Description : Which are the main sources of power in Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : Coal, petroleum and natural gas are the main sources of power in Australia.
Description : Australia is known as the flattest continent. Why? -Geography
Last Answer : Out of the total land surface in Australia 94% is less than 600 mt. above sea level, comprising of flat lowland. Therefore it is known as the ‘Flattest continent’.
Description : Explain the location and extent of Australia. -Geography
Last Answer : The continent of Australia is situated completely in the southern and the eastern hemispheres. It lies between 10° 45'S and 43°39'S latitude. It lies 11°39'E and 153° 39'E longitudes. The Tropic of Capricorn ... north to south and 4,350 km from west to east. Its coastal line is 19,310 km long.
Description : What are the major physical divisions of Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : Australia can be divided into three physical divisions. They are The Eastern Highlands The Plateau Lowlands The Western Plateau
Description : Write a note on the river system of Australia. -Geography
Last Answer : There are a few rivers in Australia. Most of the rivers are short and flow into the lakes. The Murray is the most important river in . Australia. The Darling, Lachlan and Murrimbidge are its ... Mucumba drain into lake Eyre. Rivers Murchison, Avon, Black wood etc., drain into the Indian ocean.
Description : Which are the important minerals of Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : The important minerals are iron ore, bauxite lead, zinc, copper, nickel, tin and uranium, coal, petroleum and natural gas are also found here.
Description : Mention the important industries of Australia. -Geography
Last Answer : The major industries and producing centers are Iron and Steel industry, Automobile industry, Ship building, Electrical machinery, Textile, Paper, Paperboard and pulp industries, Oil refining.
Description : Mention the products exported from Australia. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Australia exports about 70% of its total production of wheat . 2. Milk, meat and other dairy products are exported. The fine wool of Merino sheep is also exported. 3. Minerals like ... exported coal is also exported. 4. Iron and steel, machinery and other manufactured goods are exported.
Description : Density of population in Australia is low. Why? -Geography
Last Answer : The distribution of population in Australia is uneven and sparse. It is a country with very low density of population. The average density is only 3 persons per sq.km. It is because ... continent is covered by desert and semi desert. In Australia urban population is more than rural population.
Description : Mention the grassland found in Australia. There are two types of grasslands in Australia. -Geography
Last Answer : Tropical grasslands – Savanna Temperate grasslands- Downs
Description : Which are the famous deserts located in the western plateau of Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : The great sandy desert, great victoria desert and simpson deserts are located in the western plateau.
Description : Why are the season of Australia opposite to those of the Northern Hemisphere? -Geography
Last Answer : Due to its location in the southern hemisphere, the seasons of Australia are opposite to those of Northern Hemisphere.
Description : Why is Australia a land of rare animals? -Geography
Last Answer : Because around 60% of its native birds are not found anywhere else in the world.
Description : What are the huge farms where sheep are raised known as in Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : They are known as ‘stations’.
Description : Which are the two famous gold mining centres in Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie.
Description : Describe the tropical forests of Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : They are found in the northern and north eastern coastal areas of Australia. They occupy a very small area which is patchy. Palm, ash, beech and cedar are the important trees.
Description : What type of agriculture is practiced in Australia. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. In Australia, extensive farming is in practice. 2. The size of the holdings is large and modem methods of cultivation are followed. 3. Importance is given to commercial crops as they are needed for export.
Description : Why is animal husbandry an important occupation in Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : Animal husbandry is an important occupation in Australia. Sheep and cattle are reared for wool, meat, skin and dairy products.
Description : How are the central low lands of Australia divided? -Geography
Last Answer : The central lowlands are divided into three basins they are: 1. The Murray Darling Basin 2. The Lake Eyre Basin 3. The Carpentaria Lowlands
Description : What are the factors that favour sheep rearing in Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : The vast grasslands, water from the artesian wells, cool and dry climate, modem methods of sheep rearing and wide market facilities have encouraged sheep rearing.
Description : Why is agriculture limited in Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : The cultivable area is small and accounts for only 4% of the land in Australia. It is found along the coastal plains and river basins. Due to scanty and untimely rainfall, unfertile sandy soil and lack of irrigation facilities, the cultivated area is limited.
Description : One of the following is not a name given to Australia _______. -Geography
Last Answer : b) Dark Continent
Description : Mention the land area of India and Australia in kilometres. -Geography
Last Answer : India: 32-87 Lakh sq. km /3287263/3-28 million sq. km. Australia: 7686848 sq. km.
Description : Is Australia in the northern or the southern hemisphere? -Geography
Last Answer : Australia is in Southern Hemisphere.
Description : Name two important cash crops of North America. -Geography
Last Answer : Cotton and tobacco are the two important cash crops of North America.
Description : Name two plantation crops grown in the Central America and West Indies -Geography
Last Answer : Coffee and Cocoa.
Description : Name the important crops of South America. -Geography
Last Answer : The most important crops of South America are maize, wheat, rice, coffee, cotton, sugarcane etc.
Description : Which are the major staple food crops of Asia? -Geography
Last Answer : Rice and Wheat.
Description : What are the staple of food crops of Europe? -Geography
Last Answer : Wheat, Maize. Sugar beet, potatoes, Fruits.
Description : Name the important food crops of Africa. -Geography
Last Answer : Maize, Millets, Rice, Cassara, Sweet potato, Peanuts and Starch crops.
