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1.

In which of the following continents is Tanzania situated?

a)

(a) Europe

b)

(b) Asia

c)

(c) Africa

d)

(d) South America

2.

Common property resources are also termed as (a)   .

3.

Large scale destruction of forest and cultivable land has happened due to (a)   .

4.

Mass movement of rock,debris,or earthdown a slope is defined as (a)   .

5.

The thin layer of grainy substance covering the surface of the earth is known as (a)   .

6.

Three fourth of earth's surface is covered with (a)   .

7.

Thorny shrubs and scrubs grow in areas with (a)   rainfall.

8.

Wildlife includes animals,birds, insects as well as the (a)   .

9.

Ploughing parallel to the contours of a hill slope to form a natural barrier for water is known as (a)   .

10.

Living beings are inter-related and inter-dependent on each other for survival in the (a)   .

11.

Which type of forests shed their leaves in a particular season?

(a)  

12.

Which type of forests shed their leaves in a particular season?

(a)  

13.

Which of these resources covers about 3/4th of the total surface of earth?

a)

Land

b)

Soil

c)

Air

d)

Water

14.

What are low lying areas very susceptible to

a)

Flooding

b)

Earthquakes

c)

Tsunamis

d)

Landslides

15.

Which of these is example of community land?

a)

A bungalow

b)

Sunderban forests

c)

The Parliament House

d)

None of these

16.

Which of these physical features are best suited for living?

a)

Deserts

b)

Mountains

c)

Plains and river valleys

d)

All of the above

17.

What is the majority of land in India used for?

a)

Pasture

b)

Cultivation

c)

Forests

d)

None of these

18.

Which of these countries is mainly covered with forest land?

a)

India

b)

Japan

c)

USA

d)

All of these

19.

Due to what feature is ocean water unfit for human consumption?

a)

Poisonous

b)

Water Temperature

c)

Salinity

d)

None of these

20.

Due to what feature is ocean water unfit for human consumption?

a)

Poisonous

b)

Water Temperature

c)

Salinity

d)

None of these

21.

What determines the colour and texture of soil?

a)

Time

b)

Climate

c)

Relief

d)

Parent Rock

22.

The process responsible for soil formation is called

a)

Erosion

b)

Weathering

c)

Landforms

d)

None of the above

23.

Population and Technology are important factors that determine land use pattern.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Assertion (A) - Land is an important resource because it provides surface for agriculture, living, forestry, industries, etc.

Reason(R) - Destruction of forest cover is a major reason of land degradation.

a)

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

b)

Both A and R are correct and R is not the correct explanation of A

c)

Only A is Correct

d)

Only R is Correct

25.

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

a)

Shelter Belts

b)

Mulching

c)

Terrace Cultivation

26.

Rows of trees planted in the coastal areas to check the wind movement is called inter cropping.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Assertion (A) - A bird like Vulture is important for the ecosystem.

Reason (R) - A vulture feeds on the dead livestock and so it cleanses the environment.

a)

Only A is corrrect

b)

Only R is correct

c)

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

d)

Both A and R are correct and R is not the correct explanation of A

28.

The social programme of planting trees, organised at community level is called 'vanmahotsav'.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Which is the most appropriate method to check soil erosion on steep slopes?

a)

shelter belts

b)

terrace farming

c)

mulching

d)

contour barriers

30.

Sliding of huge debris, rocks and other material down the slope is known as:

a)

Volcanic Eruptions

b)

Earthquake

c)

Land slides

d)

Tsunami

31.

........... irrigation can be used in dry regions, where evaporation is very high.

a)

Tube wells

b)

Bucket

c)

Hand pumps

d)

Drip

32.

Natural vegetation

a)

Grow naturally without any human interference

b)

Grow naturally with the help of human interference

c)

Both of the above

d)

None of the above

33.

Which of the following is not a factor of soil formation?

a)

time

b)

soil texture

c)

Organic matter

d)

All of these

34.

Which one of the following is not in favour of the conservation of Nature?

a)

switch off the bulb when not in use

b)

close the tap immediately after using

c)

dispose polypacks after shopping

d)

Tree plantation

35.

Community land is also known as

a)

Private land

b)

Personally land

c)

Govt. Land

d)

Common property resources

36.

