to plan, construct test and launch.
2. It allows a global coverage and does not require permission.

Question 4.
GIS and GPS
Answer:
GIS:

1. The Geographic Information System is a computer program that process data linked to certain places or locations.
2. GIS finds its strongest use in resources management, telecommunications and urban and regional planning.

GPS:

1. The Global Position System is a network that locates certain places here on earth.
2. Weather forecasting, earthquake monitoring and environmental protection can be done effectively by using GPS.

VII. Answer in paragraph

Question 1.
What do you mean by the term ‘scale of the map’? Explain its classification.
Answer:
Scale makes it possible to reduce the size of the whole earth to show it on a piece of paper. A scale is a ratio between the actual distance on the map to the actual distance on the ground. Scales can be represented in three methods. They are the Statement, Representative Fraction (R.F) and Linear or Graphical scale methods.

Statement scale
The statement scale describes the relationship of map distance to ground distance in words, such as one centimetre to ten kilometres. It is expressed as 1cm =10 km.

The Representative Fraction (R.F)
It describes the proportion or ratio of the map distance to ground distance. It is usually abbreviated as R.F. It is stated as 1/100000 (or) 1:100000. This means that one unit on the map represents 100,000 of the same unit on the ground. This unit may be an inch or a centimetre or any other linear measurement unit. Thus, Representative Fraction (R.F.) = Distance on the map/ Distance on the ground.

Question 2.
Write a note on directions with a relevant diagram.
Answer:

1. Maps are drawn normally with north orientation.
2. North direction in a map is always towards the North Pole of the earth.
3. If you position yourself looking at the North Pole, on your right will be the east; your left will be the west; at your back will be south.
4. These four main directions are called the cardinal directions.
5. Direction is usually indicated on a map by a North-South line, with the North direction represented by an arrow head.

Question 3.
Explain the major uses of GPS? Explain about anyone.
Answer:
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a U.S. owned utility that provides users with positioning, navigation, and timing services (PNT). This system consists of three segments: the space segment, the control segment, and the user segment.

Space Segment: This is formed by a Satellite Constellation with enough satellites to ensure that the users will have at least 4 simultaneous satellites in view from any point at the Earth Surface at any time.

Question 4.
Bhuvan has tremendous uses for scientists, policymakers, and the general public. Justify
Answer:

1. Bhuvan (Sanskrit for Earth) is a free internet-based computer application launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on August 12th, 2009.
2. It enables visualization of Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) images taken over a year ago, by ISRO’s seven satellites, including CartoSat-1 and CartoSat-2.
3. Using Bhuvan connected to the Internet, one can explore places of interest, scenes of events in the news, or parts around the world they may never visit in person, by either entering the names of places or coordinates (latitudes and longitudes).
4. Bhuvan has tremendous uses for scientists, academicians, policymakers, or the general public.

VIII. Map Exercise

Question 1.
With the help of an atlas, mark the following on the outline map of Tamil Nadu.
(a) The latitude and longitude of Chennai.
(b) Mark the city located at 10° N, 78°E.
(c) Locate the city approximately on 11°N and 76°E.
(d) Find the latitude and longitude of Kanyakumari and mark it.

IX. HOTS

Question 1.
Can you imagine a world without satellites?
Answer:
No, we cannot imagine a world without satellites.

1. Our lives would change in so many ways. Millions of people would be affected as they can’t speak through mobile phones or send messages, TV shows would be missed, important information cannot be passed on quickly, and so on.
2. Scientific studies would be greatly restricted.
3. Army people would face difficulty in coordinating for international operations.
4. Spying would be impossible.
5. There will be navigation issues, communication issues, etc.

Question 2.
Imagine you are a cartographer. Draw the map of your area.
Hints:

1. Cartographers spend most of their time collecting and verily data used in creating maps.
2. A Cartographer will also collect and analyze geographical data, such as population density, demographic characteristics, and animal precipitation patterns.
3. As a cartographer, I will be involved with the scientific, technological, and artistic aspects of developing and producing maps.
4. It will present complex information as diagrams, charts, and spreadsheets as well as in the form of conventional maps.
5. A map of the area is to be drawn by the student.

Intext Activity

Question 1.
Imagine you are standing in India facing north, find in which direction are the following located using the map given below
Answer:

1. Saudi Arabia West
2. Myanmar East
3. China North
4. Indian ocean South
5. Kazakhstan North
6. Sumatra South East
7. Afghanistan West

Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Mapping Skills Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the best answer

Question 1.
The foundation for map-making in Indian war laid during the period ______
(a) Aryan
(b) Vedic
(c) Gupta
(d) Chola
Answer:
(b) Vedic

Question 2.
International boundaries are marked in ______ colour codes.
(a) Brown
(b) Blue
(c) Red
(d) Pink
Answer:
(d) Pink

Question 3.
A synoptic chart means
(a) Weather map
(b) Travelogue
(c) Thematic map
(d) General maps
Answer:
(a) Weather map

Question 4.
Aerial photographs were taken by Felix Nadar in __________
(a) 1850
(b) 1852
(c) 1858
(d) 1860
Answer:
(c) 1858

Question 5.
GPS technology has tremendous applications in __________
(a) Mobile phones
(b) Watches
(c) ATMs
(d) All the these
Answer:
(d) All the these

II. Consider the given statements and choose the right option given below.

Question 1.
Assertion (A): GNSS promotes the safety and convenience of transport.
Reason (R): GNSS applications are used in tracking or mapping vehicles, ships, and aircraft.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true; (R) explains (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true; (R) does not explain (A)
(c) (A) is correct; (R) is False
(d) (A) is false; (R) is true
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true; (R) explains (A)

Question 2.
Statement (I): Surveying is done to measure the angle, direction, area, height and distance of an object.
Statement (II): A topographical map is the technique of meteorologists to display all the weather data.
(a) Statement (I) is true; (II) is false
(b) Statement (II) is true; (I) is false
(c) Statement (I) and (II) correct
(d) Statement (I) and (II) Wrong
Answer:
(a) Statement (I) is true; (II) is false

III. Match the following

1. Azimuthal – (a) Water towers
2. Light Blue – (b) Rope – stretchers
3. Travelogue – (c) Journalist
4. Egypt – (d) Polar projection
5. Felix Nadar – (e) Tourist map

Answer:

1. – (d)
2. – (a)
3. – (e)
4. – (b)
5. – (c)

IV. Answer in Brief.

Question 1.
Give a short account of ‘Imago Mundi’ the Babylonian Map of the World.
Answer:
More commonly known as the Babylonian Map of the World, the Imago Mundi is considered the oldest surviving world map. It is currently on display at the British Museum in London. It dates back to between 700 and 500 BC(BCE) and was found in a town called Sippar in Iraq.

The carved map depicts Babylon at the centre. Nearby are places like Assyria and Elam, all surrounded by a “Salt Sea” forming a ring around the cities. Outside the ring, eight islands or regions are carved onto the tablet. The map is accompanied by a cuneiform text describing Babylonian mythology in the regions depicted on the stone.

Question 2.
Who is a cartographer?
Answer:
A cartographer is one who measures, analyzes and interprets geographical information to create ‘ maps and charts for political, cultural and educational purposes.

Question 3.
Mention the three types of map symbols.
Answer:

1. Point Symbols – Buildings, dipping tanks, trigonometrical beacons
2. Line Symbols – Railways, roads, power lines, telephone lines
3. Area Symbols – Cultivated lands, ponds, orchards and vineyards

Question 4.
What is a travelogue?
Answer:
A travelogue includes all the information required by a tourist like communication, transportation, hotels, tourist spots, health centres, ATMs, petrol stations etc.

Question 5.
Name the three types of Map Symbols.
Answer:
There are three types of map symbols;

1. Point Symbols – buildings, dipping tanks, trigonometrical beacons
2. Line Symbols – railways, roads, power lines, telephone lines
3. Area Symbols – Cultivated lands, ponds, orchards, and vineyards

Question 6.
Mention the disadvantages of Remote sensing.
Answer:

1. It is difficult to prepare large scale maps from obtained satellite data.
2. The technique is very expensive for small areas requiring one-time analysis.

Question 7.
Mention the advantages of GIS.
Answer:
The advantages of GIS are

1. Maps produced by GIS analysis can be used to pinpoint problem areas.
2. GIS finds its strongest use in resources management, telecommunications, and urban and regional planning.
3. GIS helps in planning the land-use requirements. The local government uses GIS for taxation and planning.

Question 8.
Write about the hardware and software functions of a GIS.
Answer:
The hardware and software functions of a GIS are,

1. Data input and verification
2. Compilation
3. Storage
4. Updating and changing
5. Management and exchange
6. Manipulation
7. Retrieval and presentation
8. Analysis and combination

Question 9.
What is meant by cybercartography?
Answer:
Cyber cartography is a term that is used to define all the aspects of the current state of Web and virtual mapping.

Question 10.
What is a survey?
Answer:
Surveying is done to measure the angle, direction, area, height and distance of an object or place on the surface of the earth using instruments. Surveying techniques are used to obtain the field data and to prepare maps. Knowledge of surveying helps one in map-making, particularly in the preparation of physical maps.

Question 11.
What are the advantages of Bhuvan?
Answer:

1. Bhuvan, due to 3D rendering, gives the impression of moving through real space through the entire globe.
2. Students can use Bhuvan to understand subjects ranging from Sciences to History of places.
3. It provides information on natural resources and timely information on disasters.
4. Administrators use it for monitoring various developmental schemes.

V. Give Reasons

Question 1.
“It is not possible to show all the data of an area on a map”.
Answer:
The details that are to be shown may vary according to requirement. Therefore, it is essential to consider the scale and purpose while preparing maps.

Question 2.
Surveys help to prepare physical maps.
Answer:

1. Surveying is done to measure the angle, direction, area, height and distance of an object or place on the surface of the earth using instruments.
2. Surveying techniques are used to obtain the field data and to prepare maps.
3. Hence knowledge of surveying helps to prepare physical maps.

VI. Answer in paragraph

Question 1.
Write a note on Grid reference.
Answer:

1. The location of a place can be simply defined by its latitude and longitude.
2. In normal practice, latitude is stated first and then comes the longitude.
3. The latitude and longitude of a place can be expressed in units of degree, minutes and seconds.
4. A grid is a set of lines with alphanumeric codes for defining a location on a map in many topographical sheets.
5. The lines that run horizontally from left to right of the map are known as northings.
6. The lines that run vertically from the top to the bottom of the map are called eastings.
7. The points at which the vertical and horizontal lines of the grid intersect are called coordinates which are identified by numbers or letters.

Question 2.
What are the colour codes used with map symbols?
Answer:

1. Brown: land or earth features – contour lines, eroded areas, prominent rock outcrops, sand areas and dunes, secondary or gravel roads
2. Light Blue: water features – canals, coastlines, dams, lakes, marshes, swamps and levees, ponds, rivers and water towers.
3. Dark Blue: national waterways
4. Green: vegetation features – cultivated fields, golf courses, nature and game reserve boundaries, orchards and vineyards, recreation grounds, woodland
5. Black: construction features – roads, tracks, railways, buildings, bridges, cemeteries, communication towers, dam walls, excavations and mine dumps, telelphone lines, power lines, windpumps, boundaries
6. Red: construction features – national, arterial and main roads, lighthouses and marine lights
7. Pink: international boundaries

Question 3.
Explain the types of maps.
Answer:
(a) On the basis of scale, maps can be classified into:

1. Large scale maps: Large amount of detail; can only show a small area.
2. Small scale map: Small amount of detail; can show a large area,

(b) On the basis of utility and purpose, they are classified as:

1. General maps / Topographic Maps (physical and political maps)
2. Thematic map (spatial variations of single phenomena)
3. Special purpose maps (Braille maps for blind people, maps for neo literates, military maps, navigational charts, etc).

Question 4.
Write a short note on
(a) Topographical Maps and
(b) Weather Maps
Answer:
(a) Topographical Maps

1. Topographical maps show main features like landforms, water features, forests, settlements, agricultural fields, other land use, transportation and communication networks.
2. These maps are general purpose maps and are drawn at quite large scales.
3. The Survey of India prepares the topographical maps in India for the entire country.

(b) Weather Maps

1. A weather map is the technique of meteorologists to display all the weather data recorded at various stations of a country at a particular point of time into a compact outline map using symbols and isolines.
2. A weather map, otherwise called a synoptic chart, helps in weather analysis and weather forecast of the country/region for the next two to three days.

Question 5.
Explain the process of remote sensing.
Answer:
Remote Sensing

1. The EMR (Electro-Magnetic Radiation) or solar radiation is the primary source of energy for remote sensing.
2. Sunlight travels from the sun through the atmosphere, before it reaches the earth’s surface. In the atmosphere, the sun’s rays are not obstructed by any object.
3. When solar radiation falls on the earth’s surface, some of its energy is absorbed. While some is transmitted through the surface, the rest is reflected. Surfaces naturally emit radiation in the form of heat.
4. Sensors in the satellite record the reflected and emitted radiation. Each surface/object possesses a characteristic spectral signature, a unique pattern of reflecting sunlight.
5. The energy recorded by the sensor has to be transmitted to a ground station where the data are processed into an image.
6. The processed image is interpreted either visually by human interpreters or by computer-aided techniques called digital image processing to identify and distinguish between the different spectral signatures to get information about objects/places.
7. Finally, we understand and apply the extracted information in mapping the area or assist in solving a particular problem.

Question 6.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Remote Sensing?
Answer:
(a) Advantages of Remote sensing:

1. It is the only practical way to obtain data from inaccessible regions, e.g. Antarctica, Amazon forest.
2. It helps in constructing cheap base maps in the absence of detailed land surveys.
3. It detects the spread of natural calamities such as floods, forest fires, and volcanic eruptions so that immediate rescue operations and planning can be carried out.

(b) Disadvantages of Remote sensing:

1. It is difficult to prepare large scale maps from obtained satellite data.
2. The technique is very expensive for small areas requiring one-time analysis.

Question 7.
How is remote sensing useful in disaster management?
Answer:

1. Remote sensing technology is highly used in disaster management to study the effects of earthquakes, tsunamis, cyclones, volcanic eruption, floods, and wildfires.
2. The preliminary data is retrieved from satellites like LANDSAT, CARTOSAT, OCEANSAT, etc.
3. Fire and flood details can be extracted and delivered to relevant authorities within two hours of satellite image capture.
4. E.g. major earthquakes in China and New Zealand, bushfire in Victoria, and floods in Kerala.
5. Dynamic phenomena such as floods, movement of wild animals, shoreline changes, finding lost ships, and planes.
6. Researchers use satellite imageries for these.

Question 8.
Explain the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).
Answer:

1. In the 21st century, GNSS has become a part of our lives to promote the safety and convenience of transport.
2. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is a satellite system connected with a small electronic receiver or tracker to locate, monitor and track a user’s vehicle wherever in the world.
3. It can also set up instant alerts when a driver of a vehicle speeds or deviates from a particular area.
4. GNSS applications are used in tracking or mapping vehicles, ships and aircraft.
5. group of satellites (Space Segment) working with a network of ground stations (Control Segment) provide location data.
6. The receiver (User Segment) converts satellite signals into location, speed and time data
7. Examples of GNSS:
   • Europe’s Galileo
   • USA’s NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS)
   • Russia’s Global’naya Navigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema (GLONASS)
   • China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System
   • India’s NAVIC satellite system

Question 9.
Explain the Geographical Information System (GIS).
Answer:

1. Geographic Information System is a computer-based tool for managing a large amount of data collected for a given geographic region through remote sensing, GPS, and other sources.
2. The Geographic Information’System is a combination of computer hardware, software, geographic data, and personnel.
3. G – Geographic – A particular area; I – Information – facts in order; S – System – arrangement
4. GIS was first recognised in the late 1950s by Waldo Tobler and Roger Tomlinson (Canada).
5. Prime examples of importing GIS for public welfare are Google Maps, Yahoo Maps, and Google Earth.
6. The key ingredient is the location. We must have a coordinate, an address, or a distance from a known point that helps us to link the information to a location on a map.
7. Each type of data of an area is stored as a separate ‘layer’ of the map.
8. In GIS, layers may be used some times and removed according to need.
9. Examples are hospitals, schools, water bodies, parks, and ATMs.
10. The computers can create maps showing any combination of data.

Question 10.
Write a note on Google Earth.
Answer:

1. Google Earth is a web-based computer application.
2. Google Earth is a virtual globe that renders a 3D representation of the Earth.
3. It combines the power of Google Search with maps, satellite imageries, aerial photographs, GIS data, and 3D buildings to visualize the world.
4. Google Earth allows users to see cities and buildings looking perpendicularly down or at a tilted angle.
5. Google Earth allows users to search for addresses of some countries, enter coordinates, or simply use the mouse to browse a location.
6. Google Earth also has a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data for many major cities.
7. This means one can view Mount Everest or buildings in three dimensions, instead of 2D.

Question 11.
Distinguish between Airborne remote sensing and spaceborne remote sensing.
Answer:
Airborne remote sensing:

1. In airborne remote sensing, downward or sideward looking sensors are mounted on an aircraft to obtain images of the earth’s surface.
2. An advantage of airborne remote sensing is the capability of offering very high spatial resolution images (20 cm or less)

Spaceborne remote sensing:

1. In space-borne remote sensing, sensors are mounted on board a spacecraft (space shuttle or satellite) orbiting the earth.
2. At present their one several remote sensing satellites proving imagery for research and operational applications.

Tamilnadu State Board New Syllabus Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Guide Pdf Geography Chapter 6 Man and Environment Text Book Back Questions and Answers, Important Questions, Notes.

Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Solutions Geography Chapter 6 Man and Environment

Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Man and Environment Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
All externa Influences and factors that affect the growth and development of living organisms is __________
(a) Environment
(b) Ecosystem
(c) Biotic factors
(d) Abiotic factors
Answer:
(a) Environment

Question 2.
The ‘World Population Day’ is observed on __________ every year.
(a) August 11th
(b) September 11th
(c) July 11th
(d) January 11th
Answer:
(c) July 11th

Question 3.
The statistical study of human population is __________
(a) Demography
(b) Morphology
(c) Etymology
(d) Seismography
Answer:
(a) Demography

Question 4.
The extraction of valuable minerals and other geological minerals from the mines, is __________
(a) Fishing
(b) Lumbering
(c) Mining
(d) Agriculture
Answer:
(c) Mining

Question 5.
The Secondary sector of the economy produces __________ from raw materials.
(a) Semi finished goods
(b) Finished goods
(c) Economic goods
(d) raw materials
Answer:
(b) Finished goods

Question 6.
Gradual increase of the earth’s temperature by the Green house gases in the atmosphere is called __________
(a) Acid rain
(b) thermal pollution
(c) Global warming
(d) Deforestation
Answer:
(c) Global warming

II. Mitch the following

1. Loudspeaker – (a) Push factor
2. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – (b) Pull factor
3. Cruciform settlement – (c) noice pollution
4. Natural disaster – (d) T- shaped settlement
5. Better living conditions – (e) Earth Summit, 1992

Answer:

1. – (c)
2. – (e)
3. – (d)
4. – (a)
5. – (b)

III. Consider the given statements and choose the right option given below

Question 1.
Assertion(A): Ozone layer in the stratosphere is considered as a protective shield.
Reason(R): It prevents the UV radiation from reaching the earth’s surface.
(a) A and R are correct and A explains R
(b) A and R are correct, but A does not explain R
(c) A is incorrect but R is correct
(d) Both A and R are incorrect
Answer:
(a) A and R are correct and A explains R

Question 2.
Assertion(A): In tertiary activities, instead of producing goods by themselves, they are in the process of production.
Reason(R): People in Tertiary activities are purely eco friendly.
(a) Both A and R are incorrect
(b) A and R are correct but A does not explain R
(c) A is correct and R is incorrect
(d) A and R are correct and A explains R
Answer:
(c) A is correct and R is incorrect

IV. Answer the following in brief

Question 1.
What do you mean by the term ‘density’ of population’?
Answer:
Density of population refers to the number of people living per square kilometre. An area is said to be sparsely populated when it has a large area with less number of people. Similarly, smaller the area with a large number of people, it is said to be densely populated.

Question 2.
What is ‘black death’?
Answer:

1. The Black death is estimated to have killed 30 – 60 percent of Europe’s total population during the 14th century.
2. The dominant explanation for black death is attributed to the outbreak of plague.

Question 3.
Where do we have high and low densities of population?
Answer:
Areas of high density (above 50 people per sq.km) – East Asia, South Asia, northwest Europe & Eastern North America.
Areas of low density (less than 10 people per sq.km) – Central Africa, Western Australia, Northern Russia, Canada, etc.

Question 4.
Write any two ways of how the locals and the government restored Palk Bay.
Answer:

1. Saplings of native species of plants and trees are being grown planet and cared for
2. Live colonies of coral from the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve are being transplanted to Palk Bay. The existing mangroves and the region are being mapped and the way land is used around the mangrove is being studied.
3. Along with awareness programmes, the communities are also being provided with livelihood training, so they can earn an income in more ways than just fishing.

Question 5.
Define.

1. Population growth
2. Infant Mortality Rate
3. Census
4. Sustainable Development.

Answer:

1. Population growth refers to an increase in the number of people who reside in a particular area during a particular period.
2. The number of deaths under one year of age for every 1000 live births in a year is known as Infant Mortality Rate
3. Census is an official enumeration of population carried out periodically. It records information about the characteristics of population such as age, sex, literacy and occupation.
4. “Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generation to meet their own needs”.

V. Give reasons for the following.

Question 1.
Deforestation is encouraged throughout the world.
Answer:
Deforestation results in many effects like floods and droughts, loss of soil fertility, air pollution, extinction of species, global warming, spread of deserts, depletion of water resource, melting of ice caps and glaciers, rise in sea level and depletion of ozone layer. Therefore, reforestation is encouraged throughout the world in order to conserve our mother Earth.

Question 2.
Acid rain destroys the ecosystem.
Answer:

1. Acid rain has many ecological effect, but none is greater than its impact on lakes, streams, wetlands and other aquatic environments.
2. Acid-rain makes water acidic, and causes them to absorb the aluminium that makes its way from soil into lakes and streams.
3. It limits the nutrients available to the plants and expose them to toxic substances that are released from soil.

Question 3.
The economy of the quaternary sector is called the knowledge economy.
Answer:
The quaternary sector deals with the activities related to Research and Development, as well as knowledge. For e g. Services like consultation, education, and banking. Hence, it is called a knowledge economy.

Question 4.
Population growth has to be brought under control.
Answer:

1. Urgent steps need to be taken to stabilise the population for sustainable development goals to be achieved.
2. Through education awareness of the problems faced due to population explosion like pollution, scarcity of resources, conflict low standard of living and disruption in the ecological balance.