Description : Explain how the type of crops grown determines the need for irrigation. -Geography
Last Answer : Rainfall in India is confined to a short duration of three to four months in the rainy season. India has a long growing period which extends throughout the year. Provision of irrigation can make ... this crop is largely grown in western and northwestern parts of India with the help of irrigation.
Description : 1. Why does alluvial soil differ in texture? 2. State two cash crops that grow well in alluvial soil. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. It is the transported soil and in the upper course of the river it is coarse where as in the lower coarse it is finally grained. 2. Wheat and Rice.
Description : (i) When are kharif crops (1) sown and (2) harvested ? (ii) Name a cash crop which is also a kharif crop. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Kharif crops are sown after monsoons in June, July and harvested in Oct. and Nov. (ii) A cash crop which is also a Kharif crop — cotton.
Description : Explain why: (i) Pulses are grown as rotation crops. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Pulses are grown as rotation crop because pulses are leguminous crop which changes atmospheric nitrogen into nitrates and restores the fertility of the soil. (ii) Millets are referred to ... plantations are found on hill slopes because tea plant cannot withstand standing water on its roots.
Description : Rabi crops are majorly grown in which states of India? -Geography
Last Answer : Agricultural crops in India are often divided into three types based on the cropping season. These are - rabi, Kharif and zaid. When cultivation began in early winter (October -December) and ... of India such as Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
Description : The crop is one of the major food crops in India and mostly rain-fed. Name the crop. -Geography
Last Answer : Jowar is a type of millet crop that is one of the major food crops in India, and its cultivation is mostly rain-fed.
Description : Give one example of leguminous crops. -Geography
Last Answer : Leguminous crops are related to or denoted by the plants of the pea family. These have seeds in pods, distinctive flowers, and typically root nodules containing symbiotic bacteria able to fix ... crops as well as fallow crops. Leguminous crops include pulses, beans, groundnuts, and cowpeas.
Description : Give two examples of zaid crops. -Geography
Last Answer : Zaid crops refer to those crops grown in the summer season that falls between the harvesting of kharif crops and sowing of rabi crops. Two examples of zaid crops include watermelon and cucumber.
Description : Name three food crops other than gains with respective climate condition required for them. -Geography
Last Answer : Any crop grown for food, either commercially or for individual use is called food crop. Grains like rice and wheat form an integral part of food crops. But there are other grains known as coarse grains ... Kharif crop and grown under semi-arid conditions with a temperature range of 21 ºC to 27 ºC.
Description : To which type of crops is wheat related? -Geography
Last Answer : Rabi crop The wheat is the most important cereal crop in India. This is the main food crop in the northern part of India. This is the rabi crop which needs cool and bright sunshine.
Description : Name two fibre crops. -Geography
Last Answer : The fibre crops are the-food crops which are used for commercial use. This is mainly used for clothing purpose. The famous fibre crops are cotton and jute.
Description : Name two crops grown during the zaid seasons. -Geography
Last Answer : The in between season of the Kharif and Rabi, there will be a short season and that season is known as zaid season. The two crops which are grown in this season are watermelon and cucumber.
Description : What are the main objectives of the Antarctic Treaty? -Geography
Last Answer : It main objectives are : Antarctica is to be used for peaceful purpose only and military operations are not allowed. It prohibits nuclear test and disposal of radioactive waste. No ownership ... investigation. It is also agreed to preserve and conserve the natural resources of the continent.
Description : What is the main contribution of agriculture to the national economy? Explain any three steps taken by the Government of India -Geography
Last Answer : Agriculture provides good employment opportunities which contributes to the increase in national income level. This also improves people's living standards. Steps taken by government: (1) ... different agricultural universities have been started. (3) Breeding centres for animals are opened.
Description : (i) What is urbanisation ? (ii) What are the two main components of urbanisation ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Urbanisation refers to the population shift from rural areas, the gradual increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas, and the ways in which each society adapts to ... standards of living, well-paid jobs, greater opportunities, better health care, and education facilities.
Description : (i) What is sericulture ? (ii) Name two main districts of Silk production in Chhattisgarh. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Sericulture is a labour intensive industry that deals with the production of silk and the nearing of silkworms for this purpose. It provides employment to a large number of people. ... units usually by individual families. (ii) Silk in Chhattisgarh comes from Bastar and Bilaspur districts.
Description : (i) Name the two main districts for silk production in Chhattisgarh. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Silk in Chhattisgarh comes from Bastar and Bilaspur districts. (ii) 1. Sericulture is a labor-intensive industry and therefore provides employment to many people in Chhattisgarh. 2. In Chhattisgarh, silk is produced by small units, individual farm families in regions of rural population.
Description : What are the two main causes for an increase in the number of high population density areas in the Indian region ? -Geography
Last Answer : The two main causes for an increase in the number of high population density areas in the Indian region are : 1. The large scale migration of people from the surrounding ... People migrate to urban areas because of availability of better educational facilities especially that higher education.
Description : Name a recently developed port of Tamil Nadu. What is its main purpose? -Geography
Last Answer : Tuticorin is a recently developed port of Tamil Nadu and handles the traffic of coal, salt, food grains, edible oils, sugar and petroleum products. Its main purpose is to carry on trade with Sri Lanka.
Description : What is Telecommunication? What are the main components of Telecommunication? -Geography
Last Answer : Telecommunication is the modem device for the communication at individual and mass level. It has facilitated the communication of messages within a short span of time. It consists of ... The main components of telecommunication are telegraph, telephone, fax, radio, television and internet.