Different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times to protect the soil from rain wash is known as

a)

Intercropping

b)

Intracropping

c)

Mixed cropping

d)

Terrace farming

37.

The percentage of fresh water is available and fit for human use is

a)

2.7%

b)

70%

c)

1%

d)

0.1%

38.

Which bird is considered a vital cleanser of the environment?

a)

Blue kingfisher

b)

Vulture

c)

Sparrow

d)

Hummingbird

39.

Groups of plant communities in area having similar climate conditions :

a)

Shrubs

b)

Biosphere

c)

Ecosystem

d)

Biomes

40.

Cutting down of forest is known as :

a)

Afforestation

b)

Overgrazing

c)

Deforestation

d)

Plantation

41.

Rock are piled up to slow down the flow of water. This prevents gullies and further soil loss :

a)

Mulching

b)

Rocks dams

c)

Contour barriers

d)

Shelter belts

42.

The thin layer of grainy substance covering the surface of the earth is called :

a)

Terrace

b)

Soil

c)

Biosphere

d)

Mulching

43.

Water is a vital and .............. natural resource.

a)

Renewable

b)

Non Renewable

c)

Both

d)

None of these

44.

Identify the reasons for land degradation today.

a)

Construction of buildings

b)

Houses on agriculture land

c)

Construction of railway lines and roads

d)

All of these

45.

Steps that the government has taken to conserve plants and animals.

a)

Celebrate the Vanmahotsav and awareness programme

b)

Established National parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries

c)

Banned hunting of animals

d)

All of these

46.

The breaking up and decay of exposed rocks, by temperature changes, frost action, plants, animals and human activity. Called.....

a)

Deposition

b)

Weathering

c)

Erosion

d)

None of these

47.

Which of the following one factors determines colour, texture, chemical properties of Soil.

a)

Climate

b)

Relief

c)

Time

d)

Parent Rock

48.

Natural vegetation and wildlife exist only in the narrow zone called................

a)

Lithosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

49.

Which of these resources covers about 3/4th of the total surface of earth?

a)

Land

b)

Soil

c)

Air

d)

Water

50.

Which of these is example of community land?

a)

A bungalow

b)

Sunderban forests

c)

The Parliament House

d)

None of these

51.

Which of these physical features are best suited for living?

a)

Deserts

b)

Mountains

c)

Plains and river valleys

d)

All of the above

52.

Due to what feature is ocean water unfit for human consumption?

a)

Poisonous

b)

Water Temperature

c)

Salinity

d)

None of these

53.

What determines the colour and texture of soil?

a)

Time

b)

Climate

c)

Relief

d)

Parent Rock

54.

Population and Technology are important factors that determine land use pattern.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Rows of trees planted in the coastal areas to check the wind movement is called inter cropping.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

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

a)

Shelter Belts

b)

Mulching

c)

Terrace Cultivation

57.

Thorny shrubs and scrubs grow in area of

a)

Heavy rainfall

b)

low rainfall

c)

Moderate rainfall

d)

None of the above

58.

Thorny shrubs and scrubs grow in area of

a)

Heavy rainfall

b)

low rainfall

c)

Moderate rainfall

d)

None of the above

59.

Sliding of huge debris, rocks and other material down the slope is known as:

a)

Volcanic Eruptions

b)

Earthquake

c)

Land slides

d)

Tsunami

60.

........... irrigation can be used in dry regions, where evaporation is very high.

a)

Sprinklers

b)

Bucket

c)

Save Water

d)

Drip irrigation

61.

Natural vegetation

a)

Grow naturally without any human interference

b)

Grow naturally with the help of human interference

c)

Both of the above

d)

None of the above

62.

Community land is also known as

a)

Private land

b)

Personally land

c)

Govt. Land

d)

Common property resources

63.

Different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times to protect the soil from rain wash is known as

a)

Intercropping

b)

Intracropping

c)

Mixed cropping

d)

Terrace farming

64.

1. Which of these resources covers about 3/4th of the total surface of earth?

a)

Land

b)

soil

c)

water

d)

Air

65.

2. What are low lying areas very susceptible to

a)

Flooding

b)

Earthquake

c)

Tsunami

d)

Landslide

66.

3. Which of these is example of community land?

a)

A bungalow

b)

Sunderban forests

c)

The Parliament House

d)

None of these

67.