Question 5.
Sustainable development growth has been set to protect the planet.
Answer:
The excessive usage of natural and manmade resources deplete its availability for the future generation. Hence conservation and awareness are the two important terms that can bring sustainability to our living: When we use the word sustainability to mean maintain, it means to maintain it forever. This is because our actions have a lasting effect on the environment and we should protect it for our future generations.

VI. Distinguish the following

Question 1.
Birth Rate and Death Rate.
Answer:
Birth rate:
The number of live birth per 1000 children in a country during a year.

Death Rate:
The number of death per 1000 people in a country during a year.

Question 2.
Rural settlement and urban settlement
Answer:
Rural settlement:

1. An area located in the outskirts, is known as rural.
2. Villages and hamlets constitute ‘rural areas.

Urban settlement:

1. A settlement where the population is very high and has the features of a built environment, is known as urban.
2. Cities and towns constitute urban areas.

Question 3.
Primary activities and Secondary activities
Answer:
Primary Activities:

1. Primary activities pertain to the extraction of raw materials from the earth’s surface.
2. For example: Food gathering, hunting, lumbering, fishing, cattle rearing, mining and agriculture.

Secondary Activities:

1. Secondary activities transform raw materials into finished goods.
2. For example: Iron and steel industries, automobile manufacturing etc.,

VII. Answer in a paragraph

Question 1.
Explain the factors affecting the distribution of the population.
Answer:
The world population is not uniformly distributed, owing to the following factors.

• Physical Factors: Physical factors include temperature, rainfall, soil, relief, water, natural vegetation, distribution of minerals and availability of energy resources.
• Historical Factors: Regions with historical importance (river valley civilizations), war and constant invasions fall under historical factors responsible for population distribution.
• Economic Factors: Educational institutions, employment opportunities, manufacturing industries, luxurious amenities, trade and commerce and other facilities encourage dense population in an area.

Question 2.
Describe the patterns of rural settlement with neat diagrams.
Answer:

VIII. Map Skill

Question A.
On the outline map of the world mark the following.

1. An area of high density of population in Europe.
2. An area of low density of population in Australia.
3. PalkBay.
4. A fracking banned country.
5. England – A country affected by ‘black death’
6. Denmark – First country where the modem census was conducted.
7. River Hwang Ho.

Answer:

Question B.
On the outline map of Tamil Nadu mark the following.

1. A metropolitan city
2. A district with 7857 people per sq. km.
3. Gulf of Mannar
4. Palk Strait

Answer:

IX. Hots

Question 1.
Study your area and write down its settlement pattern.
Answer:

1. A settlement pattern refers to the way that buildings and houses are distributed in a rural settlement.
2. Settlement patterns are of interest to geographers, historians and anthropologists for the insight they offer in how a community has developed over time.

Linear:
In a linear settlement pattern, the buildings are arranged in lines. These lines often follow the route of a road or body of water.

Dispersed:
In a dispersed settlement pattern, the buildings are scattered over a wide area. Dispersed settlement patterns are often associated with agricultural activity and are frequently surrounded by farmland.

Nucleated:
In a nucleated settlement pattern, the buildings are grouped around a central core. Nucleated settlement patterns are usually associated with patterns of agriculture in which the settlement is surrounded two or three fields, and each field divided into strips that were formed b individual farmers.

Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Man and Environment Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
The percentage of people in a given population who can read and write a language refer to ______
(a) Infant mortality
(b) Literacy rate
(c) Sex ratio
(d) Populationdensity
Answer:
(b) Literacyrate

Question 2.
In India the first census was carried out in the year ________
(a) 1800
(b) 1821
(c) 1872
(d) 1880
Answer:
(c) 1872

Question 3.
At the Confluence of river this pattern is developed ________
(a) Starlike
(b) Triangular
(c) Nebular
(d) Circular
Answer:
(b) Triangular

Question 4.
Automobile manufacturing comes under this economic activity
(a) Primary
(b) Tertiary
(c) Secondary
(d) Quaternary
Answer:
(c) Secondary

Question 5.
Van Mahotsav week celebrated during
(a) 1st July to 7th July
(b) 1st June to 7th June
(c) 1st January to 7th January
(d) 1st December to 7th December
Answer:
(a) 1st July to 7th July

Question 6.
News paper and Cardboard belong to
a) Wet waste
(b) Dry waste
(c) Rejected waste
(d) e – waste
Answer:
(b) Dry waste

Question 7.
Palk Bay is the home of
(a) Coconut trees
(b) Dry waste
(c) Mangrove trees
(d) e – waste
Answer:
(c) Mangrove trees

Consider the given statement and choose the right option given below.

Question 8.
Assertion(A): Deforestation results in floods and drought.
Reason(R): Under deforestation trees are cut down clearing the forests.
(a) Both A and R are correct
(b) Bpth A and R are wrong
(c) A is correct but R does not explain A
(d) A and R are correct and A explains R
Answer:
(d) A and R are correct and A explains R

Question 9.
Assertion(A): Urbanisation is one of the environmental issues.
Reason(R) : As the town expands, it mounts more pressure on transport system, water supplies leading to air pollution, water pollution etc.
(a) (A) and (R) are correct, (R) explain (A)
(b) (A) and (R) are correct, (R) does not explain (A)
(c) Both (A) and (R) are correct
(d) Both (A) and (R) are wrong
Answer:
(a) (A) and (R) are correct, (R) explain (A)

II. Match the following

1. Monuments – (i) Low density
2. Denmark – (ii) Rectangular Pattern
3. Northern Russia – (iii) Madurai
4. Plain Areas – (iv) Man – Made
5. Metropolitan – (v) Census

Answer:

1. – (iv)
2. – (v)
3. – (i)
4. – (ii)
5. – (iii)

III. Answer the following in brief

Question 1.
Classify the Environment.
Answer:
Environment can be classified as

1. Natural Environment
2. Human Environment and
3. Man Made Environment

Question 2.
What is demography?
Answer:

1. In ancient Greek, ‘demos’ means people and ‘graphis’ means study of measurement.
2. So ‘Demography’ is the statistical study of human population.

Question 3.
What is National Increase of population?
Answer:
National increase of population is the difference between the birth rate and death rate.

Question 4.
What is population change?
Answer:
Population change refers to an increase or decrease in the population of an area influenced by the number of births, deaths and migration.

Question 5.
Why do we observe the The World Population Day?
Answer:

1. The World Population Day is observed on 11th July every year.
2. It seeks to raise awareness of global population issues.
3. The United Nations Development Programme started celebrating this event from the year 1989.

Question 6.
Mention about the official population policy implemented in 1952.
Answer:

1. India has an official population policy implemented in 1952.
2. India was the first country to announce such a policy.
3. The main objective of this policy was to slow down the rate of population growth, through . promotion of various birth control measures.

Question 7.
Explain the Quinary Activities.
Answer:

1. The activities that focus on the creation, rearrangement, and interpretation of new and existing ideas are called quinary activities.
2. It includes the highest levels of decision making in a society or economy.
3. Eg. Senior business executives, scientists and policymakers in the Government.

Question 8.
Explain the term afforestation.
Answer:

1. Afforestation is the process of planting trees or sowing seeds on barren land devoid of any trees to create a forest.
2. Therefore afforestation is the creation of a new forest.

Question 9.
What is forest management?
Answer:

1. Forest Management seeks to achieve a balance between the society’s increasing demands for forest products, its benefits and the preservation of forest health and diversity too.
2. This balance is critical to the survival of forests and to the prosperity of forest dependent communities.

Question 10.
What are natural pollutants?
Answer:
The natural pollutants are volcanic eruptions, wind erosion, pollen disposal, evaporation of organic compounds and radioactive elements etc.,

Question 11.
What are man made pollutants?
Answer:
Man made pollutants refer to vehicular emission, industrial wastes, smoke from thermal power plants and refineries badly affects the environment.

Question 12.
Mention any three ways to conserve Water.
Answer:

1. To conserve water do not dump in or around rivers. Clean up rivers that have a lot of trash in and around them.
2. Never dispose of cooking fats and oils by proving them down the sink.
3. Turn off water while brushing teeth, washing, gardening and sharing.

Question 13.
Mention the preventive measures of land pollution.
Answer:

1. Things used for domestic purposes can be reused and recycled.
2. Organic waste matter should be disposed off far away from the settlements.
3. Inorganic wastes can be separated, reclaimed and recycled.

Question 14.
What is Smog?
Answer:

1. Smog is a mixture of smoke, gases and chemicals.
2. It causes a smoky dark atmosphere, especially over cities.
3. It decreases visibility and creates haze throughout the area.

Question 15.
Mention the problems of Urbanisation.
Answer:

1. As the town expands, it mounts more pressure on transport system, water supplies, sewage and profuse disposal.
2. The overall development creates problems like air pollution, water pollution, traffic congestion and noise pollution etc.
3. This disturbed environment affects the human beings as mental illness, heart troubles, breathing problems etc.

Question 16.
Why is Sustainability important?
Answer:

1. The excessive usage of natural and manmade resources deplete its availability for the future generation.
2. We need to look after our planet, our resources and our people to ensure that we can hand over our planet to our children to live in true sustainability.
3. Hence conservation and awareness are the two important terms that can bring sustainability to our living.
4. When we use the word sustainability to mean maintain, it means to maintain it forever.
5. This is because our actions have a lasting effect on the environment and we should protect it for our future generations.

IV. Distinguish the following

Question 1.
Internal Migration and International Migration.
Answer:
Internal Migration:

1. The movement of people within a country i.e. between states, districts, villages, etc is called as Internal migration.

International Migration:

1. The movement of people from one country to another, across international borders is called as International migration.

Question 2.
Land Pollution and Noise Pollution.
Answer:
Land Pollution:

1. Land pollution is contaminating the land surface of the earth through dumping of urban waste matter.
2. It arises from the breakage of underground storage tanks, application of pesticides and percolation of contaminated surface water, oil and fuel dumping.
3. One of the preventive measures. Inorganic wastes can be separated, reclaimed and recycled.

Noise Pollution:

1. Noise pollution is basically a problem of urban areas, industrial areas, transport areas due to bombardment, traffic etc.
2. It has an impact on the habitat of animals migration and health of inhabitants.
3. One of the control measures planting trees along the compound walls to protect houses.

Question 3.
Push factors and pull factors
Answer:
Push Factors:

1. In sufficient jobs and few opportunities.
2. Primitive conditions
3. Pollution
4. Poor infrastructural facilities

Pull factors:

1. Better job opportunities.
2. Better living conditions
3. Clean environment
4. Better infrastructural facilities

V. Give reasons for the following

Question 1.
Fracking’affect the environment.
Answer:

1. Fracking not only pollutes water and air but also pollutes the soil.
2. The oil spills during fracking can harm the soil and the surrounding vegetation.
3. The use of high pressure at the time of soil extraction and the storage of waste water on site may cause earthquakes.

Question 2.
Segregate bio degrable
Answer:

1. We should segregate biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes so that we can easily notice and separate all biodegradable which can be used as a fertilizer. While nonbiodegradable can be recycled.
2. Segregate of wastes in important for properly disposing of the huge amount of garbage in an environmentally conscious manner.

VI. Answer in a paragraph.

Question 1.
Explain the classification of the Environment.
Answer:
(a) Natural Environment
(b) Human Environment
(c) Man made Environment

(a) Natural Environment : Natural components of environment such as Lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere.

(b) Human Environment : This is the interaction between man as an individual, with his family, occupation and society. It is also related to various cultural aspects such as education, religion, economics and politics.

(c) Man made Environment :

1. This has been created by man himself for the purpose of fulfilling his needs and to make his life more convenient and easy.
2. For example, building, transport, park, industries, monument, etc.
3. To bring an equilibrium between man and the environment, man has to study the distribution of population, availability of resources, development in technology etc.

Question 2.
Explain the term density of population.
Answer:

1. Density of population refers to the number of people living per sq. km. An area is said to be sparsely populated when it has a large area with less number of people. Similarly, smaller the area with a large number of people, it is said to be densely populated.
2. Population Density = \(\frac { Total Population }{ Total land area }\)

The world’s population density is divided into three main groups.
(a) Areas of high density (above 50 people per sq.km) – East Asia, South Asia, North West Europe & Eastern North America.

(b) Areas of moderate density (10 to 50 people per sq.km) – The sub tropical regions like Angola, Congo, Nigeria and Zambia in Africa.

(c) Areas of low density (less than 10 people per sq.km) – Central Africa, Western Australia, Northern Russia, Canada, etc…

Question 3.
What is ‘Migration’? and explain its types.
Answer:

1. Migration is defined as the permanent or semi-permanent change of home of an individual or a group of people over a significant distance from their place of birth.
2. The causes of migration may be physical (climate, drought, flood, earthquake, volcanic eruption, epidemics etc.), social inequalities, economic opportunities, technology, education, cultural clashes, war or political issues.
3. There are two types of migration:

(a) Internal Migration – The movement of people.within a country i.e. between states, districts, villages, etc is called as Internal migration.

(b) International Migration – The movement of people from one country to another, across international borders is called as International migration.

Question 4.
What are Urban Settlements? apd explain its types.
Answer:

1. Urban is the term related to cities and towns where people are primarily engaged in non-agricultural activities.
2. The factors responsible for urbanization are better employment opportunities, suitable conditions for business, education, transport, etc.
3. Urban centres are classified as towns, cities, metropolitan cities, mega cities, conurbation, etc., depending on the size and services available and functions rendered to it.

(a) Town : A town is generally larger than a village, but smaller than a city. It has a population of less than 1 lakh. E.g.: Arakkonam.

(b) City : Cities are much larger than towns and have a greater number of economic
functions. The population in cities are estimated to be more than 1 lakh. E.g.: Coimbatore

(c) Metropolitan Cities : Cities accommodating population between 10 lakhs and 50 lakhs are metropolitan cities. E.g.: Madurai

(d) Mega cities : Cities with more than 50 lakh population are called Megacities. E.g.: Chennai

(e) Conurbation : A conurbation is a region comprising of a number of cities, large towns and other urban areas. E.g.: Delhi

Question 5.
What are the effects of Deforestation?
Answer:

1. Deforestation results in many effects like floods and droughts, loss of soil fertility, air pollution, extinction of species, global warming, spread of deserts, depletion of water resource, melting of ice caps and glaciers, rise in sea level and depletion of ozone layer
2. The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) by name Earth Summit Conference held at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 1992 concluded that all member countries should reduce their emission of carbon dioxide, methane and other green house gases thought to be responsible for global warming.

Question 6.
How can we conserve forests?
Answer:

1. Conservation of forests can be done through the regulation of cutting of trees.
2. Control over forest fire: Through regular monitoring and controlling the movement of the people forest fire can be prevented.
3. Reforestation and afforestation: Reforestation involves the replanting or regeneration of areas of forest which have previously been damaged or destroyed.
   Sometimes forests are able to regenerate naturally. Afforestation is the process of planting trees or sowing seeds on barren land devoid of any trees to create a forest.
4. Proper use of forest products: We depend on forests for our survival from the air we breathe, to the wood we use.
   Besides providing habitats for animals and livelihoods for humans, forest products are one of the most essential things in our day to day life. Therefore we must use forest products properly.
5. Sustainable forest management: The use of forest and forest lands in a way and at a rate, that maintains their biodiversity, productivity, regeneration capacity, vitality and their potential to fulfill the global levels should not cause damage to other eco systems.

Question 7.
Write short note on
(a) Green House Effect
(b) Add Rain
Answer:
(a) Green house :

1. Global warming is caused by the increase of green house gases such as carbondioxide, methane, water vapour and Chloro Fluoro Carbons(CFC), carbon monoxide, photo chemical oxidants and hydrocarbons.
2. They are responsible for the heat retention ability of the atmosphere.
3. Global warming causes climatic change, ozone layer depletion, rise in sea level and drowning of coastal inhabited land, melting of ice, etc.,
4. They are posing an even greater threat to human existence and so, man must start thinking of protecting the environment from pollution.

(b) Acid Rain :

1. When pollutants combine with water vapour in the presence of sunlight and oxygen, they form dilute sulphuric and nitric acids in the atmosphere.
2. When this mixture precipitates from the atmosphere, 0 is called acid rain.
3. The gases that cause acid rain are sulphur-di-oxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon-di-oxide and other minute bio-products, caused by the burning of fossil fuels.

Question 8.
W rite a note on Ozone layer.
Answer:

1. Ozone is a poisonous gas made up of molecules consisting of three oxygen atoms (03).
   This gas is extremely rare in the atmosphere, representing just three out of every 10 million molecules.
2. The ozone layer is not really a layer at all, but has become known as such because most ozone particles are scattered between 19 and 30 kilometre up in the earth’s atmosphere, in a region called the stratosphere.
3. Ozone layer in the atmosphere absorbs most of the harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
4. It also screens out the deadly UV-C radiation the ozone shield is this essential to protect life.

Question 9.
Explain the term Fracking.
Answer:

1. The modem technology applied to extract oil and gas while fracturing the rocks artificially with the use of pressurized liquid is called fracking.
2. Fracking fluid is a mixture of water, sand and thickening agents.
3. The first successful implementation of the process was done in 1950.
4. Methane is one of the most important chemicals used in fracking process.
5. It is estimated that four percent of methane escapes into the atmosphere during extraction.
6. Methane is 25 times stronger than carbon di-oxide in terms of trapping heat.
7. The spills of this gas is detrimental to the air quality of the surrounding fracking sites
8. Pollutants decrease the availability of clean air for workers and local residents.

Question 10.
How to dispose a Waste?
Answers:

1. Do not litter your surroundings. Use a proper waste bin to store your wastes.
2. People should practise to segregate degradable and non-degradable wastes and should dispose
   them in proper coloured bins. Wastage is generally classified into three types. They are

(a) Wet Waste: It comes from the kitchen/cooking/food, etc.

(b) Dry Recyclable Waste : Such as newspapers, cardboard, packing plastics, bottles, cans, etc., should go to a different bin.

(c) Rejected Waste: which does not belong to the above two categories, including bio waste like diapers and bandages, etc.

(d) Sewage: sewage slude is produced by waste water treatment processes. Due to rapid urbanization, there has been an increase in municipal waste water.

Electronic Waste (e-waste):

1. It can be defined as any electrical goods, devices or components that you no longer want or have already thrown away. For example, computers, televisions, mobiles and fax machines.
2. This waste can take many years to break down.
3. It can contain toxic chemicals such as mercury, lead and lithium that leach into the ground and cause illness.
4. Instead of sending e-waste to the dump, components from electronics can be reused to make new products.

Question 11.
Explain the term sustainable development. Why should we balance the economic, social and environmental factors of sustainability in equal harmony?
Answer:

1. “Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generation to meet their own needs”.
2. For sustainable development tp be achieved, it is crucial to harmonize three core elements: economic growth, social aspects and environmental protection.
3. These elements are interconnected and are crucial for the well-being of individuals and societies.
4. To achieve true sustainability, we need to balance the economic ,social and environmental factors of sustainability in equal harmony.

Social Sustainability :

1. The ability of a social system such as a country, family or organization to function at a defined level of social well being and harmony is called social sustainability.
2. The balancing capacity of a government in maintaining peaceful existence towards other countries and at the same time providing the requirements of its citizens without affecting the environment creates social sustainability.

Economic Sustainability :

1. The economic sustainability is successfully implemented through strong Public Distrubution System.
2. Economic sustainability ensures that our economic growth maintains a healthy balance with our ecosystem.

Environmental Sustainability :

1. It is the ability of the environment to support a defined level of environmental quality and natural resource extraction rates forever to mankind.
2. Unnecessary disturbances to the environment should be avoided whenever possible.

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Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Biosphere Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
The coldest biome on Earth is __________
(a) Tundra
(b) Taiga
(c) Desert
(d) Oceans
Answer:
(a) Tundra

Question 2.
This is the smallest unit of biosphere __________
(a) Ecosystems
(b) Biome
(c) Environment
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(d) Ecosystems

Question 3.
Nutrients are recycled in the atmosphere with the help of certain micro organisms, referred to as __________
(a) Producers
(b) Decomposers
(c) Consumers
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(d) None of the above

Question 4.
To which climatic conditions are Xerophytic plants specifically adapted to?
(a) Saline and sandy
(b) Limited moisture availability
(c) Cold temperature
(d) Humid
Answer:
(a) Saline and sandy

Question 5.
Why is the usage of rainforest biomes for large scale agriculture unsustainable?
a) because it is too wet.
b) because the temperature is too warm,
c) because the soil is too thin.
d) because the soil is poor.
Answer:
d) because the soil is poor

Questions 6-8 are assertion type questions. Directions :
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason(R) are true; R explains A
(b) Both assertion(A) and reason(R) are true; R does not explain A
(c) A is true; R is false
(d) Both A and R are false

Question 6.
A: Heterotrophs do not produce their own food.
R : They depend on autotrophs for their nourishment.
Answer:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason(R) are true; R explains A

Question 7.
A : Hotspots are the regions characterised by numerous endemic plants and animal species
living in a vulnerable environment.
R : To manage and focus on conservation work more effectively, researchers identified hotspots.
Answer:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason(R) are true; R explains A

Question 8.
A: The number of gorillas in Africa has plummeted by 60% in the past twenty years.
R : Non intervention of human beings in the forest areas.
Answer:
(c) A is true; R is false

II. Fill in the Blanks

1. An area where animals, plants and micro organisms live and interact with one another is known _____
2. __________ are also called Heterotrophs.
3. __________ is a system of interlocking and independent food chains,
4. __________ is an extensive large ecosystem.
5. The vegetative type commonly found in desert biomes is called __________
6. __________ is an aquatic biome that is found where freshh water and salt water mix

Answer:

1. Eco System
2. consumers
3. Food web
4. A Biome
5. Xerophytes
6. Estuary

III. Answer the following in brief

Question 1.
What is Biosphere?
Answer:
The biosphere is a life-supporting layer that exists on the earth’s surface. This layer on earth encompasses the Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, and Atmosphere. It includes flora and fauna that thrive on or near the earth’s surface.

Question 2.
What is an ecosystem?
Answer:

1. An ecosystem is a community, where all living organisms live and interact with one another and also with their non-living environment such as land, soil, air, water etc.
2. Ecosystems range in size from the smallest units (Eg: bark of a tree) that can sustain life to the global ecosystem or ecosphere. (Eg: Cropland, Pond ecosystem, Forest ecosystem, Desert ecosystem etc.).
3. Biosphere harbours all ecosystems on the earth and sustains life forms including mankind.

Question 3.
What does the term ‘biodiversity’’ mean?
Answer:
Biodiversity or biological diversity refers to a wide variety of living organisms (plants, animals and other microorganisms) which live in a habitat. It is highly influenced by topography, climate as well as human activities.

Question 4.
What is meant by loss of bio diversity?
Answer:

1. The extinction of species (flora and fauna) due to human and natural influences is called loss of biodiversity.
2. The biodiversity loss has a great impact on mankind and also affects land, water, air etc.
3. Habitat destruction due to deforestation, population explosion, pollution and global warming are the major cause for loss of biodiversity.
4. Sometimes, habitat loss is so severe or happens so quickly that it results in a species being eliminated from the planet.

