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Gr 8 Land, Soil, Water, Vegetation, and Wildlife Resources

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the two main climatic factors responsible for soil formation?

a)

Time and soil texture

b)

Organic matter and time

c)

Soil texture and organic matter

d)

Temperature and rainfall

2.

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

a)

Time

b)

Soil texture

c)

Organic matter

d)

Water availability

3.

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

a)

Shelter belts

b)

Mulching

c)

Terrace cultivation

d)

Contour ploughing

4.

Which one of the following is NOT in favor 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)

Plant more trees

5.

True or False: Ganga-Brahmaputra plain of India is an overpopulated region.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

True or False: Water availability per person in India is declining.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

True or False: Rows of trees planted in the coastal areas to check the wind movement is called intercropping.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

True or False: Human interference and changes of climate can maintain the ecosystem.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which of the following is NOT a step taken by the government to conserve plants and animals?

a)

Establishment of national parks

b)

Creation of wildlife sanctuaries

c)

Implementation of biosphere reserves

d)

Promotion of deforestation

10.

Which of the following is NOT a way to conserve water?

a)

Rainwater harvesting

b)

Efficient irrigation techniques

c)

Wasting water

d)

Reducing water usage