4. What determines the colour and texture of soil?

a)

Time

b)

Climate

c)

Relief

d)

Parents Rocks

68.

5 The process responsible for soil formation is called

a)

Erosion

b)

Weathering

c)

Landforms

d)

None of the above

69.

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

a)

Shelter belts

b)

Rock dams

c)

Terrace farming

d)

Mulching

70.

7. When a lot of loose dirt and rocks move rapidly, we call it

a)

Earthquake

b)

Landslides

c)

Tsunami

d)

A flood

71.

8. Which of the following is NOT one of the causes of landslides?

a)

wind abrasion

b)

earthquakes

c)

volcanic eruptions

d)

fires

72.

9. Mulching of soil can be done using a durable polythene material

a)

True

b)

False

73.

10. Soil erosion can be reduced by

a)

agriculture cultivation

b)

forest harvesting

c)

crop management

d)

overgrazing

74.

Which on of the following is not a factor of soil formation?

a)

Time

b)

Structure of soil

c)

Biotic objects/

matter

75.

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

a)

Shelter belts

b)

Mulching

c)

Terrace cultivation

76.

Which one of the following is the most important natural resource?

a)

Land

b)

Water

c)

Air

d)

All of these

77.

Cutting down of forest is known as :

a)

Afforestation

b)

Overgrazing

c)

Deforestation

d)

Plantation

78.

Which state has the largest forest cover in India (area wise)

a)

Rajasthan

b)

Madhya Pradesh

c)

Arunachal Pradesh

d)

West Bengal

79.

The thin layer of grainy substance covering the surface of the earth is called :

a)

Terrace

b)

Soil

c)

Biosphere

d)

Mulching

80.

Water is a vital and .............. natural resource.

a)

Renewable

b)

Non Renewable

c)

Both

d)

None of these

81.

Identify the reasons for land degradation today.

a)

Construction of buildings

b)

Houses on agriculture land

c)

Construction of railway lines and roads

d)

All of these

82.

The breaking up and decay of exposed rocks, by temperature changes, frost action, plants, animals and human activity. Called.....

a)

Deposition

b)

Weathering

c)

Erosion

d)

None of these

83.

Which of the following one factors determines colour, texture, chemical properties of Soil.

a)

Climate

b)

Relief

c)

Time

d)

Parent Rock

84.

Natural vegetation and wildlife exist only in the narrow zone called................

a)

Lithosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

85.

Only ... Percent of freshwater is available and fit for human use.

a)

1

b)

5

c)

7

d)

9

86.
The term natural vegetation refers to the
a)
plant life
b)
animal life
c)
human life
d)
desert
87.
large eco system is called ____________.
a)
biomes
b)
desert
c)
forest
d)
grassland
88.

This image is an example of what type of land degradation

a)

Desertification

b)

Deforestation

c)

Urban Sprawl

d)

Urbanization

89.

This image is an example of what type of land use

a)

Residential

b)

Commercial

c)

Agricultural

d)

Recreational

90.

Land use for building homes and small communities

a)

Recreational Land

b)

Residential Land

c)

Transport Land

d)

Commercial Land

91.

Land used for business and/or use of natural resources is called

a)

Residential Land

b)

Transport Land

c)

Commercial Land

d)

Agricultural Land

92.

Soil erosion can increase when humans remove trees and other vegetation from an area. What is this process called?

a)

Decomposition

b)

Conservation

c)

Deforestation

d)

Urbanization

93.

True or false: Rural areas have a dense population and many buildings.

a)

True

b)

False

94.
Most of the Earth's water (about 97 percent) is
a)
salt water in the oceans.
b)
freshwater in lakes and rivers.
c)
in the form of snow or ice.
d)
in the clouds.
95.
Most water pollution is the result of
a)
human activities.
b)
drought.
c)
volcanic eruptions.
d)
storms.
96.
The ozone layer protects people from which of the following?
a)
carbon monoxide poisoning
b)
too much ultraviolet radiation
c)
the effects of radon
d)
surfing
97.

Which of these is example of community land?

a)

A bungalow

b)

Sunderban forests

c)

The Parliament House

d)

None of these

98.

Community land is also known as

a)

Private land

b)

Personally land

c)

Govt. Land

d)

Common property resources

99.