Question 5.
Mention the various terrestrial biomes.
Answer:
The major terrestrial biomes of the world are:

1. Tropical Forest Biomes
2. Tropical Savanna Biomes
3. Desert Biomes
4. Temperate Grassland Biomes
5. Tundra Biomes

IV. Give reasons for the following

Question 1.
Producers are also called autotrophs.
Answer:
Producers are self-nourishing components of the ecosystem. Hence they are called Autotrophs. They are found both on land and water, e.g. Plants, Algae, Bacteria, etc.

Question 2.
Biosphere provides a stable ecosystem.
Answer:

1. Ecosystems range in size from the smallest units that can sustain life to the global ecosystem or ecosphere.
2. The biosphere harbours all ecosystems on the earth and sustains life forms including mankind. Therefore Biosphere provides a stable ecosystem.

V. Distinguish between the following.

Question 1.
Producers and Decomposers.
Answer:
Producers:

1. Producers are self-nourishing components of the ecosystem.
2. Hence they are called Autotrophs.
3. They are found both on land and in water. Eg. Plants, Algae, Bacteria etc.

Decomposers:

1. Decomposers are some organisms that are incapable of preparing its own food.
2. They live on dead and decaying plants and animals.
3. Hence they are called Saprotrophs. Eg. Fungus, mushrooms etc.

Question 2.
Terrestrial biomes and Aquatic biomes.
Answer:
Terrestrial biomes:

1. Terrestrial biomes is a group of living organisms that live and interact with one another on land. They are
2. mainly determined by temperature and rainfall.
3. Some of the major terrestrial biomes of the world are:
   • Tropical Forest Biomes
   • Tropical Savanna Biomes
   • Desert Biomes
   • Temperate Grassland Biomes
   • Tundra Biomes

Aquatic biomes:

1. Aquatic biome is a group of living organisms that live and interact with one. another and its aquatic environment for nutrients and shelter.
2. Like terrestrial biomes, aquatic biomes are influenced by a series of abiotic factors.
3. It is broadly classified as:
   1. fresh water biomes and
   2. marine biomes.

Question 3.
Tropical vegetation and Desert vegetation.
Answer:
Tropical vegetation:

1. Tropical forests have the highest biodiversity and primary productivity of any of the terrestrial biomes.
2. These regions have very dense forests.
3. The chief trees found here are rubber, bamboo, ebony, etc.

Desert vegetation:

1. Due to the lack of rainfall and arid conditions, these regions do not possess any vegetation but have a special vegetation type called Xerophytes.
2. As the soil is sandy and saline, deserts remain agriculturally unproductive.
3. Drought resistant thorny scrubs and bushes, palms are found here.

Question 4.
Savannas and Tundra.
Answer:
Savannas:

1. Tropical Savannas are generally found between tropical forests and deserts.
2. Tropical Savanna biomes are found between 10° to 20° North and South latitudes.
3. This biome is generally hot and dry and experiences moderate to low rainfall.
4. The grass which grow here are tall and sharp.

Tundra:

1. 1. Tundra low lands are found where the ground remains frozen.
2. 2. Greenland, Arctic and Antarctic region and Northern parts of Asia, Canada, Europe fall in this Biome.
3. 3. These regions are also called Barren lands.
4. This biome experiences long severe winter and short cool summer.

VI. Answer the following in a paragraph

Question 1.
Explain the various components of the ecosystem.
Answer:
An ecosystem is a community, where all living organisms live and interact with one another and also with their non-living environment such as land, soil, air, water etc. Ecosystems range in size from the smallest units (e.g. bark of a tree) that can sustain life to the global ecosystem or ecosphere. (e.g. Cropland, Pond ecosystem, Forest ecosystem, Desert ecosystem etc.). Biosphere harbours all ecosystems on the earth and sustains life forms including mankind.
Components of the ecosystem:
An ecosystem consists of three basic components, namely
(A) Abiotic components
(B) Biotic components and
(C) Energy component

A) Abiotic Components: Abiotic components include the non-living, inorganic, physical and chemical factors in the environment, e.g. Land, Air, Water, Calcium, Iron etc.

B) Biotic Components: Biotic components include plants, animals and microorganisms. Biotic components can be classified into three categories:

• Producers are self-nourishing components of the ecosystem. Hence they are called Autotrophs. They are found both on land and water, e.g. Plants, Algae, Bacteria etc.
• Consumers are those that depend on producers, directly or indirectly. Hence they are called Heterotrophs.

C) Energy Components: All organisms in the biosphere use energy to work and convert one form of energy into another. The Sun is the ultimate source of energy for the biosphere as a whole. The solar energy gets transformed into other forms of energy through the various components in the ecosystem. The producers, consumers and decomposers contribute a lot to the energy flow in an ecosystem.

Question 2.
Write a paragraph on the functions of an ecosystem.
Answer:

1. The living organisms form an interacting set of flora and fauna which are organized into trophic levels, food chains and food webs.
2. The functioning of an ecosystem depends on the pattern of the energy flow, as it helps in the distribution and circulation of the organic and inorganic matter within an ecosystem.
3. Energy flow generally takes place in a hierarchical order in an ecosystem through various levels.
4. These levels are called trophic levels.
5. The chain of transformation of energy from one group of organisms to another, through various trophic levels is called a food chain.
6. A system of interlocking and interdependent food chains is called a food web.

Question 3.
Explain about the aquatic biomes on Earth.
Answer:
An aquatic biome is a group of living organisms that live and interact with one another and its aquatic environment for nutrients and shelter. Like terrestrial biomes, aquatic biomes are influenced by a series of abiotic factors. It is broadly classified as freshwater biomes and marine biomes.

A. Freshwater Biomes: It comprises lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, wetlands etc. It is influenced by various abiotic components such as the volume of water, water flow, the composition of oxygen, temperature, etc. Humans rely on freshwater biomes for drinking water, crop irrigation, sanitation and industry. Water lily, lotus, duckweeds etc. are the common plants found here. Trout, salmon, turtles, crocodiles etc. are the animals found here.

B. Marine Biomes: They are the largest aquatic biomes on earth. They are continuous bodies of saltwater and provide a wide range of habitats for marine plants and animals. Coral reefs are the second kind of marine biomes within the ocean. Estuaries, coastal areas where salt water and fresh water mix, form a third unique marine biome. As water provides maximum mobility to marine organisms, nutrients are circulated more quickly and efficiently here than the terrestrial biomes. Apart from animals, plants such as kelp, algae, phytoplankton etc. also grow in water. Aquatic biomes are not only important for plants and animals, but also for humans. Humans use aquatic biomes for water, food and leisure activities. Some of the threats and issues to aquatic biomes are overfishing, pollution and a rise in sea level.

VII. Find out the dates for the following

Question 1.

1. World Wild Life Day – _______
2. International Day of Forest – _______
3. World Water Day – _______
4. Earth Day – _______
5. World Environment Day – _______
6. World Oceans Day – _______

Answer:

1. 3rd March
2. 21st March
3. 22nd March
4. 22nd April
5. June 5th
6. 8th June

VIII. Map Study

Question 1.
Locate the following on the world outline map.

1. Prairies
2. Downs
3. Tundra Biomes
4. Equatorial Biomes

IX. Picture Study

Question 1.
Narrate the given web of Arctic Thundra in your own words

Answer:

1. Sun → Lichen → Lemming → Wolf
2. Sun → Lichen → Caribou → Wolf
3. Sun → Grasses → Arctic Hare → Hawk
4. Sun → Grasses → Arctic Hare → Polar Bear
5. Sun → Grasses → Arctic Hare → Wolf
6. Sun → Grasses → Lemming → Hawk
7. Sun → Grasses → Lemming → Wolf
8. Sun → Grasses → Musk Ox
9. Sun → Artie Wildflower → Leming → Hawk
10. Sun → Artie Wildflower → Leming → Wolf
11. Sun → Artie Wildflower → Caribou → Polar Bear
12. Sun → Artie Wildflower → Caribou → Wolf

Intext Activity

Question 1.
Narrate the forest ecosystem in your own words.
Answer:

1. A forest ecosystem is a large area of land that’s covered in trees and other woody plants and filled with living animals. There are three main types of forests: tropical rain forests, deciduous forests, and coniferous forests.
2. Tropical rain forests are found near the equator (the center of Earth), where they are warm all year round. It usually rains in rain forests every day, and there are many different species of animals that live in the different levels of the rain forest.
3. Deciduous forests are made up of trees that shed their leaves in autumn. Worms, snails, and spiders enjoy their rich soil, and they have warm summers and cold winters. In the winter, animals that live in deciduous forests hibernate, or sleep through the winter, and birds migrate to warmer areas in the world. Raccoons, rabbits, and squirrels are common animals found in deciduous forests.
4. Coniferous forests have vegetation composed primarily of cone-bearing needle-leaved or scale-leaved evergreen trees, found in areas that have long winters and moderate to high annual precipitation.

Question 2.
Find the etymology of Herbivores, carnivores, omnivores and scavengers using dictionary
Answer:
Etymology

1. Herbivores Meaning – Plant Eating
2. Herba Meaning – Plant / Vorare – Swallow
3. Carnivores Meaning – Flesh Eating
4. Cami Meaning – Flesh / Vorare – Swallow
5. Omnivores Meaning – feeding on a variety of food of both plant and animal origin
6. Omni Meaning – All / Vorare – Swallow
7. Scavengers Meaning – an animal that feeds on carrion, dead plant material or refuse.
8. Scavage Meaning – search or inspect through rubbish things

Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Biosphere Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Fill in the Blanks

1. All living things large or small are grouped into _________
2. The area in which an animal, plant or micro organisms lives is called its _________
3. The chain of transformation of energy from one group of organisms to another through various trophic levels is called a _________
4. The Extinction of spices is called _________
5. In Temperate Grass Lands Biome higher precipitation leads to _________ grass.
6. In Temperate Grassland Biomes lower precipitation leads to _________ grass.
7. Tundra Biomes are also called _________
8. Lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, wetlands together known as _________ biomes.
9. In aquatic ecosystem, there is abundant water with limited _________ supply.
10. Terrestrial animals use only 1 – 2% of energy to obtain _________
11. The wide variety of living organisms that are found on the planet is called _________
12. The study about freshwater ecosystem is called _________
13. The study of the sources, development and history of a word is called _________
14. There are _________ Biosphere Reserves in India.

Answer:

1. Species
2. habitat
3. Food chain
4. Loss of Biodiversity
5. tall and soft
6. short and soft
7. Barren Lands
8. Fresh water
9. oxygen
10. oxygen
11. biodiversity
12. Limnology
13. Etymology
14. 18

II. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
The life-supporting layer is known as ________
(a) Atmosphere
(b) Hydrosphere
(c) Lithosphere
(d) Biosphere
Answer:
(d) Biosphere

Question 2.
The branch of science that deals with an ecosystem are called ________
(a) Etymology
(b) Geology
(c) Limnology
(d) Ecology
Answer:
(d) Ecology

Question 3.
Abiotic components include ________
(a) Non-living things
(b) Living things
(c) only plants
(d) only animals
Answer:
(a) Non-living things

Question 4.
Zebra and goat come under ______ consumers.
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary
(c) Tertiary
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(a) Primary

Question 5.
A healthy ecosystem provides _________
a) clean water
b) enriched soil
c) raw materials
d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above

Questions 6-8 are assertion type questions:
Directions
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true; R explains A
(b) Both assertion(A) and reason (R) are true; R does not explain A
(c) A is true; R is false
(d) Both A and R are false

Question 6.
Assertion (A): A stable biosphere has to be conserved.
Reason (R): The loss of biodiversity affects land, water, air etc.
Answer:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true; R explains A

Question 7.
Assertion (A): In temperate grassland biomes pastoral industry becomes the main occupation.
Reason (R): Apart from wheat cultivation, tall and short soft grass are grown in the
temperate grassland biomes.
Answer:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true; R explains A

Question 8.
Assertion (A): Biosphere Reserves are established in India.
Reason (R): Today’s loss of biodiversity is habitat alteration caused by human activities.
Answer:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason(R) are true; R explains A

III. Match the following

1. World wild life day – (i) 8th June
2. International day of forest – (ii) 22nd April
3. World water day – (iii) 3rd March
4. Earth day – (iv) 22nd March
5. (e) World oceans day – (v) 21st March

Answer:

1. – (iii)
2. – (v)
3. – (iv)
4. – (ii)
5. – (i)

IV. Give short answers

Question 1.
What is considered a hotspot?
Answer:
An ecological region that has lost more than 70% of its original habitat is considered a hot spot.

Question 2.
In India where do we find hot spots?
Answer:
Hotspots in India are the Himalayas, Western Ghats, Indo Burma Region and Sundaland.

Question 3.
Mention the human settlement in the Tropical Forest Biomes.
Answer:

1. The Tropical Forest Biomes have very dense forests.
2. So human settlements are found scattered here,
3. They sustain their livelihood through food gathering, fishing, lumbering and shifting cultivation.

Question 4.
What threat is posed by the savanna grasslands?
Answer:

1. Of late, parts of the savanna grasslands are being converted into farmlands.
2. This poses a great threat to a wide range of fauna.
3. For Eg. The population of the big cats like cheetah, lion etc. are dwindling drastically.

Question 5.
What has been identified by the U.S. National Cancer Institute?
Answer:

1. The U.S. National Cancer Institute has identified about 70% of the plants used for treating cancer.
2. There are found only in rain forests.

Question 6.
Name the common animals found in the Tropical Savanna Biomes.
Answer:

1. In the Tropical Savanna biomes the lion, leopard, tiger, deer, zebra, giraffe etc. are the common animals found.
2. Flora such as Rhodes grass, red oats grass, lemon grass etc. are found in this biome.

Question 7.
Write about Oasis.
Answer:

1. An oasis is a fertile fresh water source found in deserts and semi-arid regions.
2. Oases are fed by springs.
3. Crops like date palms, figs, citrus fruits, maize etc. are cultivated near these oases.

Question 8.
Mention the different names of the Temperate grass lands.
Answer:

1. Temperate grass lands are called differently in different parts of the world.
2. They are Prairies – North America, Steppes – Eurasia Pampas – Argentina and Uruguay Downs – Australia and Newzealand

Question 9.
What is a Biosphere Reserve?
Answer:
A Biosphere Reserve is a special ecosystem or specialised environment with flora and fauna that require protection and nurturing. There are 18 Bioshpere Reserves in India.

Question 10.
Explain the following terms
(a) Herbivorous
(b) Carnivorus
(c) Ommivorous
(d) Scavengers
Answer:
(a) Herbivorous: A herbivores is an animal that gets its energy from eating plants and only plants. Many herbivores have special digestive systems that let them digest all kinds of plants including grasses. Eg.-, deer, rabbits, cows, sheep, goats, elephants, giraffes, horses and pandas.

(b) Carnivores: A Carnivore is an animal that gets food from killing and eating other animals. Or they scavenge their dead flesh. Eg., Hyenas, Wolves, Mountains lions, Polar Bears.

(c) Omnivores: An omnivore is a kind of animal that eats either other animals or plants Eg. Raccoons, pigs, rats, chickens, crows etc.

(d) Scavengers: Scavengers feed partly or wholly on the bodies of dead animals. Eg., Jackals, Leopards, Lions, Vulture etc.

V. Distinguish the following

Question 1.
Tropical Grasslands and Temperate grassland.
Answer:
Tropical grasslands:

1. Tropical grasslands are generally found between tropical forests and desserts.
2. This biome is generally hot and dry and experiences moderate to low rainfall.
3. The grass which grow here are tall and sharp.

Temperate grasslands:

1. Temperate grasslands are usually found in the interior of the continents and are characterized by large seasonal temperature variations, with warm summer and cold winter.
2. The type of grassland in these regions strongly depends upon precipitation.
3. Higher precipitation leads to tall and soft grass and lower precipitation leads to short and soft grass.

VI. Give reasons for the following

Question 1.
In tropical savannas the chief occupation is herding.
Answer:
The tropical savannas biomes are generally hot and dry and experience moderate to low rainfall. Tall and sharp grass is grown. Hence the chief occupation of the people here is herding.

Question 2.
Tropical Forest Biomes have economic importance.
Answer:

1. The Amazon basin, Congo basin and Indonesian islands, under this biomie, have very dense forests and so have great economic importance.
2. The chief trees found here are rubber, bamboo, ebony etc.

Question 3.
Why do people in Tundra region shift their settlement frequently?
Answer:
The harsh environment makes people change their settlement frequently. People are nomadic, depending on hunting and fishing. The population here is very sparse.

VII. Answer in detail

Question 1.
Write a note on Biodiversity.
Answer:
(a) Biodiversity :

1. Biodiversity or biological diversity refers to a wide variety of living organisms (plants, animals and other micro organisms) which live in a habitat.
2. It is highly influenced by topography climate as well as human activities.
3. It represents the strength of the biological resources of a place on earth.
4. In biodiversity, each species, no matter how big or small, has an important role to play in the ecosystem.
5. It maintains the ecological balance and facilitates social benefits such as tourism, education, research etc. over an area.

(b) Loss of biodiversity:

1. The extinction of species (flora and fauna) due to human and natural influences is called loss of biodiversity.
2. The biodiversity loss has a great impact on mankind and also affects land, water, air etc.
3. Habitat destruction due to deforestation, population explosion, pollution and global warming are the major cause for loss of biodiversity.
4. Sometimes, habitat loss is so severe or happens so quickly that it results in a species being eliminated from the planet.
5. Scientists are still trying to decide what caused the mass extinction of dinosaurs.

Question 2.
Explain the need for conservation.
Answer:

1. The biosphere extends from the deep ocean trenches to lush rain forests.
2. People play an important role in maintaining the flow of energy in the biosphere.
3. At the same time, the primary cause of today’s loss of biodiversity is habitat alteration caused by human activities.
4. The ever increasing population results in over exploitation of biological resources.
5. This has an adverse impact on flora and fauna on earth.
6. There are places on earth that are both biologically rich and deeply threatened.
7. Hence it is man’s duty to conserve and care for the earth and make it a better place to live in.

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Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Hydrosphere Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
The Sunda Trench lies in the ______ ocean.
(a) Atlantic
(b) Pacific
(c) Indian
(d) Antarctic
Answer:
(c) Indian

Question 2.
The temperature of the ocean waters generally ______ at greater depth.
(a) increases
(b) decreases
(c) remains constant
(d) none of the above
Answer:
(b) decreases

Question 3.
Ocean currents are produced due to ______
a) due to rotation of earth
b) due to variation in temperature
c) due to earth’s movement
d) all the above
Answer:
(d) all the above

Question 4.
Consider the following statements.
1. Most of the fishing grounds occur in areas where the continental shelf is wide.
2. Fishing is well developed in warm tropical waters.
3. Mixing of warm and cold currents facilitates plant nutrients for fish.
4. Inland fishing became significant in India.
(a) 1 and 2 are correct
(b) 1 and 3 are correct
(c) 2,3 and 4 are correct
(d) 1,2 and 3 are correct
Answer:
(b) 1 and 3 are correct

Question 5.
The oceanic ridge comes into existence due to
(a) convergence of tectonic plates
(b) divergence of tectonic plates
(c) lateral movements of plates
(d) stearing of plates.
Answer:
(b) divergence of tectonic plates

Question 6.
Which of the following indicates the correct sequence of the topography beneath the surface of the sea?
(a) Continental shelf-Continental slope-Sea plain-Sea trench.
(b) Continental slope-Continental shelf-Sea plain-Sea trench.
(c) Sea plain-Continental slope-Continental shelf-Sea trench.
(d) Continental slope-Sea plain-Continental shelf-Sea trench.
Answer:
(a) Continental shelf-Continental slope-Sea plain-Sea trench.

Question 7.
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
(a) Gulf Stream – Pacific Ocean
(b) Labrador current – North Atlantic Ocean
(c) Canary current – Mediterranean sea
(d) Mozambique current – Indian Ocean
Answer:
(a) and (c)

Question 8.
The amount of planktons to be found in the ocean is determined by
1. Depth of the water.
2. Ocean currents.
3. Temperature and Salinity.
4. Length of day and night.
(a) 1 and 2 are correct
(b) 1,2 and 3 are correct
(c) 1,3 and 4 are correct
(d) All are correct.
Answer:
(b) 1,2 and 3 are correct

II. Questions are of Assertion (A), Reason (R) type.

(A) both A and R are correct and R explains A.
(B) both A and R are correct but R does not explain A.
(C) A is correct but R is false.
(D) A is false R is correct

Question 1.
Assertion (A) : Oceans are always shown in blue in maps.
Reason(R) : It indicates the natural colour of the oceans.
Answer:
(A) both A and R are correct and R explains A.

Question 2.
Assertion(A) : Flat topped seamounts are known as Guyots.
Reason(R) : All guyot features are of volcanic origin.
Answer:
(A) both A and R are correct and R explains A.

Question 3.
Assertion(A) : Submarine canyons are deep gorges on the ocean floor.
Reason(R) : They are mainly restricted to continental shelf, slope and rise
Answer:
(B) both A and R are correct but R does not explain A.

Question 4.
Assertion (A) : Atolls are more common in the Atlantic ocean.
Reason(R) :The marine population at the depth is less.
Answer:
A is false R is correct

III. Match the following

1. Mariana trench – (i) Decreases salinity in the oceans
2. Great Barrier Reef – (ii) Along the coast of Japan
3. Sargasso sea – (iii) Deepest point in the Pacific
4. Spring tides – (iv) Australia
5. Heavy rains – (v) Second order landform
6. Kuroshio current – (vi) North Atlantic Ocean
7. Continental slope – (vii) On full and new moon days

Answer:

1. – (iii)
2. – (iv)
3. – (vi)
4.  – (vii)
5. – (i)
6. – (ii)
7. – (v)

IV. Answer the following in brief

Question 1.
What do you mean by the term Hydrosphere?
Answer:

1. Hydrosphere consists of water in various forms found on the earth.
2. Over 97% of the water on the Earth’s surface is confined to oceans.
3. Less than 3% of water is held on land as glaciers, ice caps, groundwater, rivers, lakes, and also as the water vapour in air.

Question 2.
What is hydrological cycle?
Answer:

1. The Earth’s water is not static.
2. It is always in motion.
3. This continuous movement of water on, above and below the earth’s surface is called the Hydrological Cycle.

Question 3.
Mention the various relief features of ocean floor.
Answer:
The ocean basins are characterised by the following major relief features:

1. Continental shelf
2. Continental slope
3. Continental rise
4. Deep sea plain or Abyssal plain
5. Oceanic deep
6. Oceanic ridge

Question 4.
What are the factors that generate the ocean currents?
Answer:
The factors that generate ocean currents are:

1. Earth’s rotation
2. Prevailing winds and
3. Differences in temperature and salinity of ocean water.

Question 5.
Write a brief note on sea waves.
Answer:

1. Of all the movements of the oceans, sea waves are considered to be the strongest.
2. Sea waves are ripples on water caused when winds blow over the sea.
3. The height of these waves depends on the speed of wind, its duration and the direction from which they blow.
4. Sometimes waves are also caused by tremors felt on the ocean floor.
5. Such waves are quite destructive and called Tsunami.

