Morning Star solutions for टोटल जियोग्राफी [अंग्रेजी] कक्षा ९ आईसीएसई chapter 20 - Natural Regions of the World [Latest edition]

A part of Earth's surface which has a comparatively high degree of uniformity of structure, surface form and climate within it:

The basic factor on the basis of which the world is divided into major natural regions is ______.

In different natural regions human activities differs when there is dominance of ______.

Which of the following is true for the Equatorial region?

Equatorial forests : Broad-leaved evergreen trees : : ______ : deciduous trees

The top layer formed by the crowns of trees which grow close together ______.

Equatorial Region : Lungs of the World : : ______ : Granaries of the World

Which amongst the following is also called the ‘natural cattle country’?

Plants which are adapted to arid condition:

Which amongst the following is not one of the Tropical Marine Type Area?

Which amongst the following is the most common tree found in the Mediterranean Region?

Steppes : Euro-asia : : Downs : ______

Which amongst the following is also known as the ‘Cool Temperate Continental Type’ or ‘Siberian Type’?

The Tundra type of climate is also known as the ______.

In mid-winters (January) temperature in the Tundra is as low as ______.

Assertion (A): The climatic regions are also named after the vegetation type prevalent there.

Reason (R): The climate influences soil, flora and fauna and the vegetation of the region.

Assertion (A): The relation between climate and human activities is striking in regions where the primary activities like agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry are dominant.

Reason (R): These activities are governed directly by the climatic conditions.

Complete the following Table.

Define the term ‘natural region’.

Name any four natural regions of the world.

Briefly state the relationship between climate and human activities.

State the location of the Equatorial Region.

What is the latitudinal extent of the Monsoon climate?

Name the two dominant types of vegetation of the Equatorial region.

State the location of the Tropical Desert Climate type.

What are xerophytic plants?

What local conditions produce variation in the Mediterranean Type of climate?

State the rainfall pattern in the Mediterranean climate.

What type of vegetation is found in the Mediterranean region?

Name six Temperate Grasslands of the world.

Why there are no trees in the Steppe type climate region?

Why is the climate in the Mediterranean region so called?

Explain how is a natural region a homogeneous unit.

State any two common characteristics on which different climate zones are based.

Give a geographical reason for the following:

There is a uniformly high temperature in the Equatorial region.

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Though Mt. Kilimanjaro is located close to the Equator, yet its peaks remain covered with snow throughout the year.

Give a geographical reason for the following:

The Equatorial region is also called the ‘Lungs of the World’.

Discuss briefly the type of natural vegetation found in the Tropical Rainforests.

State the location and extent of Tropical Grasslands.

Name the two distinct regions of ‘Savanna’ in South America.

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Deciduous trees shed their leaves in the dry season.

Give a geographical reason for the following:

The Savannas are called the ‘natural cattle country’.

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Tropical grasslands have great potential for the cultivation of plantation crops.

Give a brief account of Rainforests together with their location and types of trees.

What is the location of the tropical desert?

Name the two primitive tribes which inhabit the Tropical Deserts.

Describe briefly the Tropical Monsoon type of climate.

Give a reason for the following:

In the Tropical Desert climate region, Trade Winds are dry.

Give a reason for the following:

In the Indian subcontinent, there are three distinct seasons.

Give a reason for the following:

Agriculture is the chief occupation in the monsoon region.

Bring out the chief characteristics of the Mediterranean type climate.

How are the Temperate Grasslands different from the Tropical Savannas?

State the locational extent of the Taiga region.

State the locational extent of the Tundra region.

Give a geographical reason for the following:

In the Mediterranean region of Europe, winds blow deep inside the land.

Give a geographical reason for the following:

The Taiga region is sparsely populated.

Give a geographical reason for the following:

There are no trees in the Tundra Region.

What type of climate is found in the north-western part of Europe? State briefly the human response to this type of climate.

What do you think is the advantage of dividing the world into natural regions? Give reasons to support your answer.

In which natural region of the world is India located? Which characteristic features of this type of natural region are found in India?

On an outline map of the world, mark one region with Monsoon type.

On an outline map of the world, mark one region with Tropical Hot Desert Type.

On an outline map of the world, mark one region with Equatorial type climate.