Ninety percent of the world population occupies only ____ of land area.

a)

10%

b)

20%

c)

30%

d)

40%

e)

50%

100.

The most important natural resource

a)

Land

b)

Soil

c)

Water

d)

Forests

101.

(a)   is the process of collecting rain water from roof top .

102.

Life supporting system

a)

Trading system

b)

Ecosystem

c)

Communication system

d)

Managing system

103.

Large scale destruction of forest and cultivable land has happened due to (a)   .

104.

Mass movement of rock,debris,or earthdown a slope is defined as___________.

a)

Landslide

b)

Soil

c)

Water

d)

Biosphere

105.

(a)   land is owned by community for common uses.

106.

The thin layer of grainy substance covering the surface of the earth is called (a)  

107.

Living beings are inter-related and inter-dependent on each other for survival in the __________________.

a)

Ecosystem

b)

Lithosphere

c)

Hydrosphere

d)

Biosphere

e)

Thermosphere

108.

Other name of community land

(a)  

109.

The uneven distribution of population in the world is due to the varied characteristics of

a)

vegetation

b)

climate

c)

land and climate

d)

water

110.

How much percent of earth’s area is occupied by land?

a)

30

b)

90

c)

60

d)

70

111.

What is the mass movement of rock, debris or earth down a slope known as

a)

Earthquakes

b)

Landslides

c)

Tsunami

d)

Flood

112.

A massive landslide hit Pangi village near ___________ in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh.

a)

Guwahati landslide

b)

Kedarnath landslide

c)

Ambegaon taluka

d)

Reckong Peo

113.

The thin layer of grainy substance covering the surface of the earth is called __________

a)

land

b)

soil

c)

Weathering

d)

Erosion

114.

What do Parent Rock determine?

a)

Colour, texture, chemical properties, mineral, content, permeability.

b)

Thickness of soil profile.

c)

Temperature, Rainfall influence, rate of weathering, and humus formation.

d)

Colour, texture, Temperature, permeability.

115.

What is Mulching?

a)

Different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times to protect the soil from rain wash.

b)

Rocks are piled up to slow down the flow of water.

c)

Stones, grass, soil are used to build barriers along contours.

d)

The bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter like starw. It helps to retain soil moisture.

116.

__________ determine the type of soil.

a)

Landforms

b)

Time

c)

Climate

d)

Wind

117.

Use of land for different Purpose of development such as agriculture forestry, mining, housing, etc.is termed as

a)

Soil formation

b)

Land conservation

c)

Land use

d)

soil erosion

118.

What is weathering?

a)

The breaking up and decay of exposed rocks, by temperature, changes , frost, action, plants, animal and human activity.

b)

Altitude and slope

c)

the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.

d)

the state or process of rotting; decay.

119.

Q1- How much percent of earth’s area is occupied by land?

a)

A) 45%

b)

B) 30%

c)

C) 66%

d)

D) 70%

120.

Q2- Private land properties are owned by

a)

A) Cooperative societies

b)

B) Individuals

c)

C) Communities

d)

D) Schools

121.

Q3- An example of common property resource is

a)

A) Private homes

b)

B) Land for common usage

c)

C) agriculture lands of individual

d)

D) factories

122.

Q4- Which of the following steps is a major threat to the environment?

a)

A) Planting trees

b)

B) Desertification

c)

C) Promoting tourism

d)

D) Promoting renewable resources

123.

The type of soil is determined by

a)

A) landforms

b)

B) soil erosion

c)

C) water sources

d)

D) Globalisation

124.

Q6- Soil is made up of

a)

A) water

b)

B) metals

c)

C) organic materials & rocks

d)

D) ice

125.

Q7- Mass movement of rocks down the hills could be a sign of?

a)

A) Landslides

b)

B) Floods

c)

C) Deforestation

d)

D) Weathering

126.

Q8- How much time is taken to form 1 cm of soil

a)

A) 10+ years

b)

B) 5 years

c)

C) 100s of year

d)

D) few months

127.

Q9- (a)   are normally sparsely populated.

A) thick forests

128.

Q10- Terrace farming method is common in (a)   regions

129.

Q11- River Yamuna is getting polluted due to

a)

A) industrial affluent

b)

B) forests

c)

C) weathering

d)

D) trees cutting

130.