V. Give reasons for the following

Question 1.
The northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere are called land and water hemispheres respectively.
Answer:

1. The Northern Hemisphere holds 61 % of land.
2. The Southern Hemisphere holds 81% of water.
3. It is because of this pattern of land and water distribution, the Northern hemisphere is called as the land hemisphere and the Southern hemisphere is called as the water hemisphere.

Question 2.
Continental shelf provides good Ashing ground.
Answer:

1. The continental shelf is shallower, thus enables sunlight to penetrate through the water.
2. This encourages abundant growth of grass, sea weeds and plankton.
3. Hence these zones become the richest fishing grounds in the world.
4. Example: The Grand bank of New foundland

VI. Distinguish the following

Question 1.
Spring tide and Neap tide.
Answer:
Spring tide:

1. When the Sun, Moon and Earth are aligned in the same line, the collective gravitation pull of the sun and moon on earth’s water strengthens to form a high tide known as spring tide.
2. Such tides always occur on full moon and new moon days.

Neap tide:

1. When the sun and the moon are at right angles, their gravitational forces work against each other, causing a low tide called neap tide.
2. A neap tide occurs between two spring tides i.e., twice a month, when the first and last quarter moon appears.

Question 2.
Abyssal plains and Ocean deeps.
Answer:
Abyssal plains:

1. The deep sea plains or abyssal plains are underwater plains found on the deep ocean floor.
2. These plains are usually covered by the thick layer of sediments composed of clay, silt and sand, brought by the rivers.
3. These are often characterized by features like abyssal hills, sea mounts, guyots, coral, atoll etc.

Ocean deeps:

1. Trenches are the deepest part of the oceans and occupy about 7% of the total relief of the ocean floor.
2. Ocean deep are sediment free, most trenches are V-shaped with steep sides.
3. Epicentre of the great earthquakes are all found in the trenches.

VII. Answer in a paragraph

Question 1.
Write a paragraph on the origin of oceans.
Answer:

1. The ocean is a continuous body of salt water that forms the major part of hydrosphere.
2. Geoscientists believe that the oceans were formed on Earth nearly three billion years ago.
3. It is difficult to believe that in the beginning there was no water on our planet.
4. In due course of time, when the Earth started cooling, steam escaped from the interior and entered the atmosphere to form clouds.
5. At first, the clouds brought incessant rains.
6. The rain water filled the depressions for tens of thousands of years and eventually a super ocean was formed.

Question 2.
Write a note on continental shelf and continental slope.
Answer:
(A) Continental Shelf:

1. A shallow and gently sloping platform extending out from the adjoining continental land mass into the sea is called Continental Shelf.
2. It i-s almost a uniform zone of sea bed with a gentle gradient.
3. It is significant in promoting richest fishing grounds.
4. Since the continental shelf in shallower, thus enables sunlight to penetrate through the water. This encourages abundant growth of grass, sea weeds and plankton to feed fishes.
5. The continental shelves have extensive deposits of minerals and mineral fuels.
6. Hence, this zone becomes accessible for oil drilling and mining activities.
   E.g. The Grand Banks of Newfoundland.

(B) Continental Slope

1. A steep siope which descends from the edge of the continental shelf to the deep ocean-bed is called continental slope.
2. It forms a boundary between the Continental Crust and the oceanic crust.
3. This zone is free from deposits as they are steep.
4. The most important characteristic of continental slope is the presence of deep canyons and trenches.
5. Due to the low penetration of sunlight, the slope has nearly freezing temperature.
6. Hence aquatic life has very slow rate of metabolism.

Question 3.
What do you mean by ocean currents? Explain its types.
Answer:

1. The movement of oceanic water on the surface and at the depths in a definite direction is called ocean current.
2. Ocean currents are in clockwise motion in the northern hemisphere and in the anti-clockwise motion in the southern hemisphere.
3. The factors that generate ocean currents are:
   Earth’s rotation, Prevailing winds and Differences in temperature and salinity of ocean water.
4. On the basis of temperature, ocean currents are classified as warm currents and cold currents.
5. The movement of ocean currents from the low latitudes (tropical zones) towards high latitudes (temperate and polar zones) is called warm current. Example Gulf Stream in Atlantic Ocean, North Equatorial Current in Pacific Ocean.

Question 4.
Explain the influences of the marine resources on mankind.
Answer:

1. The biotic and abiotic resources found in the oceanic water and at the bottoms are called marine resources.
2. The ocean’s resources play a vital role in sustaining the needs of society.
3. A diverse array of marine organisms is used for food, medicine, cosmetics, and a wealth of industrial applications.
4. The world’s demand for energy, minerals and water have become increasingly dependent on non-living marine resources.
5. Fishes, plankton, sea grass, Coral etc. are biological resources.
6. Petroleum, Naturalgas, Metallic Minerals, sand, gravel etc. are mineral resources.
7. Energy fuels, Tidal energy, wave Energy etc. are energy resources.

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Question 1.
71% of the earth is covered by water, but very little can be used by humans. Why?
Answer:
Though 71% of the Earth is covered by water, 97.5% of the Earth’s water is in the oceans in the form of saltwater that cannot be used. About 2% of the water is found in the form of glaciers and ice sheets. Thus, only 0.5% of Earth’s water is available for human use. It makes fresh water a critical resource.

Question 2.
The oceans are salty. Why?
Answer:

1. Salt in the ocean comes from rocks on land.
2. The rain that falls on the land contains some dissolved carbon dioxide from the surrounding air. This causes the rainwater to be slightly acidic due to carbonic acid (which forms from carbon dioxide and water).
3. As the rain erodes the rock, acids in the rainwater break down the rock. This process creates ions, or electrically charged atomic particles. These ions are carried away in runoff to streams and rivers and ultimately to the ocean.
4. Many of the dissolved ions are used by organisms in the ocean and are removed from the water. Others are not used up and are left for long periods of time where their concentrations increase over time.
5. Two of the most prevalent ions in seawater are chloride and sodium. Together, they make up over 90 percent of all dissolved ions in the ocean. Sodium and Chloride are ‘salty’. So, the oceans are salty.

Question 3.
What will happen if the seas and oceans contain only fresh water?
Answer:

1. All of the organisms in the sea are adapted to salt water. If they were suddenly immersed in fresh water, too much water would diffuse into their bodies and they would die.
2. The global ecosystem would collapse, and the oceans and atmosphere would eventually revert to their composition before the evolution of photosynthesis: Almost no oxygen and lots of carbon dioxide.
3. The ocean currents will be completely disturbed. Hence it will trigger profound climatic changes at the global scale.

Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Hydrosphere Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
The deepest point in the Arctic ocean is _____
(a) Java Trench
(b) Fram basin
(c) Puerto Rico
(d) South Sandwich Trench
Answer:
(b) Fram basin

Question 2.
Hawaii islands are located on the ocean.
(a) Pacific
(b) Indian
(c) Atlantic
(d) Arctic
Answer:
(a) Pacific

Question 3.
The height of the waves depends on _____
(a) speed of wind
(b) Its duration
(c) the direction
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above

Question 4.
Marine resources consists of resources.
(a) Biological
(b) Mineral
(c) Energy
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above

Question 5.
A very long narrow depression on the ocean floor is called _____
(a) Guyot
(b) Ridge
(c) Trench
(d) atoll
Answer:
c) Trench

Question 6.
Consider the following statements.
1. There are four major processes involved in the water cycle.
2. The ground water gets collected below the earth’s surface
3. The Northern hemisphere holds 81% of land
4. The ocean floor is flat.
(a) 1 and 2 are correct
(b) 2 and 3 are correct
(c) 2 is correct
(d) 2,3 and 4 are correct
Answer:
(c) 2 is correct

Question 7.
Consider the following statements.
1. Sylvia Earle is a famous American oceano-grapher
2. The continental shelves have extensive deposits of mineral fuels.
3. Submarine fans are located in continental slope.
4. Abyssal plains are otherwise called shallow sea plains
(a) 1 and 2 are correct
(b) 2 and 4 are correct
(c) 3 and 4 are correct
(d) 1,2, and 3 are correct
Answer:
(a) 1 and 2 are correct

Question 8.
Consider the following statements.
1. Dragon Hole is the deepest known underwater sink hole in the world.
2. Epicentre of the great earthquakes are found in Aby ssal plains.
3. Fathom means an imaginary line joining the points of equal salinity.
4. Salinity’ is maximum at the poles.
(a) 1 is correct
(b) 1 and 2 are correct
(c) 4 is correct
(d) 2 and 3 correct
Answer:
(a) 1 is correct

Question 9.
Assertion (A) : The Ocean water is dynamic
Reason (R) : Waves and currents are in horizontal motion w hile tides have vertical motion.
(a) Both A and R are correct
(b) Both A and R are wrong
(c) A is correct and R gives the explanation of A
(d) A is correct but R is wrong
Answer:
(c) A is correct and R gives the explanation of A

Question 10.
Assertion (A) : The gravitational pull of the sun and moon on earth cause tides on sea water.
Reason (R) : Neap tides are caused when the first and last quarter moon appears.
(a) Both A and B are wrong
(b) A is correct, R gives the correct explanation of A
(c) A is false R is correct
(d) A is correct R does not give correct explanation of A
Answer:
(b) A is correct, R gives the correct explanation of A

Question 11.
Assertion (A) : The energy of the falling wave water is used to turn hydro turbines to generate power.
Reason (R) : Gulf of Khambat is one of the potential Tidal energy Zones.
(a) A and R are correct, but R does not explain A
(b) A and B are false
(c) A is correct R gives correct explanation of A
(d) A is false, R is correct
Answer:
(a) A and R are correct, but R does not explain A

Question 12.
Assertion (A) : On the basis of temperature, ocean currents can be classified as warm currents and cold currents.
Reason (R) : The movement of ocean current from the low latitudes towards high latitudes cause cold current.
(a) Both A and R are correct, R gives the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are false
(c) A is correct but R does not explain A
(d) A is correct, R is false.
Answer:
(d) A is correct, R is false

Question 13.
Assertion (A) : The mid ocean ridge is probably the most extensive single feature of the earth’s topography.
Reason (R) : The Mid – Atlantic Ridge is the largest unbroken oceanic ridge,
(a) A is correct, R explains A
(b) A is correct R is wrong
(c) A is false, R is correct
(d) Both A and R are false
Answer:
(a) A is correct, R explains A

Question 14.
Assertion(A) : Salinity is higher in closed ocean basins.
Reason(R) : Enclosed ocean bhsins undergo little mixing with the open ocean.
(a) Both A and R are correct, R gives the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are false
(c) A is correct but R does not explain A
(d) A is correct, R is false.
Answer:
(a) Both A and R are correct, R gives the correct explanation of A

II. Match the following

1. Finland – (i) Atlantic Ocean
2. Land Hemisphere – (ii) Fishing grounds
3. Green land – (iii) Equal depths
4. New foundland – (iv) Kerala
5. Iso bath – (v) Goa
6. Vizhinjam – (vi) Land of Thousand Lakes
7. NIO – (vii) Northern Hemisphere

Answer:

1. – (vi)
2. – (vii)
3. – (i)
4. – (ii)
5. – (iii)
6. – (iv)
7. – (v)

III. Answer the following in brief:

Question 1.
Mention the four spheres of the earth.
Answer:

1. The earth consists of four spheres
2. They are
   1. Lithosphere
   2. Atmosphere
   3. Hydrosphere
   4. Biosphere

Question 2.
Why is earth called a Blue planet?
Answer:

1. One of the most indispensable natural resources on earth is water.
2. The Earth is also called the Blue planet, as it holds water in abundance.
3. Thus stands unique among all other planets.

Question 3.
Mention the three major processes involved in the water cycle.
Answer:

1. The three major processes involved in the water cycle are evaportation, condensation and precipitation.
2. Water changes its form constantly i.e. Ice, water and water vapour.

Question 4.
Explain the term
(a) Water Table
(b) Aquifers
Answer:
(a) Water table is a level below the ground, where water is found collected beneath the Earth’s surface.
(b) Aquifers are porous rock strata filled with water, found below the earth’s surface.

Question 5.
What is Hypsometric curve?
Answer:

1. Hypsometric curve is a graphic representation which shows the height of a certain place found on land and the height of ocean features at sea.
2. ‘Hypso’ means height in Greek.

Question 6.
Write a note on ONGC.
Answer:

1. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is India’s largest oil and gas exploration and production company.
2. Its latest estimate is that about 20 million tons of oil reserves are found west of Mumbai High off shore.

Question 7.
Explain the terms
(a) Isobath
(b) Isohaline
Answer:
(a) Isobath – An imaginary line on a map joining the points of equal depths.
(b) Isohaline – An imaginary line on a map joining the points of equal salinity in oceans.

Question 8.
What role is played by NIO (National Institute of Oceanography)
Answer:

1. National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) was established on 1st January 1966.
2. The headquarters of NIO is located at Dona paule, Goa.
3. It conducts research and observations to understand Oceanic features, Ocean engineering, Marine Archaeology etc.,

Question 9.
Where do we see the Great Barrier Reef?
Answer:

1. The Great Barrier reef is the world’s largest coral reef system composed of2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for about 2,000 kilometres.
2. The reef is located in the Coral sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
3. These coral reefs are built by billions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps.
4. This sprawling coral reef system is one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet.

Question 10.
What do you mean by the ocean salinity?
Answer:

1. The degree of concentration of salts in the sea water is called salinity.
2. It is usually expressed in terms of parts per thousand (ppt or %o).
3. Salinity varies both horizontally and vertically.
4. The influence of temperature on ocean salinity depends upon the heating up of the surface water, which varies from tropics to polar regions.

IV. Distinguish the following

Question 1.
Pacific ocean and Atlantic ocean.
Answer:
Pacific ocean:

1. Pacific ocean is spread between the western coast of America to the fareast coast (China)
2. It has less sea traffic
3. It is larger in Size.
4. Deepest point – Mariana Trench (10,924 m)

Atlantic ocean:

1. Atlantic ocean is spread between Europe and eastern coast of America.
2. It has served as an important sea route for trade in the earlier countries and has contributed to the discovery of America.
3. It has stronger ocean currents.
4. Deepest point – Puerto Rico Trench (8,605 m)

V. Give reasons for the following

Question 1.
Abyssal plains in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans tend to be extensive than the Pacific
Ocean. Why?
Answer:

1. Abyssal plains in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans tend to be extensive than the Pacific Ocean.
2. Because, majority of the world’s largest rivers empty their sediments into either Atlantic or Indian Ocean.
3. E.g. Amazon, Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers.

Question 2.
The ocean waters are saline in nature.
Answer:

1. After years and years of river inflow and evaporation, the salt content of the lake water built up to the present levels.
2. The same process made the seas salty.
3. Rivers carry dissolved salts to the ocean.
4. Water evaporates from the oceans to fall again as rain and to feed the rivers, but the salt remains in the oceans. Therefore the ocean waters are saline in nature.

VI. Answer in a paragraph

Question 1.
Write a note on Fresh Water.
Answer:

1. Rain water is considered to be the purest form of water, as it contains very less proportion of salts when compared to the oceans and seas.
2. Hence it is called fresh water.
3. A major part of fresh water is found in the frozen state in the form of ice caps and glaciers.
4. Around 0.5 tol% of it, is found in the liquid state as rivers, streams, lakes, ponds etc.
5. Surface water may also penetrate through porous rocks and gets collected beneath the Earth’s surface.
6. This is called groundwater.

Question 2.
Explain the terms
(a) Continental Rise
(b) Oceanic ridge
Answer:
(a) Continental Rise

1. At the base of the continental slope is a gently sloping layer of sediments which merge into the deep-sea floor.
2. This underwater feature found between continental slope and abyssal plains is called the continental rise.
3. It consists of submarine fans which are similar to the alluvial fans found on land.

(b) Oceanic Ridge

1. Oceanic ridge is a continuous submarine mountain chain.
2. They are made of young basaltic rock formed when two tectonic plates moves apart.
3. The mid-ocean ridge is probably the most extensive single feature of the earth’s topography.
4. Two of the most well laiown mid- ocean ridges are the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the East Pacific Ridge.
5. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is the largest unbroken oceanic ridge.

Question 3.
Why should we conserve marine resourses?
Answer:

1. Oceans are the life blood of planet earth and mankind.
2. The humankind depends on the marine resources for its survival.
3. They are also essential for the economic prosperity, social well-being and quality of life.
4. Oceans have extensive deposits of oil reserves.
5. Besides a major fishing ground, it helps in generating non-conventional energy, development of many ports and harbours for trade activities.
6. Coastal tourism also attracts people around the world.
7. Loss of biodiversity, loss of habitats, contamination through dangerous substances, and the impacts of climate change – all these are a threat to the marine environment.

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Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Atmosphere Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the best answers

Question 1.
_____ is the most important gas for the survival of living organisms.
(a) Helium
(b) Carbon-di-oxide
(c) Oxygen
(d) Methane
Answer:
(c) Oxygen

Question 2.
The lowest layer of the atmosphere is _______
(a) troposphere
(b) tratosphere
(c) Exosphere
(d) mesosphere
Answer:
(a) troposphere

Question 3.
_______ reflects radio waves.
(a) Exosphere
(b) Ionosphere
(c) Mesosphere
(d) Statosphere
Answer:
(c) Mesosphere

Question 4.
The average global surface temperature is .
(a) 12° C
(b) 13° C
(c) 14° C
(d) 15° C
Answer:
(b) 13° C

Question 5.
The process of change of state of water from gaseous to liquid state is called _____
(a) Precipitation
(b) Eveaporation
(c) Transpiration
(d) Condensation
Answer:
(a) Precipitation

Question 6.
The _____ is the chief energy source of the Earth.
(a) Sun
(b) Moon
(c) Stars
(d) Clouds
Answer:
(a) Sun

Question 7.
All types of clouds are found in the ______ .
(a) Troposphere
(b) Ionosphere
(c) Mesosphere
(d) Exosphere
Answer:
(a) Troposphere

Question 8.
_____ clouds are found in the earth
(a) Sun
(b) Moon
(c) Stars
(d) Clouds
Answer:
(a) Sun

Question 9.
The Monsoons are _______
(a) Prevailing winds
(b) Periodic winds
(c) local winds
(d) none of the above.
Answer:
(b) Periodic winds

Question 10.
Dew in the form of ice crystals is called _________
(a) frost
(b) fog
(c) mist
(d) Sleet
Answer:
(a) frost

Question 11.
______ is called the eye of the storm/ cyclone.
(a) Pressure
(b) Wind
(c) Cyclones
(d) Snows
Answer:
(a) Pressure

Question 12.
The vertical movement of air is called _____
(a) Wind
(b) Storm
(c) Air current
(d) Drift
Answer:

II. Match the following

1. Meteorology – (i) wind speed
2. Climatology – (ii) direction of wind
3. Anemometer – (iii) cirrus
4. Wind Vane – (iv) study of climate
5. Mare’s Tail – (v) study of weather
6. Leeward side – (vi) Australia
7. Willy willy – (vii) rain shadow region

Answer:

1. – v
2. – iv
3. – i
4. – ii
5. – iii
6. – vii
7. – vi

III. Answer the following Briefly:

Question 1.
Define the atmosphere.
Answer:
The blanket of air that surrounds the Earth is called the atmosphere.

Question 2.
Name the different atmospheric layers.
Answer:

1. The atmosphere is thick near the earth’s surface and thins out until it eventually merges with space.
2. The five Atmospheric layers are
   • Troposphere
   • Stratosphere
   • Mesosphere
   • Thermosphere
   • Exosphere.

Question 3.
Mention the factors that affect the climate.
Answer:
The factors that affect the climate are

• Distance from the equator
• Altitude
• Nearness to the sea
• Nature of the prevailing winds
• Mountain barrier
• Cloud cover
• Ocean currents
• Natural vegetation

Question 4.
Write a short note on the Lapse rate.
Answer:
The lapse rate is the rate at which Earth’s atmospheric temperature decreases with an increase in altitude, or increases with the decrease in altitude. Lapse rate arises from the word lapse, in the sense of a gradual change.

Question 5.
What are the processes responsible for heating the atmosphere?
Answer:

• Isotherms are imaginary lines drawn on maps, connecting points that have equal temperatures.
• Temperature varies from place to place, season to season, and continent to continent.

Question 6.
Mention the planetary wind system of the earth.
Answer:

1. The winds which constantly blow in the same direction throughout the year are called the Planetary winds.
2. They are also called as permanent winds or the prevailing winds.
3. These winds include Trade winds, Westerlies, and Polar Easterlies.

Question 7.
Write a short note on:
(a) Trade Winds
(b) Roaring Forties.
Answer:
(a) Trade winds:

1. Trade winds blow from the subtropical high-pressure belt to the Equatorial low-pressure belt in both the hemispheres.
2. They blow with great regularity, force and in a constant direction throughout the year. They are very helpful to traders.

(b) Roaring forties:

1. Westerlies are the permanent winds.
2. They blow from South West to North East in the Northern hemisphere and North West to South East in the Southern hemisphere.
3. The velocity of westerlies become so vigourous and fast to be called Roaring forties at 40°.

Question 8.
How are clouds formed?
Answer:

1. Cool moisture-laden air gets collected around particles like dust, salt content from the sea, smoke etc and forms clouds.
2. Sometimes mixing of warmer and cooler air also produces clouds.
3. A visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the air above the ground level is called a cloud.

Question 9.
What are the different types of rainfall?
Answer:
Based on the mechanisms of raising the air, there are three types of rainfall.

1. Convectional rainfall
2. Frontal (or) cyclonic rainfall
3. Orographic rainfall

Question 10.
What is Precipitation? What are the different types of precipitation?
Answer:

1. Falling down of condensed water vapour in different forms is called Precipitation.
2. The main forms of precipitation are Drizzle, rain, sleet, snow, hail, etc.

Question 11.
Write short notes on

1. Drizzle
2. Rain
3. Sleet
4. Snow
5. Heat

Answer:

1. Drizzle:

• Falling of numerous uniform minute droplets of water with a diameter of less than 0.5 is called a drizzle mm from low clouds.
• Sometimes drizzles are combined with fog and hence reduce visibility.

2. Rain:

• Rain is the most widespread and important form of precipitation in places having temperatures above the freezing point.
• It occurs only when there is abundant moisture in the air. The diameter of a raindrop is more than 5 mm.

3. Sleet:

• Sleet refers to precipitation in the form of pellets made up of transparent and translucent ice.
• This precipitation is a mixture of snow and rain.

