ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for Geography

State whether the following are true or false.

The lines that run vertically are called nothings.

State whether the following are true or false

The spot height is indicated on the map with a small triangle followed by the number.

State whether the following are true or false

Contour lines are drawn at fixed intervals.

State whether the following are true or false

A gap is a low lying depression or a valley which cuts through a range of hills.

What is a contour line?

Distinguish Vertical Interval and Horizontal Equivalent.

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Using ______ is the most common method of showing relief or elevation on topo sheets.

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On a topographical map, every 5th line is drawn thick and known as the ______.

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______ has the largest population in the world.

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Urban areas generally have a ______ population density.

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A ______ is a diagram that shows the age and sex composition of a population.

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Which continent has the highest population?

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Which type of population is shown in a bell-shaped population pyramid?

State whether the following are true or false

In 2016 alone, the population of the world increased by more than 80 million.

State whether the following are true or false

In a population pyramid, the youngest age group is shown at the bottom.

State whether the following are true or false

In rural areas, people are typically engaged in secondary activities.

Define the term ‘population’.

Define population density.

Write a note on the distribution of population in the world.

Map work: On an outline map of the world mark the top five populous countries of the world.