natural resources class 8

Among the following which is not a determinant of land use pattern

• soil

• climate

• minerals

• rain

Among the following which is not a factor responsible for soil formation

• Climate

• Vegetation

• Parent rock

• Technology

The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces due to natural forces is called ____

• erosion

• deposition

• weathering

• denudation

Ploughing along the contour lines rather than up and down the hill.

• terrace farming

• contour ploughing

• rock dam

Rows of trees are planted in dry and coastal regions to restrict the movement of wind

• shelter belts

• intercropping

• mulching

The bare land between crops are covered with straw to retain moisture.

• Terrace farming

• Shelter belts

• Mulching

Among the following which is not a way to conserve Natural vegetation.

• Afforestation can be encouraged.

• Mining activities should be minimized.

• Vanmahotsav celebrations can be carried out.

• deforestation can be carried out

Series of protected areas linked through global network, intended to demonstrate the relationship between conservation and development

• national parks

• biosphere reserves

• sanctuaries

• none of the above

Tropical evergreen forests is also called as __________ forests

• rain forests

• moist deciduous forests

• mangrove forests

Mangrove vegetation is found near the ____________

• mountains

• forests

• deltas

• deserts