4. Snow:

• Snow is formed when condensation occurs below the freezing point.
• It is the precipitation of opaque and semi-opaque ice crystals.
• When these ice crystals collide and stick together, it becomes snowflakes.

5. Heat:

• Is the energy which makes objects hot, while temperature measures the intensity of heat.

Question 12.
How are Cyclones classified?
Answer:

1. Cyclones are centres of low pressure where, winds from the surrounding high pressure area converge towards the centre in a spiral form.
2. Cyclones can be classified,into
   • Tropical cyclones
   • Temperate cyclones
   • Extra tropical cyclones.

IV. Give reason

Question 1.
Cyclones cause huge loss of life and property
Answer:

• Because they are formed due to the differential heating of land and sea.
• Due to heavy rain, strong wind & large storm.
• The destruction depends mainly on its intensity, its size, and its location,
• After the cyclone, the devastation continues.

Question 2.
Cloudy days are warmer than cloudless days.
Answer:

1. Clouds reflect a large amount of radiation from the sun.
2. This prevents the entry of heat to the earth’s surface.
3. So in areas generally of the cloudless sky like the deserts, the temperature is very high.
4. On the other hand under a cloudy sky the temperature is low.

Question 3.
Fog is dangerous for traffic
Answer:

1. Fog is a cloud form at the surface of the earth made of tiny water droplets suspended in the air.
2. Visibility is the greatest problem with fog.
3. Fog creates dangerous driving conditions and so it is dangerous for traffic.

Question 4.
Convectional rainfall is also called 4’0 clock rain.
Answer:

1. In the equatorial regions, convectional rainfall is received almost daily in the afternoon.
2. It generally happens regularly at 4 p.m. throughout the year.
3. For this reason, it is called 4’o clock rainfall.
4. This type of rain is common in the hot and wet tropical rain forests of Central Africa, the Amazon basin of South America, and the islands of Southeast Asia.
5. Continuous heating of the earth in the day causes hot convectional currents to raise. Water keeps on evaporating and rising up.
6. On reaching the upper layers of the atmosphere they cool, condense, and form cumulo¬nimbus clouds.
7. In the late afternoon, the clouds burst into a heavy downpour often accompanied by thunder and lightning.
8. It usually occurs at about 4 p.m, so convectional rain is called 4 o’clock rain and occurs daily in the equatorial regions.

Question 5.
Polar Easterlies are cold and dry. Why it is so?
Answer:

• Polar Easterlies blow from the high-pressure areas of the Polar highs at the North and South Poles towards low-pressure areas within westerlies at high altitudes.
• When air moves near the poles, cold temperatures shrink the air. So Polar Easterlies are cold and dry.

V. Distinguish between the following

Question 1.
Weather and climate
Answer:
Weather:

1. Weather is the study of atmospheric conditions for short duration over small areas.
2. The weather changes very often; hour to hour and day to day.
3. A place can experience different types of weather conditions in a day. Weather data is collected every day in the observatories
4. Study of weather is called Meteorology

Climate:

1. Climate is the study of the average weather condition observed over a long period of time for a larger area.
2. Climate is more or less permanent and remains the same always.
3. A place can experience almost the same type of climate
   Climate is the average of weather data
4. The study of climate is called Climatology

Question 2.
Land breeze and sea breeze
Answer:
Land Breeze:

1. During the night, the land cools more rapidly than the ocean.
2. Cool air sinks and forms high pressure
3. The wind blows from land to sea during the night, this is called a land breeze.

Sea Breeze:

1. During the day, the landmasses get heated more rapidly than the oceans.
2. Heated air ascends and this causes low pressure on the adjoining ocean.
3. Therefore, the wind blows from the ocean to land in the afternoon. This is called a sea breeze.

Question 3.
Windward side and Leeward side.
Answer:
Windward Side:

1. The windward side is the side of a mountain which faces the prevailing wind.
2. It receives heavy rainfall

Leeward Side:

1. The leeward side of the mountain is the side sheltered from the wind.
2. It receives very less rainfall

Question 4.
Tropical cyclones and Temperate cyclones.
Answer:
Tropical Cyclones:

1. Tropical cyclones develop in the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
2. They are formed due to the differential heating of land and sea.
3. They are known as ‘cyclones’ in the Indian ocean, typhoons in the western pacific ocean, ‘hurricanes’ in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific Ocean, ‘baguios’ in-Phillippines, and willy willy’ in Australia.
4. They often cause heavy loss of life and property

Temperate Cyclone:

1. Temperate cyclones are formed along a front where hot and cold air masses meet in mid-latitudes between 35° and 65° N and S.
2. Temperate cyclones do not become weak like tropical cyclones on reaching the land.
3. They commonly occur over the North Atlantic Ocean, northwest Europe, Mediterranean basin.
4. In India, it is called Western disturbances

VI. Paragraph Questions

Question 1.
Write a paragraph about the structure of the atmosphere.
Answer:
Atmospheric layers:

1. The atmosphere is thick near the earth surface and thins out until it eventually merges with space.
2. The five atmospheric layers are Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere and Exosphere.

(a) Troposphere:

1. The lowest layer of the atmosphere is the troposphere.
2. This layer extends upto 8 kms at the poles and upto 18 kms at the equator.
3. The temperature decreases with increasing height.
4. It is called weather making a layer.

(b) Stratosphere:

1. Stratosphere lies above the troposphere.
2. It extends to a height of about 50 km above earth’s surface.
3. Since this layer is a concentration of ozone molecules, it is also referred to as the ozonosphere.
4. Large jet planes normally fly here.

(c) Mesosphere:

1. The mesosphere extends between 50 km and 80 km.
2. The temperature increases with increasing height.
3. Radial waves transmitted from earth are reflected back to earth from this layer
4. Most of the meteors nearing the earth, get burned here.

(d) Thermosphere:

1. The thermosphere exists above the Mesosphere.
2. It extends to about 600 km.
3. The composition of gases in the lower thermosphere is more or less uniform, hence it is called ‘Homosphere’.
4. The upper portion of the thermosphere has an uneven composition of gases and hence it is referred to as ‘Heterosphere’.

(e) Exosphere:

1. The uppermost layer of the atmosphere is called the exosphere.
2. This layer is extremely rarefied with gases and gradually merges with the outer space.
3. This zone is characterised by aurora Australis and aurora borealis.

Question 2.
Explain the different types of permanent winds.
Answer:
The winds which constantly flow in the same direction throughout the year are called Planetary winds. They are also called as Permanent winds or the prevailing winds. These winds include
(a) Tradewinds
(b) Westerlies
(c) Polar Easterlies.

(a) Tradewinds:

1. Trade winds blow from the subtropical high-pressure belt to the equatorial low-pressure belt in both the hemispheres.
2. They blow with great regularity, force and in a constant direction throughout the year.
3. These winds were very helpful to traders who depended on the winds while sailing in the seas. Hence they have named Trade winds.
4. As they travel over vast oceans, they collect more moisture and bring heavy rainfall, to the East Coast of the continents of the tropics.
5. As they move westwards, they become dry and do not give rainfall.

(b) Westerlies:

1. Westerlies are the permanent winds that blow from the tropical high-pressure belt to the sub polar low-pressure belt in both the hemispheres.
2. They blow from South West to North East in the northern hemisphere and North West to South East in the Southern hemisphere.
3. The velocity of westerlies become so vigorous and fast to be called Roaring Forties at 40°, Furious Fifties at 50°, and Screaming Sixties at 60° latitudes.

(c) Polar Easterlies:

1. Polar Easterlies are cold and dry polar winds.
2. They blow from the polar high pressure belt to the sub polar low pressure belt.
3. These are weak winds blowing from North East-direction in the Northern Hemisphere and South East-direction in the Southern Hemisphere.

Question 3.
How are clouds classified? Explain them.
Answer:
Clouds are classified, according their height, with following types. They are (a) High clouds (6 – 20 km ht) (b) Middle clouds (2.5 km – 6 km ht) (c) Low clouds (ground surface to 2.5 km ht)

(a) High clouds:

1. (i) Cirrus: Detached clouds in the form of white, delicate fibrous silky filaments formed at the high sky (8,000 meters to 12,000 meters) are called Cirrus clouds. These clouds are dry and do not give rainfall.
2. Cirro – Cumulus: They are white patched, sheet or layer like clouds composed of ice crystals.
3. Cirro – Stratus: Smooth, milky transparent whitish clouds composed of tiny ice crystals.

(b) Middle clouds:

1. Alto stratus: Thin sheets of grey or blue coloured clouds in uniform appearance, consisting of frozen water droplets.
2. Alto cumulus: Clouds fitted closely together in parallel bands known as ‘sheep clouds’ or wool pack clouds.
3. Nimbo Stratus: These are clouds of dark colour very close to the ground surface associated with rain, show or sleet.

(c) low stand

1. Strato – cumulus: Grey (or) whitish layer of non-fibrous low clouds found in rounded patches at a height of 2500 to 3000 metres, associated with fair or clear weather .
2. Stratus: Dense, low lying fog – like clouds associated with rain or snow.
3. Cumulus: Dome shaped with a flat face often resembling a Cauliflower associated with fair weather.
4. Cumulo Nimbus: Fluffy thick towering thunderstorm cloud capable of producing heavy rain, snow, hailstorm as tornadoes.

Question 4.
How are cyclones formed? How are they classified?
Answer:

1. Cyclones are centres of low pressure where, winds from the surrounding high pressure area converge towards the centre in a spiral form.
2. Due to the rotation of the Earth, the cyclonic winds with northern hemisphere move in anti clockwise direction, where as they move in clockwise direction in the southern hemisphere.
3. Cyclones can be classified as:
   • Tropical cyclones
   • Temperate cyclones and
   • Extra tropical cyclones.

(a) Tropical cyclones:

1. They develop in the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
2. They are formed due to the differential heating of land and sea.
3. Tropical cyclones are known as ‘cyclones’ in Indian ocean, typhoons in the western Pacific ocean, hurricanes in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific ocean.
4. Tropical cyclones often cause heavy loss of life and property on the coasts and become weak after reaching the land masses.

(b) Temperate cyclones:

1. These cyclones are formed along a front where hot and cold air masses meet in mid-latitudes between 35° and 65° N and S.
2. Temperate cyclones do not become weak on reaching the land.
3. It commonly occurs over the North Atlantic Ocean, North West Europe, Mediterranean basin.
4. In India, it is called western disturbances.

(c) Extra Tropical cyclone:

1. It occurs in the latitude between 30° and 60° in both the hemispheres.
2. They are also called as Mid Latitude Cyclones.
3. They produce mild showers to heavy gales, thunderstorms, blizzards and tornadoes.

Question 5.
Explain the different forms of precipitation.
Answer:

1. Falling down of condensed water vapour in different forms is called precipitation.
2. The climatic conditions / factors influencing the forms of percipitation mainly are:- temperature, altitude, cloud type, atmospheric conditions, precipitation process.
3. The main forms of precipitation include (a) Drizzle (b) Rain (c) Sleet (d) Snow (e) Hail etc.

(a) Drizzle:

1. Falling of numerous uniform minute droplets of water with diameter of less than 0.5 mm is called a drizzle.
2. Drizzle combined with fog reduces visibility.

(b) Rain:

1. Rain is the most widespread and important form of precipitation in places having temperature above the freezing point.
2. It occurs only when there is abundant moisture in the air.
3. The diameter of a raindrop is more than 5 mm.

(c) Sleet:

1. Sleet refers to a precipitation, in the form of pellets made up of transparent and translucent ice.
2. This Precipitation is a mixture of snow and rain

(d) Snow:

1. Snow is formed when
2. It is the precipitation of opaque and semi opaque ice crystals
3. When these ice crystels and stocks to gether, it become snowflakes

(e) Hails

1. Hails are of ice (grater than 2 cm in diameter) falling from the sky, during a rainstrome or thunderstrome

(f) Hailstones:

1. Hails are a form of a solid percipitation where small pieces of ice fall downwards
2. These are destructive and dreded forms of solid precipitation beacuse they destroy agriculture human lives

VII. Activity

Question 1.
Prepare chart of cloud at various atomosphiric layers.
Answer:

Question 2.
Collecting Proverbs clouds and rain related Proverbs Ans.
Answer:
Proverbs :
Clouds:
Example:

1. The sun always shines above the clouds – Paul F. Davis
2. There is divinity in the clouds – Lailah Gifty Akita

Rains:
Example:

1. After rain comes sunshine. – German Proverb
2. If a dog’s prayers were answered, bones would rain from the skies.  – Japanese

Question 3.
Poem on ‘clouds’, ‘rain’
Answer:
Clouds in the sky on the deep blue horizon
Sail in the wind and are lit by the sun
As while as the snowfall that lies on the mountain
Changing and moving like avalanche run
In circles they’re rolling by
And differen t patterns form,
For as the pass they rise and fall
Like smoke they dance and play.

Question 4.
Report writing observe the clouds for a week. Write your report about the shape and colours of clouds.
Answer:
Activity to be done by the students them selves

Question 5.
Working models
(a) Rain Gauge
(b) Wind vane
Answer:
Activity to be done by the students themselves

Question 6.
Preparing bar diagram
Answer:
Collect the data of temperature of Kanyakumari, Delhi, Allahabad, and Ifanagar for a day. Also collect the data of rainfall recived by jaisakmer (Rajastan), Mawsynram (Meghalaya), Nagapattinam, Colmbatatore for a day.
Answer:
Activity to be done by the students themselves

Question 7.
Become a budding Meterologisi: Record the local weather condition of your place for a week
Answer:
Activity to be done by the students themselves

Intext Activities

Question 1.
Connect the following places with their latitudes and the temperature observed
Answer:

Question 2.
Connect the following places with Altitude and the temperature
Answer:

Intext Hots

Question 1.
Why is Troposphere called as weather making layer?
Answer:

1. The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere.
2. In this layer, temperature decreases at the rate of 1 degree C for every 165 m ascent. The troposphere is the densest zone of the atmosphere. Three-fourths of the atmosphere is found within 11 km of the surface of the Earth, including most of the oxygen we need to breathe. –
3. The average thickness (altitude or height from the surface of the Earth) of the troposphere is 13 km. The thickness varies from about 8 km at the poles to 18 km near the equator. The troposphere is also known as the weather-making zone because all physical processes of weather, like wind, clouds, storms, rainfall, mist, fog and hail, occur here.

Question 2.
Cuddalore and Nagarpattinam are always  affected by cyclones. Why?
Answer:

1. Cclone is one of the dangerous natural hazards which causes great disasters.
2. It is a rotating air mass around a low atmospheric pressure point. It creates in low pressure region.
3. Oceans are the best places for cyclone generation and the plates near the coastal regions are the most cyclone affected regions.
4. Cuddalore and Nagapattinam are also situated in coastal region of the south India, that’s why these two places are a regular victim of the cyclone.

Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Atmosphere Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the best answer

The upper limit of the troposphere is called as __________
(a) Tropopause
(b) Stratopause
(c) Mesopause
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Tropopause

Question 2.
Large jet planes normally fly here __________
(a) Troposphere
(b) Stratosphere
(c) Mesosphere
(d) Thermosphere
Answer:
(b) Stratosphere

Question 3.
This gas is chemically inactive in atmosphere.
(a) Oxygen
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Neon
(d) Helium
Answer:
(b) Nitrogen

Question 4.
The atmospheric layer, which lies beyond the exosphere is __________
(a) Heterosphere
(b) Mesosphere
(c) Magnetosphere
(d) Homosphere
Answer:
(c) Magnetosphere

Question 5.
Daniel Ruthurford discovered __________ in atmosphere.
(a) Oxygen
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Neon
(d) Helium
Answer:
(b) Nitrogen

Question 6.
The Limit of Clouds is upto __________
(a) Statosphere
(b) Homosphere
(c) Troposphere
(d) Mesosphere
Answer:
(c) Troposphere

Question 7.
There is cut off signal when NASA rocket reaches in the region of __________
(a) D-Layer
(b) Stratosphere
(c) Ozone layer
(d) Mesosphere
Answer:
(a) D-Layer

Question 8.
A layer of Ions inside the Mesosphere is called
(a) F-layer
(b) D-Layer
(c) Ozone layer
(d) both (b) and (c)
Answer:
(b) D-Layer

Question 9.
A layer located in stratosphere which absorbs ultraviolet rays of sun called
(a) Ozone layer
(b) F-layer
(c) D-layer
(d) E-layer
Answer:
(a) Ozone layer

Question 10.
The part of atmosphere which is consisted of variable gases with unknown composition is called
(a) Stratosphere
(b) Heterosphere
(c) Homosphere
(d) None of them
Answer:
(b) Heterosphere

Question 11.
The part of atmosphere which contains gases with known composition is called
(a) Homosphere
(b) Thermosphere
(c) Heterosphere
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Homosphere

Question 12.
Atmosphere is divided into two main vertical regions the upper portion is Heterospshere and the lower is ______
(a) Troposphere
(b) Mesosphere
(c) Homosphere
(d) None of these
Answer:
(c) Homosphere

Question 13.
When the wind is deflected due to the rotation of the earth, it is called
(a) Geostropic wind
(b) Polar wind
(c) Westerlies
(d) Trade wind
Answer:
(a) Geostropic wind

Question 14.
Which one of the following is most destructive?
(a) Cyclone
(b) Tornado
(c) Typhoon
(d) Willy Willy
Answer:
(a) Cyclone

Question 15.
Increase in carbon di-oxide in atmosphere causes
(a) Rise in earth’s temperature
(b) Fall in earth’s temperature
(c) Uniform earth’s temperature
(d) Increase in ultra violet rays
Answer:
(a) Rise in earth’s temperature

Question 16.
Which of the following occur more frequently than the other three in the Indian ocean
(a) Typhoons
(b) Tornado
(c) Hurricanes
(d) Cyclones
Answer:
(d) Cyclones

Question 17.
In the earth’s atmosphere, the atmospheric pressure
(a) increases with height
(b) decreases with height
(c) remains constant
(d) First increases, them decreases with the height
Answer:
(b) decreases with height

Question 18.
The wind system is the equatorial area is known as
(a) Westerlies
(b) trades
(c) Doldrums
(d) Monsoons
Answer:
(b) trades

Question 19.
Hurricanes are cyclonic storms in the
(a) Indian Ocean
(b) South China Sea
(c) West Indies and Gulf of Mexico
(d) West Pacific oceans
Answer:
(c) West Indies and Gulf of Mexico

Question 20.
Warm dry winds blowing down the east slopes of Rockies are known as _____
(a) Mistral
(b) Norwesters
(c) Foehn
(d) Chinook
Answer:
(d) Chinook

Question 22.
The Doldrums is an area of ______
(a) Low temperature
(b) Low pressure
(c) Low rainfall
(d) low humidity
Answer:
(b) Low pressure

Question 23.
Which of the following affects atmospheric pressure?
(a) Altitude
(b) Temperature
(c) Earth Rotation
(d) All the above
Answer:
(d) All the above

Question 24.
The weight of water vapour per unit weight of air is _____
(a) Specific gravity
(b) Relative humidity
(c) Absolute humidity
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(a) Specific gravity

Question 25.
Humidity of the atmosphere is measured by
(a) Anemometer
(b) Thermometer
(c) Hygrometer
(d) Windvane
Answer:
(c) Hygrometer

Question 26.
Temperature ______ from the equator to pole.
(a) increases
(b) no change
(c) decreases
(d) stable.
Answer:
(c) decreases

Question 27.
The pressure belt extends from 5°N and 5°S latitudes.
(a) Equatorial low
(b) Subtropical high
(c) Sub-polar low
(d) Polar high
Answer:
(a) Equatorial low

II. Match the Following

Question 1.

1. Oxygen – (i) Insulation
2. CO₂ – (ii) Protects
3. Nitrogen – (iii) Living organisms
4. Ozone – (iv) Nuclei
5. Solid particles – (v) Chemically inactive

Answer:

1. – (iii)
2. – (i)
3. – (v)
4. – (ii)
5. – (iv)

Question 2.

1. Daniel Rutherford – (i) Turn
2. Joseph Priestly – (ii) Ions
3. Tropos – (iii) Upper most
4. Thermosphere – (iv) Oxygen
5. Exosphere – (ii) Nitrogen

Answer:

1. – (v)
2. – (iv)
3. – (i)
4. – (ii)
5. – (iii)

Question 3.

1. Altitude – (i) Re-Radiation
2. Trees – (ii) Horizontal movement
3. Terrestrial radiation – (iii) Lapse Rate
4. Temperature – (iv) Water Vapour
5. Advection – (v) Thermometer

Answer:

1. – (iii)
2. – (iv)
3. – (i)
4. – (v)
5. – (ii)

Question 4.

1. Doldrums – (i) Sub tropical High Pressure
2. Horse latitude – (ii) Horizontal movement
3. Wind – (iii) Zone of calm
4. Air current – (iv) Direction of the wind
5. Windvane – (v) Vertical movement

Answer:

1. – (iii)
2. – (i)
3. – (ii)
4. – (v)
5. – (iv)

Question 5.

1. Planetary winds – (i) Screaming Sixties
2. Waterlies – (ii) India
3. Polar Easterlies – (iii) Permanent winds
4. Tropical Monsoon winds – (iv) Coriolis Force
5. William Ferrel – (v) Cold and Day

Answer:

1. – (iii)
2. – (i)
3. – (v)
4. – (ii)
5. – (iv)

Question 6.

1. Cyclones – (i) Atlantic
2. Typhoons – (ii) Australia
3. Hurricanes – (iii) Indian ocean
4. Baguios – (iv) Western Pacific ocean
5. Willy willy – (v) Philippines

Answer:

1. – (iii)
2. – (iv)
3. – (i)
4. – (v)
5. – (ii)

Question 7.

1. Thane – (i) Chennai
2. Vardah – (ii) Mahabalipuram
3. Ockhi – (iii) Nagapattinam
4. Roanu – (iv) Cuddalore
5. Nilam – (v) Kanyakumari

Answer:

1. – (iv)
2. – (i)
3. – (v)
4. – (iii)
5. – (ii)

Question 8.

