Description : Name the two east flowing rivers of North America. -Geography
Last Answer : River Frazer and River Columbia are the east flowing rivers of North America.
Description : Make a list of important countries of North America. -Geography
Last Answer : There are 24 countries in North America. Canada, United States of America and Mexico are three large countries by their size.
Description : Name the important plants of animals of North America. -Geography
Last Answer : North America has a wide variety of natural vegetation and wildlife. 1. The Tundra Mosses and Lichens are found here. Some stunted flowering plants grow in summer. Animals like Arctic fox, ... Animals like the desert fox, lizards, rattle snakes and various kinds of insects are found here.
Description : Mention the important races and their languages formed in North America. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Most of the North Americans are descendants of Europeans or American Indians and Africans. There are also some native or indigenous people. 2. Most of them speak Spanish, English, French or American Indian Languages.
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 : The rivers of North India are Antecedent in nature. Explain with an example. -Geography
Last Answer : Many of the Himalayan rivers which existed even before the Himalayan ranges were uplifted. The gorges of the Indus, the Satluj, the Alakananda clearly indicate that these rivers are older than ... in the Himalayas. Thus, the rivers of North India are typical examples of antecedent drainage.
Description : Give geographical reasons for: (i) The rivers of South India are easier to tap for power than the rivers of North India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The rivers of South India flow over the plateau region and therefore are swift flowing, which are easier to generate power. (ii) As the Northen Plains have a low relief, road and railways are easier to lay down. (iii) Answer has not given due to out of present syllabus.
Description : Name the important rivers of Africa. -Geography
Last Answer : Africa has four mighty rivers: The Nile, the Congo, the Niger, and the Zambezi the Senegal, the Orange and the Limpopo are the other important rivers of Africa.
Description : (i) Give two reasons why the rivers of the northern mountains are more important for the generation of hydroelectric power in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The rivers of the Northern mountain are more important for the generation of hydroelectric power in India because : The rivers of Northern India are perennial, as they are ... Eastern part of the mountainous region constituting the Brahmaputra basin has the highest power generating potential.
Description : Why is North America called ‘Land of Prairies’? -Geography
Last Answer : The central plains of North America are also known as the great plains or the prairies. The plain consists of vast expanse, almost 3/5 of the total area of North America of flat to gently rolling ... tributaries. This is one of the most fertile plains of the world and is a good farming region.
Description : Mention the location and extent of North America -Geography
Last Answer : North America is located entirely to the North of the equator. It lies within 7°N to 84°N latitudes. The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mexico and the Arctic circle through the northern part of Canada ... by the Isthmus of Panama. It is separated from the continent of Asia by the Berring Strait.
Description : How are the Grand Canyon of North America formed? -Geography
Last Answer : The Colorado river drains into Colorado Plateau and forms the Grand Canyon.
Description : Who is called ‘Lumber Jacks’ in North America? -Geography
Last Answer : Lumbering is a highly organized job in North America People engaged in lumbering in Canada are known as ‘Lumber Jacks’.
Description : Name any two intermountain plateaus found in North America. -Geography
Last Answer : Plateau of Colorado, Plateau of Columbia and Mexican Plateau.
Description : Where is gold mined in North America? -Geography
Last Answer : California and Yukon valleys are important areas of gold mines.
Description : Why does North America have a wide range of climate? -Geography
Last Answer : North America has a wide range of climate due to its vast latitudinal extent and varied relief features.
Description : Which are the factors that have made North America one of the most developed regions of the World? -Geography
Last Answer : Rich natural resources, development of science and technology, a large domestic market, international trade relationship, development of good means of transport etc., have helped North America to become one of the most developed regions of the world.
Description : What are the four major physical divisions of North America? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Western Cordilleras or the Rocky mountains. 2. The Great Central Plains or Central lowlands. 3. The Eastern Highlands or Appalachian Mountains. 4. The Canadian or Laurentian Shield.
Description : Name some popular fishing grounds of North America. -Geography
Last Answer : Shallow continental shelves, such as the Grand Banks, Georges Banks off New England and New Foundland Coast are popular fishing grounds.
Description : Which is the major ocean route between North America and South America? -Geography
Last Answer : The Panama canal is the major ocean route between North America and South America.
Description : Which is the longest railway line in North-America? Describe its economic significance. -Geography
Last Answer : Trans Canadian Railways is the longest railway line in the North-America. It is 7050 km. Important stations are Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg and Calgary. Characteristics: (i) It gained economic ... line is the economic artery of Canada. Wheat and meat are the important exports on this route.
Description : Name the two rivers that make the easternmost and the westernmost limits of Kumaon Himalayas. -Geography
Last Answer : River Satluj and River Kali
Description : Mention the important grasslands of South America. -Geography
Last Answer : The grasslands of South America as known as Uanos in Venezuela, Campos in Brazil and Pampas in Argentina.
Description : Name the important plants and wild animals of South America. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Equatorial Region Selvas are the largest rain forests in the world. The important trees are mahogany, ebony, log wood and rubber, Anaconda is one of world's largest snakes. Armadillo is a ... is a flightless bird. Some of the other animals are puma, mountain tapir, dwarf deer and chinchillas.
Description : Mention the important racial groups found in South America. -Geography
Last Answer : The inhabitants of South America belong to mixed racial groups. Europeans settled here in search of gold and other natural resources. Slaves were brought from Africa to work in plantations. The natives are Red Indians. Inter marriage among these groups formed mixed races.
Description : Name the important cities with high density of population in South America? -Geography
Last Answer : Most of the population of South America is concentrated in big cities and ports like Buenes Aires, Rio-de-Janerio, Valparaiso, Sao Paulo etc., Density of population is mainly found in the coastal belt.