Q12- Overgrazing is responsible for causing

a)

D) landslide

b)

B) Floods

c)

C) earthquake

d)

A) soil depletion

131.

Land, soil and water come biotic or abiotic ?

(a)  

132.

Air is renewable or non-renewable resource ?

a)

Renewable

b)

Non-Renewable

c)

Can’t say

133.

How many years does it takes to make 1 centimetre soil

a)

Hundreds of year

b)

Thousands of year

c)

Millions of year

d)

Billions of year

134.

What is weathering ?

(a)  

135.

This image is an example of what type of land degradation

a)

Desertification

b)

Deforestation

c)

Urban Sprawl

d)

Urbanization

136.

When wind, water, ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one area to another it is called

a)

Erosion

b)

Desertification

c)

Deforestation

d)

Urbanization

137.

This image is an example of what type of land use

a)

Residential

b)

Commercial

c)

Agricultural

d)

Recreational

138.

Land use for roads and train tracks is called

a)

Transport land

b)

Industrial Land

c)

Residential Land

d)

Agricultural Land

139.

Soil erosion can increase when humans remove trees and other vegetation from an area. What is this process called?

a)

Decomposition

b)

Conservation

c)

Deforestation

d)

Urbanization

140.

Soil erosion can increase when humans remove trees and other vegetation from an area. What is this process called?

a)

Decomposition

b)

Conservation

c)

Deforestation

d)

Urbanization

141.

What is a natural resource?

a)

things we need to survice

b)

materials found in nature that are useful or necessary to life.

c)

materials that are man made

d)

the people who work for a business

142.

What are examples of natural resources?

a)

water

b)

trees

c)

soil

d)

all of the above

143.

Which of these is not a natural resource?

a)

ocean

b)

lake

c)

stream

d)

pool

144.

Please identify the natural resource.

a)

lamp

b)

light bulb

c)

sunlight

d)

flash light

145.
Increase in which gas is primarily responsible for increased global warming?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Water vapor
c)
Methane
d)
Nitric oxides
146.
What is the most dramatic result of deforestation?
a)
land is no longer green and full of life
b)
pictures from space show deforestation
c)
loss of habitat for approximately 70% of the worlds species
d)
people can't explore rainforests
147.
What are some reasons deforestation occurs?
a)
clearing land for agriculture, ranching, and mining
b)
just wanting to destroy things
c)
Population moving from rural areas to cities
d)
to make room for infrastructure
148.
Carbon is released into the atmosphere through all of the following ways except:
a)
respiration
b)
cow flatulence
c)
photosynthesis
d)
all of the above
149.
Carbon is released into the atmosphere through all of the following ways except:
a)
respiration
b)
cow flatulence
c)
photosynthesis
d)
all of the above
150.

How does planting trees help the environment?

a)

It makes leaves fall everywhere for nutrients.

b)

It helps reduce air pollution.

c)

It provides homes for wildlife like bugs and birds.

d)

It reduces the risk of wildfires.

151.

______________________ is among the most important natural resources

a)

Land

b)

Road

c)

buildings

d)

school

152.

People use natural resources to make buildings , bridges ,roads , machinery and vehicles , which are know as

a)

natural resources

b)

Human-made resources

c)

Renewable resources

d)

Non- renewable resources

153.

what are soil made up off ?

a)

Minerals

b)

Weathered rocks

c)

Organic matter

d)

All of these

154.

The thin layer of grainy substances covering the surface of the earth is called __________

a)

Soil

b)

Land

c)

Parent rock

d)

sub soil

155.

Natural vegetation and wildlife exist only in the narrow zone of contact between the lithosphere , hydrosphere and atmosphere that are call

a)

Biosphere

b)

Ecosystems

c)

Wildlife

d)

All of these

156.

In the biosphere living beings are inter-related and interdependent on each other for survival .this life supporting systems is known as the ________________________

a)

Wildlife

b)

Biosphere

c)

Ecosystems

d)

All of these

157.

The major vegetation types of the world are grouped as

a)

Forests

b)

Grasslands

c)

Tundra

d)

All of these

158.

Which one of the following is NOT a factor of soil formation

a)

Time

b)

Soil texture

c)

Organic matter

159.

______________________ use huge amounts of water not only for drinking and washing but also in the process of production

a)

Soil

b)

Organic matter

c)

Humus

d)

All of these

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