1. Cirrus – (i) Middle clouds
2. Nimbo stratus – (ii) Precipitation
3. Cumulus – (iii) High clouds
4. Condensed water vapour – (iv) Mixture of Snow and rain
5. Sleet – (v) Low clouds

Answer:

1. – (iii)
2. – (i)
3. – (v)
4. – (ii)
5. – (iv)

III. Consider the statements given below and answer the questions that follow

Question 1.
Statement: The Earth is surrounded by a blanket of air called atmosphere. Reason: Atmosphere is held close to the earth by gravitational attraction. Choose the correct answer based on the Statement and Reason.
(i) Statement and Reason both are wrong.
(ii) Reason is true, Statement is wrong.
(iii) Both statement and Reason are.correct.
(iv) Statement is true, Reason is wrong.
Answer:
(iii) Both statement and Reason are correct

Question 2.
Statement: The Normal Lapse Rate is related to Altitude.
Reason: Places at lower latitudes have a lower temperature.
Choose the correct answer
(i) Both Statement and Reason are true
(ii) Statement is true Reason is wrong
(iii) Statement and Reason are wrong
(iv) Statement is true
Answer:
(ii) Statement is true Reason is wrong

Question 3.
Statement I: Temperature measures the intensity of heat Statement II: The Atmosphere acts an insulator Choose the correct answer
(i) Statement I is true, II is wrong.
(ii) Statement II is true, I is wrong.
(iii) Statement I and II are true
(iv) Statement I and II both are wrong.
Answer:
(iii) Statement I and II are true

Question 4.
Statement: Tropical cyclones often cause heavy loss of life and property Reason: In 2016, Vardah devastated Chennai.
Choose the correct answer
(i) Statement is true, Reason is wrong.
(ii) Reason is true, Statement is wrong.
(iii) Statement and Reason are true.
(iv) Statement and Reason are wrong.
Answer:
(iii) Statement and Reason are true

IV. Answer the following briefly

Question 1.
Write about the weather making layer
Answer:

1. The weather making layer in Troposphere.
2. Almost all weather phenomenon take place in this layer, hence called weather making layer.
3. It is the lowest layer of the atmosphere.
4. Herp the temperature decreases with increasing height.

Question 2.
What is Magnetosphere?
Answer:

1. Magnetosphere lies beyond the exosphere.
2. It is the earth’s magnetic belt, where proton and electrons, carrying out from the sun are trapped by the earth.
3. The magnetic field extends to around 64,000 km above the Earth.

Question 3.
Why is Heterosphere called so?
Answer:

1. The upper portion of the thermosphere has uneven composition of gases
2. Hence it is referred as Heterosphere.

Question 4.
Write about the nature of the prevailing winds?
Answer:

1. The winds change the climate of a place based on from where they blow.
2. When wind blows from a warm region, it makes the place warm and cold, when blows from a colder region.
3. The on-shore winds cause rainfall making the place cool where as the off-shore winds bring dry weather.

Question 5.
Write a note on
(a) mountain barriers
(b) ocean currents.
Answer:
(a) Mountain barriers:

1. The location of the mountains influence the climate of a place.
2. The mountain chains act as natural barrier for the wind.
3. Sometimes they prevent the entry of cold winds into the country (or) the escape of monsoon winds, thus having a great influence over the climate.

(b) Ocean currents:

1. The warm ocean currents raise the temperature of the nearby coastal areas, while the cold current lower the temperature of a place.

Question 6.
What is meant by Albedo?
Answer:
Albedo is the fraction of solar energy reflected from the earth back into space without reaching or heating the earth’s surface.

Question 7.
What is known as heat budget of the earth?
Answer:

1. There is a balance between insolation and radiation.
2. This balance is termed as a heat budget of the earth.

Question 8.
What is advection?
Answer:
Advection is the transfer of heat through the horizontal movement of air.

Question 9.
Write about Frigid zone?
Answer:

1. The Frigid zone is found between Arctic circle (66V20 N) and North Pole (90°N) in the Northern
2. hemisphere
3. It stretches out between Antarctic circle (66/2° S) and South Pole (90°s) in the Southern hemisphere.
4. The sun’s rays fall slanting in this Zone.
5. These are the coldest regions of the world.
6. The surface remains permanently frozen under thick snow

Question 10.
Define the atmospheric pressure?
Answer:

1. The atmospheric pressure is the weight exerted by air or a particular area of the earth surface.
2. It is measured with a mercury barometer and the unit of measurement is millibar (mb)

Question 11.
What is an isobar?
Answer:

1. An isobar is an imaginary line drawn through places having equal atmospheric pressure reduced to sea level.
2. The distribution of atmospheric pressure on the surface of the earth is not uniform. It varies both vertically and horizontally.

Question 12.
What is vertical distribution of air pressure?
Answer:

1. Air Pressure decreases with altitude above sea level.
2. At high altitudes the air pressure is less.
3. Since they are compressed by layers above them.
4. The air pressure decreases by 34 millibars per 300 metres increase in height.

Question 13.
What is horizontal distribution of air pressure?
Answer:

1. The rotation of the earth and the incoming insolation creates a number of pressure belts.
2. The horizontal distribution of atmospheric air pressure is not uniform.
3. It varies from time to time and place to place due to
   • air temperature
   • earth’s rotation
   • pressure of water vapour etc.

Question 14.
Write a note on wind.
Answer:

1. The horizontal movement of air along the surface of the earth is called wind.
2. The winds always flow from a high pressure area to a low pressure area.
3. Wind is mostly named after the direction from which it blows.
4. An anemometer records wind speed whilea ‘wind vane’ measures the direction of the wind.

Question 15.
What is Cariolies effect
Answer:
The rotation of the earth causes ddeflection of winds from their original path

Question 16.
What is Ferrels’ law?
Answer:

1. Winds are deflected to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere.
2. This is known as Ferrel’s law.

Question 17.
What are variable winds?
Answer:

1. The disturbance and the changes in the local weather cause variations in the prevailing winds.
2. These winds are known as the variable winds.
3. Variable winds usually end up with the development of cyclones, anticyclones and storms.

Question 18.
What is a Front?
Answer:

1. A front is the boundary separating warm and cold air masses.
2. One type of air is usually denser than the other, with different temperatures and humidity.
3. This meeting of air types causes rain, snow, cold days, hot days and windy days.

Question 19.
What are mid-latitude cyclones?
Answer:

1. Extra tropical cyclones occur in the latitudes between 30° and 60° in both the hemispheres.
2. They are also called mid latitude cyclones.
3. They collect energy from temperature differences which are found in higher latitudes.
4. Extra tropical cyclones produce mild showers to heavy gales, thunderstorms, blizzards and tornadoes.

Question 20.
How are the cyclones in the Indian ocean region named?
Answer:

1. Deliberations for naming cyclones in the Indian ocean region began in 2000.
2. A formula was agreed upon in 2004.
3. Eight countries in the region Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, SriLanka and Thailand contributed a set of names which are assigned sequentially whenever a cyclonic storm develops.

Question 21.
What are local winds?
Answer:

1. Local winds are the winds that blow only in a particular locality for a short period of time.
2. The effect of these local winds are experienced only in that particular area.
3. They are mostly seasonal and have local names like Foehn (Alps, Europe), Sirocco (North Coast of Africa), Chinook (Rockies – North America), Loo (Thar desert-India), Mistral (Mediterranean sea in France) and Bora (Mediterranean sea in Italy).

Question 22.
Explain the term humidity.
Answer:

1. Humidity is an important aspect of the atmosphere.
2. It affects both weather and climate.
3. The amount of water vapour present in the atmosphere is referred to as humidity.
4. Humidity of the atmosphere is high when it has large quantities of water vapour.

Question 23.
Explain absolute humidity and relative humidity.
Answer:

1. The amount of water vapour in the atmosphere is called absolute humidity.
2. The ratio between the amount of water vapour on the atmosphere and the amount of water vapour it can hold is relative humidity

Question 24.
What are the units used to measure the temperature?
Answer:
Temperature is a measure of the warmth of an object expressed in terms of Celsius or Fahrenheit, measured with thermometer.

Question 25.
How is the atmospheric pressure measured?
Answer:
The atmospheric pressure is the weight exerted by air on a particular area of the earth’s surface. It is measured with a mercury barometer and the unit of measurement is millibar(mb)

IV. Distinguish between

Question 1.
Distinguish between Equable climate and Continental climate
Answer:
Equable climate:

1. Places near the coast experience equable climate
2. Here the winds from the sea influence the climate
3. The annual and daily range of temperature is low
4. Mumbai has equable climate

Continental climate:

1. Places located in the land far from sea experience continental climate.
2. These places do not experience the moderating influence of the sea.
3. The annual and daily range of temperature is very high
4. Delhi has continental or extreme type of climate

Question 2.
Distinguish between Conduction and Convection climate
Answer:
Conduction:

1. Conduction is a process in which transfer of heat takes place between objects by direct contact
2. It represents how heat travels between objects in direct contact
3. The reason is due to temperature difference
4. It occurs in solids through molecular collisions

Convection:

1. Convection refers to the form of heat transfer in which energy transition occurs within the fluid
2. Represents how heat passes through fluids.
3. The reason is due to density difference.
4. It occurs in fluids by actual flow of matter

Question 3.
Distinguish between Torrid zone and Temperate zone climate
Answer:
Torrid zone:

1. It is located between the Tropic of Cancer (23 V2°N) and Tropic of Capricorn 23V2°S).
2. Torrid zone experiences vertical sun rays almost throughout the year and is hot.

Temperate zone:

1. The temperate zone stretches out between 1 Tropic of Cancer (23 V2°N) and Arctic circle (66V20N) with Northern Hemisphere and between Tropic of Capricorn (23V2°S) and Antarctic circle (66V2°S) in the southern hemisphere.
2. The sun’s rays never fall vertical in this region.

Question 4.
Distinguish between The Equatorial Low Pressure Belt and The subtropical High Pressure Belt climate
Answer:
The Equatorial Low Pressure Belt:

1. This felt extends from equator to 5°S latitudes
2. At the equator, the earth gets heated by the vertical sun rays and in turn heats the air in contact with it.
3. The heated air expands and raises upwards resulting in a low pressure belt.

The Sub-tropical High Pressure Belt:

1. The sub-tropical high pressure belts extend from the tropics to about 35° latitudes in both the hemispheres.
2. The air that raises with equatorial region, becomes cold and heavy, and starts to descend in the sub-tropical regions.
3. This results in sub-tropical high pressure belts referred as Horse latitude.

Question 5.
Distinguish between Trade winds and Westerlies
Answer:
Trade winds:

1. Trade winds blow from the sub-tropical! high pressure belt to the Equatorial low pressure belt in both the hemispheres.
2. They blow with grant regularity, force and in a constant direction throughout the year,
3. These winds were very helpful to traders, hence named Trade winds.

Westerlies:

1. Westerlies blow from the tropical high pressure belt to the
2. sub polar low pressure belt in both the hemispheres. The velocity of westerlies become vigrous and fast.
3. Due to their speed they are named as Roaring Forties, Furious Fifties and Screaming Sixties.

Question 6.
Distinguish between Cyclones and Anticyclones
Answer:
Cyclones:

1. Cyclones are centres of low pressure.
2. The winds converge towards the centre in a spiral form.
3. They can be classified’ into Tropical cyclones, Temperate cyclones and Extra tropical cyclones.

Anticyclones:

1. Anticyclones are an area of high pressure region found in the centre surrounded by low presssure on all sides.
2. The wind move outwards to the low pressure areas in a spiral form.
3. Anticyclones are often accompanied by cold and heat waves.

Question 7.
Distinguish between Convectional Rainfall and Orographic Rainfall
Answer:
Convectional Rainfall:

1. Convectional rainfall occurs regularly in the equatorial regions.
2. It is also called 4 o’clock rainfall.
3. When air near the earth’s surface is heated, it rises and expands resulting in the formation of convectional air currents.

Orographic Rainfall:

1. When air is forced to rise against a mountain, orographic rainfall takes place.
2. It is also called Relief rainfall
3. The mountain barriers lying across the direction of airflow, force the moisture laden air rise along the mountain slope.

V. Give Reasons

Question 1.
Nitrogen and oxygen are called permanent gases of the atmosphere.
Answer:

1. Atmosphere is a mixture of gases, water vapour and dust particles in different proportions.
2. Nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21 %) are permanent gases of the atmosphere.
3. They constitute 99% of the total composition.
4. Their percentages always remain the same without any change. Therefore nitrogen and oxygen are called permanent gases of the atmosphere.

Question 2.
Atmosphere is held close to the earth.
Answer:

1. The blanket of air that surrounds the earth is called the atmosphere.
2. It is held close to the earth by gravitational attraction.

Question 3.
Exosphere is characterised by aurora Australis and aurora borealis.
Answer:

1. Exosphere is characterised by aurora Australis and aurora borealis.
2. An aurora is referred to as polar light. Northern lights (Aurora Borealis) or Southern lights (Aurora Australis) is a natural light display in the Earth’s sky, predominantly seen in the high altitude regions (around the Arctic and Antartic).
3. Auroras are produced when the magnetosphere is sufficiently disturbed by the solar wind due to magnetic storms, that are seen as unique/multicoloured fireworks hanging in the polar sky during mid night.
4. Most auroras occur in a band known as the auroral zone.

Question 4.
The places near the equator are warmer than the places which are far away from the equator.
Answer:

1. The sun’s rays fall vertically on the equator.
2. The rays are inclined on the regions away from the equator and near the poles due to the spherical shape of the earth.
3. The vertical rays heat up the earth more than the inclined rays.
4. Thus, the places near the equator are warmer than the places which are far away from the equator.

Question 5.
The places at higher altitude have a lower temperature.
Answer:

1. Altitude refers to the height above sea level
2. The temperature decreases at the rate of 1°C as we cross every 165 meters in height.
3. This is called Normal lapse rate.
4. So places at the higher altitude have a lower temperature.

Question 6.
Sub-tropical high pressure belts referred an the Horse Latitudes.
Answer:

1. In olden days vessels with cargo of horses passing through sub-tropical high pressure belts found difficulty in sailing under-ealm conditions.
2. With little water and food left for the humans, sailors used to throw the horses into the sea in order to make the vessels lighter.
3. Henceforth these belts or latitudes are also called horse latitudes.

Question 7.
Cyclonic winds move in anticlockwise direction with northern hemisphere.
Answer:

1. Cyclones are centres of low pressure, where winds from the surrounding high pressure area converge towards the centre in a spiral form.
2. Due to the rotation of the earth, the cyclonic winds in the northern hemisphere move in anticlockwise direction.
3. Where as they move in clockwise direction in the southern hemisphere.

Question 8.
Hailstroms is one of the most feared weather phenomenon.
Answer:

1. Any thunderstorm which is associated with full of hailstones is known as hailstorm.
2. Hailstorm is one of the most feared weather phenomenon because it has the potential to destroy plant, trees, crops, animals and human life.

VI. Paragraph Questions

Question 1.
Write about the composition of the Atmosphere.
Answer:

1. Atmosphere is a mixture of gases, water vapour and dust particles in different proportions.
2. Nitrogen (78%) and Oxygen (21%) are permanent gases of atmosphere.
3. They constitute 99% of the total composition and their percentages always remain the same without any change.
4. The remaining one percentage is occupied by Argon (0.93%) Carbon di-oxide (0.03%), Neon (0.0018%), Helium (0.0005%), Ozone (0.00006%) and Hydrogen (0.00005%).
5. Krypton, Xenon and Methane are also present in trace.
6. Water vapour (0-0.4%) is also found in the atmosphere, which plays an important role in predicting weather phenomenon.
7. The other solid particles present in the atmosphere includes dust particles, salt particles, pollen grains, smoke, soot, volcanic ashes etc.
8. Oxygen is most important for living organisms
9. CO₂ absorbs heat and keeps the atmosphere warm by insulation and radiation
10. Nitrogen acts as a diluent and is chemically inactive.
11. Ozone helps in protecting the earth from radiation.
12. The solid particles in the atmosphere acts as nuclei on

Question 2.
Explain the factors that influence weather and climate.
Answer:
There are many factors that influence weather and climate. They are given below:

(a) Latitude or the Distance from the Equator:

1. The vertical rays heat up the earth more than the inclined rays.
2. Thus the place near the equator where the sun’s rays fall vertically are warmer than the places which are far away from the equator.

(b) Altitude:

1. Altitude refers to the height above sea level. Temperature decreases at the rate of 1 °C as we cross every 165 metres in height. This is called Normal Lapse Rate.
2. So places in the higher altitude have a lower temperature.

(c) Nearness to the sea:

1. The climate of a place varies according to its nearness to the sea.
2. Places near the coast experience equable climate due to the influence of the winds from the sea.
3. Places located in the land, far from the sea, does not experience the moderating influence of the sea, such places experience a continental type of climate.

(d) Nature of the prevailing winds:

1. The winds change the climate of a place based on, from where they blow.
2. When wind blows from a warm region, it makes the place warm and cold, when blows from a colder region.
3. The on shore winds cause rainfall making the place and where as the off-shore winds bring dry weather.

(e) Mountain barriers:

1. The location of the mountains influence the climate of a place.
2. The mountain chains act as natural barrier for the wind.
3. Sometimes they prevent the entry of cold winds into the country or the escape of monsoon winds.

(f) Cloud cover:

1. Clouds reflect a large amount of radiation from the sun.
2. This prevents the entry of heat to the earth’s surface.
3. In areas generally of cloudless sky like the deserts, temperature is very high.
4. On the otherhand under cloudy sky, the temperature is low.

(g) Ocean Currents:

1. The warm ocean currents raise the temperature of the nearby coastal areas, while the cold current lower the temperature of the place.

(h) Natural vegetation:

1. The trees release water vapour into the air and makes it cool.
2. Thus forest areas have lower range of temperature throughout the year in contrast to non- forested areas.

Question 3.
What are the significance of clouds?
Answer:

1. Large amount of water evaporates each day from the surface of the sea.
2. This is the principle source of atmospheric moisture.
3. Cool moisture laden air, gets collected around particles like dust, salt content from the sea, smoke etc., and forms clouds.
4. Sometimes mixing of warmer and cooler air also produces clouds.
5. A visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the air above the ground level is called a cloud.
6. The three layers of atmosphere such as troposphere, stratosphere and mesosphere are specific locations of clouds.
7. According to their height, clouds are classified into the following types
   • High clouds – (6 – 20 km height)
   • Middle clouds (2.5 km – 6 km)
   • Low clouds (Ground surface to 2.5 km height)
8. These major types of clouds are further divided into different types, based on their shape qnd structure.
9. Clouds reflect a large amount of radiation from the earth surface.
10. This prevents entry of heat of the earth’s surface.
11. So, in areas generally of cloudless sky, like the deserts, temperature is very high.
12. On the other hand, under cloudy day, the temperature is low.

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I. Choose the best answer

Question 1.
The disintegration or decomposition of rocks is generally called as ___________
(a) weathering
(b) erosion
(c) transportation
(d) deposition
Answer:
(a) weathering

Question 2.
The process of the levelling up of land by means of natural agents.
(a) aggradation
(b) degradation
(c) gradation
(d) none
Answer:
(c) gradation

Question 3.
_______ is seen in the lower course of the river.
(a) Rapids
(b) Alluvial fan
(c) Delta
(d) Gorges
Answer:
(c) Delta

Question 4.
Karst topography is formed due to the action of _________
(a) Glacier
(b) Wind
(c) Sea waves
(d) Ground Water
Answer:
(d) Ground Water

Question 5.
Which one of the following is not a depositional feature of a glacier?
(a) cirque
(b) Moraines
(c) Drumlins
(d) Eskers
Answer:
(a) cirque

Question 6.
Deposits of fine silt blown by wind is called as ___________
(a) Loess
(b) Barchans
(c) Hamada
(d) Ripples
Answer:
(a) Loess

Question 7.
Stacks are formed by __________.
(a) Wave erosion
(b) River erosion
(c) Glacial erosion
(d) Wind deposion
Answer:
(a) Wave erosion

Question 8.
______ erosion is responsible for the formation of cirque
(a) wind
(b) glacial
(c) river
(d) underground water
Answer:
(b) glacial

Question 9.
Which one of the following is a second order land form?
(a) Asia
(b) Deccan Plateau
(c) Kulu valley
(d) Marina Beach.
Answer:
(b) Deccan Plateau

II. Match the following

Question 1.

1. Distributaries – (i) glacial action
2. Mushroom rock – (ii) action of sea wave
3. Eskers – (iii) Lower course of river
4. Stalactites – (iv) Aeolian process
5. Cliff – (v) karst topography

Answer:

1. – iii
2. – iv
3. – i
4. – v
5. – ii

III. Consider the given statements and choose the right option given below:

Question 1.
(i) ‘I’ Shaped valley is an erosional feature of the river
(ii) ‘U’ Shaped valley is an erosional feature of the glacier
(iii) ‘V’ Shaped valley is an erosional feature of the glacier
(a) (i), (ii) & (iii) are right
(b) (i) & (ii) are right
(c) (i) & (iii) are right
(d) only (i) is right
Answer:
(ii) is correct

Question 2.
Statement I: Running water is an important agent of gradation
Statement II: The work of the river depends on the slope of land on which it flows
(a) Statement I is false II is true
(b) Statement I and II are false
(c) Statement I is true II is false
(d) Statement I and II are true
Answer:
(d) Statement I and II are true

Question 3.
Statement: Limestone regions have less underground water.
Reason: Water does not percolate through limestone.
(a) The statement is right, reason is wrong.
(b) The statement is wrong, Reason is right.
(c) The statement and reason are wrong.
(d) The statement and reason are right.
Answer:
(c) The statement and reason are wrong.

IV. Answer in brief:

Question 1.
Define weathering.
Answer:
Weathering is the disintegration and decomposition of materials of the earth’s crust by their exposure to the atmosphere.

Question 2.
What do you mean by biological weathering?
Answer:
Biological weathering occurs due to the penetration and expansion of plant & roots, earthworms, burrowing animals (rabbits, rats), and some human activities.

Question 3.
Mention the three courses of a river with any two landforms associated with each course.
Answer:
The course of a river is divided into

1. The Upper course – V-shaped valleys, gorges
2. The middle course – Alluvial fans, flood plains
3. The lower course – Delta and Estuary.

Question 4.
What are the ox-bow lakes?
Answer:

1. Meanders in due course of time become almost a complete circle with narrow necks.
2. This in turn gets abandoned and forms a lake.
3. This is called an oxbow lake.

Question 5.
How does a sea cave differ from a sea arch?
Answer:
(a) Sea Arch:

1. When two caves approach one another from either side of a headland and unite them from an arch.
2. Eg: Neil Island, Andaman, and Nicobar

(b) Cave:

1. Caves are hollows that are formed by the dissolution of limestone rocks when carbon dioxide in the air turns into carbonic acid after its reaction with water.
2. They vary in size and shape.
3. Eg: Guptadham caves in Western Bihar.

Question 6.
List out any four Karst topographical areas found in India.
Answer:

1. Guptadham caves – Western Bihar
2. Pandav caves Pachmuri – Madhya Pradesh
3. Kutumsar – Bastar district in Chattisgarh
4. Borra caves of Visakhapatnam – Andhra Pradesh

Question 7.
What do you mean by a hanging valley?
Answer:

1. Hanging valleys are typically formed when the main valley has been widened and deepened by glacial erosion, leaving the side valley cut off abruptly from the main valley below.
2. The steep drop from the hanging valley to the main valley floor usually creates cascading waterfalls – Eg. Yosemite falls, California, USA.

Question 8.
Define
(a) Moraine
(b) Drumlin
(c) Esker.
Answer:
(a) Moraine:

• Landforms formed by the glacial deposits of valley (or) continental glaciers are termed as moraines.
• They are of various shapes and sizes, like the ground, terminal, and lateral moraines, etc.