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 rivers comprise the Indian ocean river system? -Geography
Last Answer : The major rivers of this groups are : The Tigris and the Euphrates of Syria and Iraq, flow into the Persian Gulf. The Sindhu, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra of lndia and Pakistan rises in the ... into the Indian Ocean. Rivers Sittang, Salween and lrrawadi of Myanmar flow into the Bay of Bengal.
Description : Explain the following : (i) The Himalayan rivers are typical examples of antecedent drainage. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Antecedent drainage is a river system originating before a period of uplift and folding of the land as a result of earth movements. The Himalayan rivers like Indus, Satluj and the Brahmaputra continue ... branch of SW monsoon. So it does not receive any rain from the Bay of Bengal branch too.
Description : With reference to Haldia Port, answer the following questions : (i) At the confluence of which two rivers is it located ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Haldia port is located at the confluence of Hugh and Haldia. (ii) Haldia port was developed to release congestion at the Kolkata port and to enable docking of larger vessels which cannot enter Kolkata port.
Description : (i) Give two reasons why peninsular rivers are not ideal for navigation. -Geography
Last Answer : Peninsular rivers are not ideal for navigation because (i) 1. Rivers are seasonal in nature. 2. Rivers flow through undualting rocky plateau region. (ii) Vishakhapatnam port is often hit by cyclones during October and November.
Description : State the difference between Alluvial soils found in the lower courses and the upper courses of rivers. -Geography
Last Answer : Alluvial soil found ill the upper course is coarse in texture, light in colour and less fertile whereas Alluvial soil found in the lower course is fine textured, dark in colour and more fertile.
Description : The Himalayas are the birthplace of many rivers. Mention three ways in which we benefit from this. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Rivers provide us with perennial supplies of water needed for irrigation. (ii) Rivers bring down fertile silt which is deposited on the plains and improving the quality of the soil. (iii) Rivers help in navigation. (iv) Rives are used for generation of HEP.
Description : Suggest measures to check soil erosion by rivers. -Geography
Last Answer : Soil erosion by rivers can be checked by: (i) Planting Trees: One of the most effective ways to control soil erosion is by planting trees or other vegetation along the shores of rivers. Trees ... of eco-friendly fertilizers to control acidic content of the soil, etc. helps to reduce soil erosion.
Description : According to citizen’s Fifth report CSE 1999, which two rivers are far from being pure? -Geography
Last Answer : Ganga and Yamuna India’s rivers have turned into toxic streams due to urbanisation and industrialisation. Also, big rivers of India such as Ganga and Yamuna have been mentioned in the citizen’s Fifth report CSE 1999, which said that these rivers are far from being pure.
Description : How do wells get their water from underground rivers/aquifers/lakes/deposits? -Geography
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Description : Name two plantation crops grown in the Central America and West Indies -Geography
Last Answer : Coffee and Cocoa.
Description : Why do Mexico and other countries in Central America lag behind in industrial development? -Geography
Last Answer : They lag behind in industrial development because most of these countries are small and do not have adequate power resources and raw materials needed for industrial development.
Description : Explain the location and extent of South America. -Geography
Last Answer : The continent lies mainly in the Southern and Western hemispheres. The continent is broader in the north and tapers towards the south. Latitudinal extent is 12°N to 56°S. Longitudinal extent is 35°W to ... pacific ocean lies in the West and the south is bordered by the icy waters of Antarctica.
Description : Name the big and small countries of South America. -Geography
Last Answer : Countries of South America in order of size 1. Brazil 2. Argentina 3. Peru 4. Columbia 5. Bolivia 6. Venezuela 7. Chile 8. Paraguay 9. Ecuador 10. Guyana 11. Uruguay 12. Surinam 13. French Guiana (French territory).
Description : Which is the largest waterfall of the World found in South America? On which river it is formed? -Geography
Last Answer : Angel Falls is the world’s highest waterfall. It is formed on river Churn a tributary of Orinoco, in the Guyana shield.
Description : Name the largest and the smallest country of South America ? -Geography
Last Answer : Brazil is the largest and French Guyana is the smallest country in South America.
Description : Name any two islands in the Southern part of South America. -Geography
Last Answer : Falkland, Galapagos, Hornos Islands etc.
Description : Which bird is the biggest bird of prey and which bird cannot fly in south America? -Geography
Last Answer : The candor is the biggest bird of prey and Andean Condor bird which cannot fly.
Description : Which is the largest reptile that lives in the rain forest of South America? -Geography
Last Answer : Anaconda is the largest reptile that lives in the rain forest.
Description : Where are the giant tortoise found in South America? -Geography
Last Answer : The giant tortoise are found in the Galapagos Islands.
Description : What are the major physical divisions of South America? -Geography
Last Answer : The major physical divisions of South America are The Andes mountains The Eastern highlands The Central lowlands The Western Coastal plains
Description : Which regions in South America have Mediterranean type of climate and why? -Geography
Last Answer : North and Central Chile coastal region has warm summers and mild winters with rainfall in winter. Therefore this region has Mediterranean type of climate.
Description : Which are the major cocoa producing regions in South America? -Geography
Last Answer : Cocoa is produced on a large scale in the coastal regions of Brazil. Columbia and Ecuador are the other producers of Cocoa.
Description : Describe the river system of South America. -Geography
Last Answer : The Amazon river rises in the Andes and is the longest river in South America and the largest in the world. It is navigable to a great extent along its course. The Orinoco is another important river system. The combined river system of Parana, Paraguay and Uruguay is called La Plata.