(b) Drumlin: Drumlins are deposits of glacial moraines that resemble giant inverted teaspoons (or) half cut eggs.
(c) Esker: Long narrow ridges composed of boulders gravel and sand deposited by streams of melting water which run parallel to a glacier are called eskers.

Question 9.
Mention the various features formed by wind erosion.
Answer:
Some of the erosional landforms of wind are
(a) Mushroom rocks
(b) Inselbergs and
(c) Yardangs.

(a) Mushroom rocks:

1. When a rock’s bottom is soft, the sand-laden winds blow against it and wear it down.
2. By the constant wearing down action of the wind, the bottom gets eroded away to form a mushroom like structure.

(b) Inselbergs:

1. Certain hard rocks like igneous rocks are more resistant to wind action.
2. Such isolated residual hills rising abrupt by from their surroundings are turned as inselbergs.

(c) Yardangs:

1. In arid regions, certain rocks have hard and soft layers arranged vertically.
2. When winds blow over these rocks, the soft layers get eroded leaving irregular crests. These are called yardangs.

Question 10.
What is a wave-cut platform?
Answer:
Flat surface found at the foot of the sea cliffs are called as wave-cut platforms, the wave-cut platform is also referred to as beach, shelf, terrace, and plain.

V. Give Reasons.

Question 1.
Chemical weathering is predominant in hot and humid zones.
Answer:
Chemical weathering predominant in hot and humid zones because

1. Heat speeds up chemical weathering.
2. Minerals can react with oxygen in the atmosphere or water from rain – even occasional rain in arid zones – to change their chemical composition.
3. Metallic silicate minerals such as iron-containing olivine, oxidize to form hematite, a red coloured iron oxide that coats rocks.
4. It is present in desert sands as laterite soil.
5. With continuing heat and moisture, hematite hydrates to form yellow coloured iron oxide, limonite.

Question 2.
Silt deposits are less at estuaries than deltas.
Answer:
Silt deposits are less at estuaries than deltas because the waves keep on eroding the deposits.
e.g., River Narmada & Tapti.

Question 3.
The snow line is at the sea level in polar regions.
Answer:

1. The snow line is an irregular line located along the ground surface where the accumulation of snowfall equals ablation (melting and evaporation).
2. This line varies greatly in altitude and depends on several influences.
3. Where temperatures are low, as near the poles, the snowline is quite low in elevation.
4. Where temperatures are high, as near the Equator the snowline is very high.
5. Therefore snowline is at the sea level in polar regions.

Question 4.
Wind can possibly erode the rocks from all sides.
Answer:
Wind can possibly erode the rocks from all sides, because

1. when a rock’s bottom is soft, the constant wearing down action of the wind, the bottom gets eroded away to form a mushroom-like structure.
2. Certain hard rocks like igneous rocks are more resistant to wind action. Isolated residual hills are formed from their surroundings.
3. When winds blow over the hard and soft layers of rocks the soft layers get eroded leaving irregular crests.

Question 5.
In limestone regions, surface drainage is rarely found.
Answer:

• The rainwater mixes with CO₂ and enters into the limestone region it dissolves and destroys much of the lime stone.
• Subterranean drainage may limit surface water with few to no rivers.
• The ability of water to penetrate the rock lowers. Joints and bedding planes make the rock permeable. So surface drainage is rarely found.

VI. Distinguish between:

Question 1.
Physical and chemical weathering.
Answer:
Physical weathering

1. It is the breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition, through the action of physical forces.
2. The constant freezing and thawing of rocks during the night and day leads to the expansion and contraction of rocks.
3. Exfoliation, block disintegration, granular disintegration etc., are the different types of weathering.

Chemical weathering

1. Disintegration and decomposition of rocks due to chemical reactions is called chemical weathering.
2. This is predominantly high in the hot and humid regions such as the equatorial, tropical and sub tropical zones.
3. Chemical weathering takes place through the processes of oxidation, carbonation, solution and hydration.

Question 2.
Delta and Estuary
Answer:
Delta

1. A triangular shpaed low lying area formed by the river at its mouth is called delta.
2. Deltas have fine deposits of sediments enriched with minerals.
3. Eg: Cauvery delta in Tamil Nadu.

Estuary

1. Estuary is formed, where the rivers meet the sea.
2. Deposition of silt by the river is not possible here since the waves keep on eroding the deposits.
3. Eg: River Narmada and Tapti.

Question 3.
Stalactite and stalagmite.
Answer:
Stalactites:

1. When the water containing dissolved calcite gradually drips from the ceiling of the caves, water evaporates and the remaining calcite hangs from the ceiling. Thus stalactites are formed.
2. Remember stalactites with ‘C’ meaning coming from ceiling.
3. Limestone stalactites form extremely slowly, usually less than 10 cm every 1000 years.

Stalagmites:

1. When the calcite deposits rise upward like a pillar stalagmites are formed.
2. Remember stalagmites with ‘G’ coming from the ground.
3. The stalagmite formation occurs only under certain conditions within the underground cavern.

Question 4.
Longitudinal and Transverse sand dunes.
Answer:
Longitudinal sand dune:

1. Longitudinal dunes are long narrow ridges of sand.
2. They extend in a direction parallel to the prevailing winds.
3. These dunes are called seifs in Sahara.

Transverse sand dune:

1. Transverse dunes are asymmetrical in shape.
2. They are formed by alternate slow and fast winds.
3. These winds blow from the same direction.

Question 5.
Inselbergs and yardangs
Answer:
Inselbergs:

1. Inselberg means an Island mountain.
2. It is an isolated residual hills rising abruptly from their surroundings.
3. Eg. Uluru or Ayers rock, Australia

Yardangs:

1. Yardangs are formed in arid regions.
2. Here, certain rocks have hard and soft layers arranged vertically.
3. When winds blow over these rocks, the soft layers get eroded leaving irregular crests called Yardangs.

Question 6.
Spit and bar.
Answer:
Spit:

1. A spit is a ridge or embankment of sediment, attached to the land on one end and terminating in open water on the other end.
2. Spits are common at the mouth of estuaries. Eg. Kakinada spit

Bar:

1. A bar is an elongated deposit of sand, shingle or mud found in the sea, almost parallel to the shoreline.
2. Where a spit grows across a bay, a bar is formed.

VII. Answer in a Paragraph:

Question 1.
Write a note on weathering classify and explain.
Answer:

1. Weathering is the disintegration and decomposition of materials of the earth’s crust by their exposure to the atmosphere.
2. The movement of huge volumes of weathered rock material down the slope due to gravity is called mass movement or mass wastage.
3. The nature and magnitude of weathering differs from place to place and region to region
4. There are three types of weathering called physical weathering, Chemical weathering and Biological weathering

(a) Physical weathering:

1. It is the breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition, through the action of physical forces.
2. The constant freezing and thawing of rocks during the night and day leads to expansions and contractions of rocks.
3. Exfoliation, block disintegration, granular disintegration, etc., are the different types of weathering.
4. The alternate heating and cooling on rounded rock surfaces leads to the peeling of rocks, layer by layer. This is called exfoliation.
5. Granular disintegration takes place in crystalline rocks where the grains of the rocks became loose and fall out.
6. Block disintegration is caused due to repeated expansion and contraction of rocks day and night.

(b) Chemical weathering:

1. Disintegration and decomposition of rocks due to chemical reactions is called chemical weathering.
2. Chemical weathering takes place through the processes of oxidation carbonation, solution and Hydration.
3. Oxygen in the atmosphere reacts with the iron found in rocks, forming iron oxide. This process is known as oxidation.
4. Carbonation in the mixing of water with the atmospheric carbon di – oxide forming carbonic acid.
5. Solution is the process of dissolution of rock substances in water. This results in the loosening of the rock particles.
6. Certain chemicals in the rock enlarge in size in humid conditions, resulting in the development of cracks and the rock wears down. This is known as hydration.
7. Biological weathering: Biological weathering occurs due to the penetration and expansion of plant roots, earthworms, burrowing animals (rabbits, rats) and some human activities.

Question 2.
Explain the erosional landforms formed by underground water.
Answer:
Most erosion takes place due to the process of solution. When rainwater mixes with carbon-di-oxide and enters a limestone region, it dissolves and destroys much of the limestone. As a result, landforms such as Terra Rossa, Lappies, sinkholes, swallow holes, dolines, uvalas, poljes, caves and caverns are formed.

Terra Rossa (Italian term for Red soil): The deposition of red clay soil on the surface of the Earth is due to the dissolution of limestone content in rocks. The redness of the soil is due to the presence of iron oxide.

Lappies: When the joints of limestone rocks are corrugated by groundwater, long furrows are formed and these are called LAPPIES.

Sinkhole: Funnel-shaped depressions formed due to the dissolution of limestone rock is called sinkholes. Their average depth ranges between three and nine meters.

Caves and Caverns: Caves and caverns are subterranean features of karst topography. Caves are hollows that are formed by the dissolution of limestone rocks when carbon dioxide in air turns into carbonic acid after its reaction with water. They vary in size and shape. Caverns are the caves with irregular floors, e.g., Guptadham caves in Western Bihar.
All types of deposits in the caves and caverns are collectively called speleothems which include travertines, tufa, dripstones.
Swallow Holes, Uvalas, Dolines, Poljis are other erosional Features of karst regions that predominate in other parts of the world.

Question 3.
What is a glacier? Explain its types,
Answer:
(a) Glacier:

1. A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over the land, from its place of accumulation. It is also known as ‘River of ice’.
2. The place of accumulation is called snowfield.
3. The height above which there is a permanent snow cover in the higher altitude or latitude is called snowline.
4. The gradual transformation of snow into granular ice is called ‘fim’ or ‘neve’ and finally it becomes solid glacial ice.
5. The large mass of ice creates pressure at its bottom and generates heat. Due to this, the glacier melts a little and starts to move.

(b) Types of glaciers: Glaciers are broadly divided into two types based on the place of occurrence, such as Continental glacier and Valley glacier.

Question 4.
Describe the depositional work of winds.
Answer:
Deposition occurs when the speed of the wind is reduced by the presence of obstacles like bushes, forests, and rock structures. The sediments carried by wind get deposited on both the windward and leeward sides of these obstacles.
Some of the depositional landforms are sand dunes, barchans, and loess.

Sand Dune: In deserts, during sandstorms, the wind carries loads of sand. When the speed of wind decreases, the huge amount of sand gets deposited. These mounds or hills of sand are called sand dunes. There are different types of sand dunes.

Barchan: Barchans are isolated, crescent-shaped sand dunes. They have gentle slopes on the windward side and steep slopes on the leeward side.
Transverse Dunes: Transverse dunes are asymmetrical in shape. They are formed by alternate slow and fast winds that blow from the same direction.

Longitudinal Dunes: Longitudinal dunes are long narrow ridges of sand, which extend in a direction parallel to the prevailing winds. These dunes are called Seifs in Sahara.

Loess: The term loess refers to the deposits of fine silt and porous sand over a vast region. Extensive loess deposits are found in Northern and Western China, the Pampas of Argentina, in Ukraine, and in the Mississippi Valley of the United States.

VIII. Map Skill

Question 1.
On the given outline map of the world, mark the following.

1. Any two deltas
2. A Karst region
3. Any two hot and cold deserts

IX. HOTS Questions.

Question 1.
Is wind the only gradational agent in the desert?
Answer:

1. Deserts are areas with little or no rainfall.
2. Therefore we find only limited or non-existent plant (animal) life.
3. Due to the lack of moisture, chemical weathering is almost absent.
4. Mechanical weathering is the dominant activity.
5. Wind obviously becomes the only major agent of erosion, transportation, and deposition.
6. Wind can blow without any obstructions of trees etc.
7. Wind is also supplied with a fine dust which helps carve the landforms.
8. Flowing water is an occasional agent of erosion whenever there are heavy showers followed by flash floods.
9. Such showers are very rare.

Question 2.
Underground water is more common in limestone areas than surface runoff. Why?
Answer:

1. The underground flow of water is more common than surface water in the limestone areas.
2. It is because the chief constituent of limestone is calcium carbonate which is soluble in pure water.
3. It is easily soluble in carbonated water.
4. Surface runoffs and infiltration into the ground start the solution process along with the fractures and joints.

Question 3.
The river channels in the lower course are wider than the upper course.
Answer:

1. In the lower course of the river the gradient is gentler than in the upper course.
2. The river has more energy and the volume amount of water is high.
3. In the lower course, there is more lateral (sideways) erosion.
4. The channel is wide and deep.
5. The river has less friction to overcome which means that the river can flow faster.
6. As the river erodes sideways, it swings from side to side forming large bends called meanders.
7. Erosion is the most dominant action of the river in the upper course.
8. In the lower course, the river moving downstream across a broad, level plain is loaded with debris brought down from its upper and middle courses.
9. Therefore the river channels are wider in the lower course compared to the upper course.

X. Give geographical terms for the following

(a) Chemical alteration of carbonate rocks on limestone region.
Answer:
Karst topography

(b) Flat surfaces near cliffs.
Answer:
Wave cut platforms

(c) Erosion + Transportation + Deposition
Answer:
Gradation

(d) The bottom line of a snowfield.
Answer:
Snowline

Intext Activity

Question 1.
Take a trough filled with sand, empty a portion of sand in the middle and fill it with sugar. Now level the sand over the sugar. Pour water into the trough and observe what happens. The sugar dissolves and forms a depression. This is similar to the formation of a sinkhole.
Answer:
Activity to be done by the students themselves.

Question 2.
Fake Snow
Materials needed

• A cup of Baking Soda
• Shaving Cream

Method

• Pour one cup of baking soda
• Spray the shaving cream

The snow will start forming almost immediately.
Answer:
Activity to be done by the students themselves

Question 3.
Discuss in small groups the effects of global warming
Answer:
Activity to be done by the students themselves

Intext Hots

Question 1.
Is weathering a pre-requisite in the formation of soil?
Answer:
(a) Weathering is a key part of the process of soil formation, and the soil is critical to our existence on Earth.

(b) Soil is a complex mixture of minerals (approximately 45%), organic matter (approximately 5%), and empty space (approximately 50%, filled to varying degrees with air and water).

The mineral content of soils is variable but is dominated by clay minerals and quartz, along with minor amounts of feldspar and small fragments of rock. The types of weathering that take place within a region have a major influence on soil composition and texture. For example, in a warm climate, where chemical weathering dominates, soils tend to be richer in clay

(c) Soils develop because of the weathering of materials on Earth’s surface, including the mechanical breakup of rocks, and the chemical weathering of minerals. Chemical weathering reactions (especially the formation of clay minerals) and biochemical reactions proceed

Question 2.
The snowline of Alps is 2700 metre whereas the snowline of Greenland is just 600 metre. Find out the reason.
Answer:

1. Snowline is the altitude which delimits the low levels of permanent snow.
2. Snowline changes due to a lot of factors including their distance from the equator or tropics.
3. Alps mountain range is closer to tropics and shows snowline of 2700 metres.
4. Greenland is near the North Pole and it’s the biggest reason for a snowline of 600 metres.

Samacheer Kalvi 9th Social Science Outbreak of World War II and Its Aftermath Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
The breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition is called
(a) physical weathering
(b) chemical weathering
(c) Aggradation
(d) Degradation
Answer:
(a) physical weathering

Question 2.
Mixing of water with the atmospheric carbon-di-oxide is known as
(a) Oxidation
(b) Carbonation
(c) Exfoliation
(d) Solution
Answer:
(b) Carbonation

Question 3.
Hydration comes under
(a) Physical weathering
(b) Biological weathering
(c) Chemical weathering
(d) mass movement
Answer:
(c) Chemical weathering

Question 4.
The shallow fast flowing water in a stream is called a
(a) Waterfall
(b) Plunge pool
(c) Rapid
(d) Gorge
Answer:
(c) Rapid

Question 5.
Where the rivers meet the sea is formed.
(a) Delta
(b) Flood plains
(c) Estuary
(d) Alluvial fan
Answer:
(c) Estuary

Question 6.
Karst Topography is found mainly in regions characterised by
(a) Alluvial fans
(b) Glacial outwash plains
(c) Limestone bedrock
(d) Loess
Answer:
(c) Limestone bedrock

Question 7.
The Grand Canyon was formed by
(a) River erosion
(b) Rain erosion
(c) Wind erosion
(d) Karst topography
Answer:
(a) River erosion

Question 8.
Sinkholes and caves are created when limestone formations are dissolved by
(a) Weak carbonic acid contained in the ground
(b) Strong hydrochloric acid from my runoff
(c) Strong hypochlorite from acid rain
(d) Weak Sulphuric acid from animal remains
Answer:
(a) Weak carbonic acid contained in ground

Question 9.
Which structure is most similar to an alluvial fan in formation and composition
(a) River
(b) Watershed
(c) Delta
(d) Lake
Answer:
(c) Delta

Question 10.
What type of erosion produces rounded valleys?
(a) River
(b) Wind
(c) Wave
(d) Glacial
Answer:
(d) Glacial

Question 11.
Speleothems means
(a) Travertines
(b) Tufa
(c) Dripstones
(d) All the three
Answer:
(d) All the three

Question 12.
Stalactites and stalagmites meet together to form
(a) Columns
(b) Cirque
(c) Matterhorn
(d) Arete
Answer:
(a) Columns

II. Match the Following

Question 1.

1. Physical weathering – (a) Oxidation
2. Chemical weathering – (b) Rock slide
3. Biological weathering – (c) Solar energy
4. Mass movement – (d) Exfoliation
5. External process – (e) Human activities

Answer:

1. – (d)
2. – (a)
3. – (e)
4. – (b)
5. – (c)

Question 2.

1. Upper course – (a) Mouth
2. Origin of a river – (b) Flood plains
3. River joining the sea – (c) Delta
4. Middle course – (d) Spurs
5. Lower course – (e) Source

Answer:

1. – (d)
2. – (e)
3. – (a)
4. – (b)
5. – (c)

Question 3.

1. Alluvial fan – (a) Subsurface water
2. Flood plains – (b) Foothills
3. Delta – (c) Non-porous
4. Ground water – (d) Triangular shaped
5. Impermeable rocks – (e) River banks

Answer:

1. – (b)
2. – (e)
3. – (d)
4. – (a)
5. – (c)

Question 4.

1. Cirque Arete – (a) Large
2. Arete – (b) Party
3. Matterhorn – (c) Bowl-shaped arm chair
4. Glacier – (d) Pyramidal peaks
5. Fjords – (e) Narrow knife like ridges

Answer:

1. – (c)
2. – (e)
3. – (d)
4. – (a)
5. – (b)

Question 5.

1. Beach – Old man of Hoy, Scotland
2. Sea stack – Flat surface
3. Sea Arch – A ridge Juhu
4. Wave cut platform – Mumbai
5. Spit – Neil Island

Answer:

1. – (d)
2. – (a)
3. – (e)
4. – (b)
5. – (c)

III. Answer in Brief

Question 1.
Explain the Exogenetic process with a diagram.
Answer:
All deformation on the face of the Earth is due to the continuous influence of various forces on the earth’s surface.

Question 2.
How is the structure of the earth’s surface controlled?
Answer:

1. The earth is a dynamic system that undergoes various changes due to internal and external processes.
2. The continuous interactions of these two processes control the structure of the earth’s surface.

Question 3.
Mention the cause for external and internal processes.
Answer:

1. The external processes are the consequence of solar energy and gravitational forces.
2. The internal processes are an outcome of the earth’s internal heat.

Question 4.
What is the mass movement?
Answer:
The movement of huge volumes of weathered rock materials down the slope due to gravity is called mass movement or mass wastage.
Example:

• Rockslide
• landslide
• debris fall
• mudflow.

Question 5.
What is Exfoliation?
Answer:
The alternate heating and cooling on rounded rock surfaces lead to the peeling of rocks, layer by layer like an onion.
This is called exfoliation. Sheeting and shattering are the other forms of exfoliation.

Question 6.
Define soil.
Answer:

1. The disintegrated rock materials, in due course of time, are weathered further to form soil
2. Soil is a mixture of disintegrated rocky material and decayed organic matter called humus.

Question 7.
Mention the agents of chemical weathering.
Answer:
The agents of chemical weathering are oxygen, carbon-di-oxide, and hydrogen.

Question 8.
What is gradation?
Answer:

1. Gradation is the process of levelling of the land by means of natural agents like rivers, groundwater, winds, glaciers, and sea waves.
2. These agents produce various gradational relief features in due course of time.
3. Graduation takes place in two ways (a) degradation and aggradation.

Question 9.
What is the primary function of a river?
Answer:
The primary functions of a river are

1. erosion
2. transportation
3. deposition.

Question 10.
How are springs caused?

1. The permeable rocks allow water to percolate.
2. This percolated water in course of time returns to the surface in the form of springs, geysers, hot springs, etc.

Question 11.
Explain the term, Terra Rossa.
Answer:

1. Terra Rossa is the Italian term for Red soil.
2. The deposition of red clay soil on the surface of the Earth is due to the dissolution of limestone content in rocks.
3. The redness of the soil is due to the presence of iron oxide.

Question 12.
How are stalactites formed?
Answer:

1. When the water containing dissolved calcite gradually drips from the ceiling of the caves, water evaporates and the remaining calcite hangs from the ceiling.
2. Thus Stalactites are formed.

Question 13.
What is a continental glacier?
Answer:
Thick sheets of ice that covers vast areas of a continent are called a continental glacier.

Question 14.
What is a valley glacier?
Answer:
The glacier which takes its origin from a snow-covered mountain range is known as a valley glacier.

Question 15.
What is a matter horn?
Answer:
The pyramidal peaks formed when three or more cirques meet together are referred to as Matterhoms.

Question 16.
How are mushrooms formed?
Answer:

1. Rocks are made up of hard and soft layers.
2. When a rock’s bottom is soft, the sand-laden winds blow against it and wear it down.
3. By the constant wearing down action of the wind, the bottom gets eroded away to form a mushroom-like structure.
4. This is called a mushroom or pedestal rock.
5. Such rocks are found near Jodhpur in Rajasthan.

Question 17.
Define waves.
Answer:

1. A steady up (crest) and down (trough) movement of surface water are called waves.
2. Sea waves are the most powerful agents of gradation.
3. Their erosional, transportation and depositional processes are confined to a very narrow belt along the coastal areas.

Question 18.
What is snowline?
Answer:
The height above which there is a permanent snow cover in the higher altitude or latitude is

IV. Answer in as Paragraph.

Question 1.
Write about the erosional and depositional landforms of waves.
Answer:
(a) Erosional landforms of waves.

1. Sea Cave: Prolonged wave attack on the base of a cliff erodes rock materials, which results in the formation of caves.
2. Sea Arch: When two caves approach one another from either side of a headland and unite, they form an arch.
3. Sea Stack: Further erosion by waves ultimately leads to the total collapse of arch. The seaword portion of the headland will remain as a pillar of rock known as stack.
4. Sea Cliffs: Sea cliffs are strep rock faces formed when sea waves dash against them. The rocks get eroded to form steep vertical walls.
5. Wave cut platforms: Flat surface found at the foot of sea cliffs are called wave cut platforms.

(b) Depositional landforms of waves.

1. Beach: Sand and gravel are moved and deposited by waves along the shore to form j beaches. This is the most dominant and constructive work of the sea. Eg. Marina beach, Chennai.
2. Bar: A bar is an elongated deposit of sand, shingler or mud found in the sea, almost j parallel to the shoreline.
3. Spit: A spit is a ridge or embankment of sediment, attached to the land on one end j and terminating in open water on the other end.

V. Distinguish between

Question 1.
Distinguish between Granular disintegration and Block disintegration
Answer:
Granular Disintegration:

1. Granular disintegration takes place in crystalline rocks.
2. Here the grains of the rocks become loose and fall out.

Block Disintegration:

1. Repeated expansion and contradiction of rocks during day and night respectively causes stress on the joints of the rocks.
2. This results in Block disintegration.

Question 2.
Distin guish between Oxidation and Carbonation
Answer:
Oxidation:

1. Oxygen in the atmosphere reacts with the iron found in rocks.
2. It leads to the formation of iron-oxide.
3. This process is known as oxidation.
4. It results in the weakening of rocks.

Carbonation:

1. Carbonation is the mixing of water with the atmospheric carbon-di-oxide.
2. As a result carbonic acid is formed.
3. Carbonation is important in the formation of caves, in limestone region.
4. When the carbonic acid reacts with the carbonate rocks, the rocks get disintegrated.

Question 3.
Distinguish between Solution and Hydration
Answer:

Solution:

1. Solution is the process of a dissolution of rock substances in water.
2. This process loosens the rock particles.
3. This in turn breaks down the rocks.

Hydration:

1. Certain chemicals in the rock enlarge in size in humid conditions.
2. These minerals found in the rock swell resulting in the development of cracks.
3. This type of weathering is called hydration.

Question 4.
Distinguish between Degradation and Aggredation
Answer:
Degradation:

1. Gradation is the process of levelling of the land by means of natural agents.
2. Degradation or denudation is the wearing down of the land surface by various natural agents.

Aggredation

1. Natural agents like rivers, ground water, winds, glaciers and sea waves cause gradation.
2. Aggradation is building up of landforms due to national agents.

Question 5.
Distinguish between Tributary and Distributary
Answer:
Tributary

1. Small streams that join the main river is called tributary.
2. Eg: River Bhavani

Distributary

1. River channels that get separated from the main river is called a distributary.
2. Eg: River Kollidam

Question 6.
Distinguish between Gorges and Canyons
Answer:
Gorges:

1. When the river flows through a mountainous region made up of hard rocks, it forms a valley with almost vertical sides called gorge.
2. In India, deep gorges have been formed by Brahmaputra and Indus with the Himalayas,

Canyons:

1. A deep gorge with steep sides that runs for hundreds of kilometres is referred to as a canyon.
2. Grand canyon of the river Colorado in the USA is an example.

Question 7.
Distinguish between Lappies and Sinkholes
Answer:
Lappies:

1. The joints of limestone rocks are corrugated by groundwater.
2. This results in the formation of long furrows called Lappies.

Sinkholes:

1. Funnel-shaped depression formed due to the dissolution of limestone rock is called sinkholes.
2. Their average depth ranges between three and nine meters.

Question 8.
Distinguish between V-shaped valley and U-shaped valley
Answer:
V-shaped valley:

1. It is an erosional landform of a river.
2. A V-shaped valley is formed by the vertical erosion of the river.
3. The valley is deepened and widened.

U-shaped valley:

1. It is an erosional landform of a glacier.
2. When the glacier moves down along a river valley the valley, further gets eroded deep and wide.
3. Thus U-shaped valley is formed.

Question 9.
Distinguish between Moraines and Outwash plain
Answer:
Moraines

1. Landforms formed by the glacial deposits of the valley or continental glaciers are termed as moraines.
2. They are of various shapes and sizes, like the ground, terminal, and lateral moraines etc.

Outwash plain

1. An outwash plain consists of glacial sediments deposited by the melting ice at the terminus of a glacier.
2. It appears as an extensive accumulation of sand, gravel, and silt.

Question 10.
Distinguish between Barchans and Loess
Answer:
Barchans:

1. Barchans are isolated crescent-shaped sand dunes.
2. They have gentle slopes on the windward side and steep slopes on the leeward side.

Loess:

1. The term loess refers to the deposits of fine silt and porous sand over a vast region.
2. Extensive loess deposits are found in Northern and Western China, the Pampas of Argentina, in Ukraine, and in the Mississippi valley of the United States.

VI. Give reasons

Question 1.
Physical weathering causes cracks on the surface of the earth.
Answer:

1. The constant freezing and thawing of the rocks during the night and day leads to the expansion and contraction of rocks under physical weathering.
2. So cracks are formed and disintegration occurs.

Question 2.
The predominant action of a river in the middle course is transportation. Why?
Answer:

1. The river enters the plain in its middle course.
2. The volume of water increases with the confluence of many tributaries.
3. This increases the load of the river.
4. Thus, the predominant action of a river is transportation.

Question 3.
Flood plains are fertile,
Answer:

1. Fine sediments are deposited on river banks when a river floods.
2. These sediments make the region rich and fertile.
3. Hence flood plains are fertile,

Question 4.
Most erosion takes place due to the process of the solution with underground water.
Answer:
Most of the erosion takes place due to the process of the solution because

1. When rain water mixes with carbon-di-oxide and enters into a limestone region, it dissolves and destroys much of the limestone.
2. As a result landforms such as Terrarossa, Lappies, sinkholes, swallow holes, Uvalas, poljes, caves, and caverns are formed.

VII. Consider the given statements and choose the right option given below:

Question 1.
Statement I: The Earth undergoes various changes due to internal and external processes.
Statement II: The external processes are the consequence of solar energy and gravitational forces.
Answer:
(i) Statement I and II are true.
(ii) Statement I is true, II is false.?
(iii) Statement II is true, I is false.
(iv) Statement I and II are false.
Answer:
(i) Statement I and II are true.

Question 2.
Statement: The Agents of chemical weathering are Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, and Hydrogen.
Reason: Chemical weathering is predominantly high in the hot and humid regions.
Answer:
(i) Statement is true, Reason is wrong
(ii) Statement is wrong, Reason is true
(iii) Statement and Reason are wrong
(iv) Statement and Reason are true
Answer:
(iv) Statement and Reason are true

Question 3.
Statement: Erosion is the most dominant action of the river with the upper course.
Reason: Deep gorges have been formed by Brahmaputra and Indus in the Himalayas.
Answer:
(i) Statement and Reason are true
(ii) Statement and Reason are wrong
(iii) Statement is true, Reason is wrong
(iv) Reason is true, statement is wrong
Answer:
(i) Statement and Reason are true

Question 4.
Statement I: Groundwater is an active agent in limestone regions.
Statement II: Deposition of red clay soil on the surface of the earth is known as Lappies.
Answer:
(i) Statement I & II are true.
(ii) Statement I is true and Statement II is wrong
(iii) Both the statements are wrong.
(iv) Statement I is wrong and Statement II is true
Answer:
(ii) Statement I is true and Statement II is wrong]

VIII. Hots

Question 1.
Glaciers do not form deep narrow valleys. Why?
Answer:

1. The Glaciers form U-shaped valleys with steep, straight sides and a flat or rounded bottom.
2. It is in contrast to the valleys carved by rivers to be V-shaped in cross-section.
3. Glaciated valleys are formed when a glacier travels across and down a slope, carving the valley by the action of scouring.
4. So glaciers do not form deep narrow valleys.

Question 2.
What are Swallow holes, Uvalas, Dolines, Travertines, Tufa, dripstones?
Answer:
(a) Swallow holes: It is a depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by a collapse of a cavern roof.

(b) Uvalas: It is a local term used by people in some regions in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia. In geoscience, it denotes a closed karst depression, a terrain form usually of elongated or compound structure and of larger size than that of sinkholes.

(c) Dolines: Dolines are funnel-shaped depressions of the ground surface formed by solution in limestone regions.

(d) Travertines: Travertine is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, especially hot springs. It is formed by a process of rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate, often at the mouth of a hot spring or in a limestone cave.

(e) Tufa: It is a variety of limestone formed when carbonate minerals precipitate out of ambient temperature water.

(f) Dripstones: Rock deposited by precipitation from dripping water such as that which forms stalactites and stalagmites.

Question 3.
What are the uses of limestone?
Answer:

1. Limestone is a sedimentary rock.
2. It has numerous uses, such as:

(a) a building material
(b) an essential component of concrete
(c) aggregate for the base of roads.
(d) white pigment or filler in products such as toothpaste or paints.
(e) chemical feed stock for the production of lime.
(f) a soil conditioner or a popular decorative addition to rock gardens.

IX. Give geographical terms for the following

1. The river falls vertically from a steep slope ________
2. Shallow fast flowing water in a stream ________
3. River forming sweeping loops and bends ________
4. Caves with irregular floors ________
5. Calcite deposits rising upwards like a pillar ________
6. The gradual transformation of snow into granular ice ________
7. Glacial valleys that are partly submerged in the sea ________

Answers:

1. Waterfall
2. Rapid
3. Meanders
4. Caverns
5. Stalagmite
6. Firn or Neve
7. Fjords

Tamilnadu State Board New Syllabus Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Guide Pdf Supplementary Chapter 7 The Christmas Truce Text Book Back Questions and Answers, Summary, Notes.

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9th English Guide The Christmas Truce Textbook Questions and Answers

A. Choose the correct answer.

Question 1.
The story is set during the ……………………
(a) World War I
(b) World War II
(c) Kargil War
(d) Indo-China War
Answer:
(b) World War II

Question 2.
The story is about the celebration of …………………….. festival.
(a) Deepavali
(b) Pongal
(c) Ramzan
(d) Christmas
Answer:
(d) Christmas

Question 3.
Tom called the incidents that happened there as a …………………..
(a) fairy tale
(b) poetry
(c) tragedy
(d) comedy
Answer:
(a) fairy tale

Question 4.
The Germans had placed Christmas trees in front of their ……………………
(a) houses
(b) trenches
(c) tanks
(d) cars
Answer:
(b) trenches

Question 5.
One of the German soldiers worked as a ………………….. at Victoria Station.
(a) tea-seller
(b) ticket-checker
(c) porter
(d) shop keeper
Answer:
(c) porter

Question 6.
This letter was written on ……………….. day.
(a) New year
(b) Deepavali
(c) Christmas
(d) Pongal
Answer:
(c) Christmas

Question 7.
This incident took place in the year ……………………
(a) 1944
(b) 1814
(c) 1947
(d) 1914
Answer:
(d) 1914

Question 8.
The British and the enemy soldiers were on the battlefields of …………………….
(a) Russia
(b) France
(c) America
(d) Germany
Answer:
(b) France

Question 9.
As darkness fell on our Christmas Eve the …………………… stopped entirely.
(a) fighting
(b) talking
(c) singing
(d) shooting
Answer:
(d) shooting

Question 10.
The narrator’s friend was ……………………
(a) Tom
(b) Janet
(c) John
(d) Jacob
Answer:
(c) John

Question 11.
One of the Germans worked as a ………………….. at the Hotel Cecil.
(a) porter
(b) doctor
(c) servant
(d) waiter
Answer:
(d) waiter

Question 12.
To our astonishment, we saw …………………….. figures rise from a trench.
(a) three
(b) no
(c) two
(d) a few
Answer:
(c) two

Question 13.
The ………………… were better dressed, with fresh uniforms for the holiday.
(a) Germans
(b) Americans
(c) English
(d) Indians
Answer:
(a) Germans

Question 14.
The narrator himself traded for a leather equipment belt.
(a) penknife
(b) jackknife
(c) dagger
(d) butter knife
Answer:
(b) jackknife

Question 15.
There was even some talk of a ………………… match.
(a) cricket
(b) basketball
(c) volleyball
(d) football
Answer:
(d) football

Question 16.
One of the English boys walked with a spiked …………………….
(a) boots
(b) helmet
(c) hat
(d) shoes
Answer:
(b) helmet

B. Identify the character, speaker, or both of the following lines.

1. Our first complete silence in months!
2. Come and see! See what the Germans are doing!
3. Hold your fire.
4. You no shoot, we no shoot.
5. My God, why cannot we have peace and all go home?

Answers:

1. The narrator
2. The narrator
3. The English captain
4. A German officer
5. An older German

Additional Questions & Answers

Question 1.
Yet I could not sleep before writing to you …………………..
Answer:
Narrator

Question 2.
Come and see! Narrator’s friend …………………..
Answer:
John

Question 3.
See what the Germans are doing. Narrator’s friend
Answer:
John

Question 4.
“Christmas trees!” Narrator’s friend
Answer:
John

Question 5.
“What is it?”
Answer:
Narrator

Question 6.
You come over here.
Answer:
One of the British soldiers

Question 7.
“Because many have worked in England.”
Answer:
One German

Question 8.
I am not lying you.
Answer:
Narrator

Question 9.
But we must ask our hearts.
Answer:
Older German

Question 10.
‘Send officer to talk’.
Answer:
A German

C. Answer the following questions in about 100 – 120 words.

Question 1.
Narrate the Christmas celebration as happened in the war field.
Answer:
On Christmas eve, the soldiers had their first good freeze. Everything was tinged white with frost and a bright sun shone. It was perfect Christmas weather. Clusters of tiny lights were shining all along the German line and they had placed Christmas trees, lit by candles, lanterns, like beacons of goodwill. The Germans began singing, “ Stille Nacht.” The British applauded the Germans. Both the troops crossed the barbed wires and were in No Man’s Land.

They shared their joy, greeted, and wished each other. They exchanged wonderful presents with all that they had, badges, tea, coffee, buttons, knife, etc… The Christmas celebration was wonderful as joy prevailed everywhere and they longed for peace.

(OR)

The British and Germans celebrated Christmas during a temporary cessation of world war I. On Christmas Eve, the Germans invited the British to come out to celebrate Christmas. The Germans placed Christmas trees in front of their trenches, lit by candle or lantern, like beacons of goodwill. They sang, “Silent Night, Holy Night.” It was lovelier and more meaningful.

The British soldiers applauded the Germans. Then the British soldiers sang “The first Nowell, the angel did say” Britain and Germany were harmonizing across ‘No man’s Land.’ They exchanged gifts – tea with coffee, com meat for sausage. The narrator traded a jackknife for a leather equipment belt to keep as a fine souvenir. “Why cannot we have peace and all go home?” was a far cry of every soldier.

“Peace begins with a smile” – Mother Teresa.
“Never wage a war but peace”.

D. Think and Answer.

Question 1.
Do you envision a similar truce taking place in any wars or fighting today? Explain.
Answer:
Yes. I feel the same enmity is between India and Pakistan borders. Both countries were united before the British left India. People who lived as brothers and sisters are now partitioned and called different nationalities. The bond of ‘ brotherhood still exists.

Question 2.
Today, much of what we know about the truce comes from soldier’s postcards home. In the post-card given below, write a short message home, imagine that you took part in the 1914 Christmas Truce.
Answer:

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9th English Guide Mother’s Voice Textbook Questions and Answers

A. Choose the best answer.

Question 1.
Mother was excited because …………………….
(a) her son would be home in the spring
(b) he son was coming back to earth
(c) it was her first visit to the moon
(d) her son was going to another galaxy
Answer:
(c) it was her first visit to the moon

Question 2.
On weekdays, as Mother went about the chores ……………………..
(a) she constantly thought of her son
(b) she was always tired
(c) her singing would be soft and almost inaudible
(d) her singing was muted and a little sad
Answer:
(d) her singing was muted and a little sad

Question 3.
…………………… occupies more than a hundred square kilometers on the moon.
(a) Selenopolis
(b) Metropolis
(c) Astrodrome
(d) Orchards
Answer:
(a) Selenopolis

Question 4.
The Community of Nations Square is where people …………………….
(a) live on the moon
(b) work on the moon
(c) walk on the moon
(d) of different nationalities come after work
Answer:
(d) of different nationalities come after work

Question 5.
They are planning an expedition to a neighbouring ……………………..
(a) galaxy
(b) country
(c) planet
(d) star
Answer:
(a) galaxy

Question 6.
The mother was not able to understand why people wanted to leave the moon because …………………….
(a) it was better to remain as a part of solar-system
(b) it was better to remain on the earth
(c) it was not possible to come back
(d) it was a place to enjoy life
Answer:
(d) it was a place to enjoy life

Additional Questions and Answers

Question 1.
The astronaut’s mother looked around and admired the ……………………..
(a) landscape
(b) waterscape
(c) moonscape
(d) escape
Answer:
(c) moonscape

Question 2.
His mother had a young ringing ……………………
(a) noise
(b) voice
(c) choice
(d) toy
Answer:
(b) voice

Question 3.
His mother was a great …………………..
(a) dancer
(b) singer
(c) runner
(d) winner
Answer:
(b) singer

Question 4.
The astronaut almost told her mother about the ………………….
(a) excursion
(b) execution
(c) expedition
(d) entertainment
Answer:
(c) expedition

Question 5.
A moving pavement was covered with ………………… plastic strips.
(a) pink
(b) red
(c) yellow
(d) green
Answer:
(d) green

Question 6.
The enormous lily – shaped tent over a crater was atleast a …………………… in diameter.
(a) mile
(b) hectametre
(c) kilometre
(d) few yards
Answer:
(c) kilometre

Question 7.
It is quite an exotic experience to have a swim on the …………………….
(a) Earth
(b) Mars
(c) Galaxy
(d) Moon
Answer:
(d) Moon

Question 8.
At the ……………………. there were two spaceships the size of the Ostankino TV tower,
(a) aerodrome
(b) syndrome
(c) astrodome
(d) helipad
Answer:
(c) astrodome

Question 9.
The astronauts’ mother pleaded him to come atleast in the ………………………
(a) Autumn
(b) Spring
(c) Summer
(d) Winter
Answer:
(a) autumn

Question 10.
The mother thought that her son might be lost to his ………………….. forever.
(a) friends
(b) playmates
(c) relatives
(d) neigbours
Answer:
(c) relatives

B. Identify the characters or speaker of the following lines.

1. It’s so easy to walk here, son!
2. They’re planning an expedition to a neighboring galaxy.
3. Why should people go off into the unknown?
4. I don’t know when we’ll see each other again.
5. Operator on duty, …………. report to the office.

Answers:

1. Mother
2. Son
3. Mother
4. Son
5. A voice from the loud Speaker

C. Answer the following question in about 100 – 120 words.

Question 1.
Write a paragraph listing all the sentimental and the scientific reasons given by the mother against the expedition to the neighbouring galaxy?
Answer:
The mother’s sentimental and scientific reasons against the expedition to the neighboring galaxies are that a moon is a beautiful place, easy to walk on. There are lots of fruits on earth. The river Dnieper is better to swim. She asked her son why people should go off into the unknown and ask for trouble. She also suggested that it is advisable for people to settle on the moon first and then on the planets in the solar system.

She philosophized that the moon has the same gravitational field as their native earth, under the native sun. She sentimentally invited her son to come in the autumn for the apples, pears, and watermelons. She persuaded him to come to their deepened pond to fish and indicated that the pond was now full of fish.

(OR)

The astronauts’ mother admired the moonscape. She wondered that the moon was a beautiful place. But she thought of her orchards to bloom and yield fruits. She was excited to see the enormous lily – shaped tent over a crater. Though it might be an exotic experience to swim on the moon she prefers the river Deeper on the Earth. She was against the expedition to a neighbouring galaxy.

She asked why people should go off into unknown places. She did not want them to invite trouble. The astronauts were interested in more expeditions. Mother wanted the people to settle properly on the moon first, and then on the planets in the solar system before going further.

According to her life on Earth was a miracle. She wanted him to return to the Earth atleast in Autumn. But he had made all arrangements to go to another planet. The astronaut could not help it even though he would not hear his mother’s voice.

‘There’s something cool about being involved in new missions to other planets’.

D. Think and answer.

“The explorer in this story is travelling to another galaxy. The final destination is an unknown planet in another galaxy. The travel will take many years’. What qualities and life skills do you think an explorer-like him must possess? Why? Do you have any of these skills and qualities? Explain.
Answer:
The qualities and life skills an explorer-like him need to possess:
Regardless of one’s position, an astronaut needs certain qualities for the selection process and space travel.

Intelligence:
Astronauts need above-average intelligence.

Adaptability:
Astronauts have many responsibilities in space.

Education:
The basic requirement is a bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological science,

physical science or mathematics followed by three years of professional experience (or 100 hours of pilot – in – command time in jet aircraft) candidate also must pass NASA’s astronaut physical examination.

Physical requirements:

• Distant visual acuity: 20/100 or better uncorrected, correctable to 20/20 each eye.
• Blood Pressure: 140/90 measure in a sitting position.
• Height between 62 and 75 inches. (5″ 2″ and 6″ 3″)

Mental Endurance:
An astronaut has to undergo a psychological evaluation to determine the fitness to fly on a mission of NASA or ISRO.

About myself:
Regarding intelligence, I am an average student at present. I shall maintain it in my higher studies too to prove to be a candidate with a high IQ. I am good at maths and physical requirements science, subjects including computer science my blood pressure is normal.

• I have a 20/20 normal eye. sight in both eyes.
• I may have a normal height of 5 feet 5 inches when turn out to be a youth.

Mental Endurance:
I possess mental endurance. I have never been short-tempered. I have the adaptability and the responsibilities to perform the allotted duties.

E. Based on the understanding of the story, discuss in groups, and make a note of the following settings.

Setting:
The story of a young astronaut who wants to hear his mother’s voice which is still young and ringing. The astronaut and his mother are on the moon. She has gone there for the first time. She admires the moonscape. However, she wants to live on the earth. She is also against people who are interested in the exploration of neighbouring planets.

The astronaut is ready to leave for another planet. It may take many years to reach the destination. The mother is worried that her son will lose his friends and relatives. Characters A young astronaut The mother of the astronaut People who are on the moon.

Plot:
The moon is the plot. The astronaut and his mother are on the moon. She is astonished to see strange space ships and people planning to go on an expedition to the neighbouring galaxy. The long . tunnels and enormous lily-shaped tent over a center with a diameter of one kilometer surprise the mother. She admires the moonscape. She also praises the wonderful life on the earth.

Conclusion:
The mother is excited to see the strange things as the moon. She is also surprised to see the people. who are busy to leave for another planet. The mother wonders why the people are planning to other planets ever before setting on the moon.

She pleads with her son to visit the earth during Autumn. But the astronaut is quite sure that he cannot see his mother again. He has got the command to leave for another planet. The mother who longs to see her son will have only a disappointment. It will take a long number of years for the mother and her son to meet again.