Rachna Sapra solutions for जॉग्रफी [इंग्रजी] इयत्ता ९ आईसीएसई chapter 18 - Natural Regions of the World [Latest edition]

Which of the following is not one of the bases of classification of natural regions?

The Amazon basin is a typical example of which natural region?

Days and nights are almost equal in the equatorial region because:

Which type of the rainfall is experienced in the equatorial region?

There is no winter season in the equatorial region. Why?

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of Equatorial forests?

Why are the Equatorial forests called the lungs of the world?

What is Cassava?

The Dayak tribe belongs to ______.

Shifting agriculture is called Ladang in ______.

Which type of vegetation is a transition zone between equatorial forests and tropical deserts?

Tropical grasslands are called Llanos in ______.

Elephant grass is a type of grass growing in ______.

The Babool tree is a typical tree of ______.

The tribe Bushmen are found in ______.

Tropical grasslands are called Savannas in ______.

Tropical grasslands are found in ______.

Tropical deserts lie in the zone of ______ winds.

Tropical deserts occupy the ______ margins of the continents.

Which of the following is not an African desert?

The diurnal range of temperature is very high in deserts. What do you think is the reason for it?

The tropical deserts are located in the zone of which permanent pressure belt?

Which of the following is not a characteristics of desert vegetation?

Bedouins is a local tribe of ______.

The Arabian Desert, unlike the other hot deserts, became one of the most prosperous regions of the world. This happened due to the discovery of ______ here.

India’s major part lies in which natural region?

Which of the following vegetation types is called ‘All in One’ in which everything can be grown?

Teak whose wood is known for best quality furniture belongs to ______.

Which of the following natural regions is known to have a ‘resort-type climate’?

In which of the following natural regions the climate is most affected by swinging pressure belts?

Which region is often referred to as the ‘Orchard of the world’?

Which type of climate supports the growth of temperate grasslands?

The temperate grasslands of North America are called ______.

Which natural region is called the ‘granaries of the world’?

The animal farms called ranches are seen in ______.

Taiga is absent in the southern hemisphere because:

Lumbering is an important occupation in the natural region of ______.

The trees of the taiga region provide soft wood for making ______.

Poplar, Douglas Fir, Pine, Cedar trees are commonly seen in ______.

Aurora Borealis, the northern lights are seen at and beyond the latitudes of ______.

Norway becomes the ‘Land of Midnight Sun’ during the month of ______.

Which of the following are the features of the Taiga region?

Tupics are the typical houses made by the tribes of ______.

Which animal is called the Cow of the Far North?

Harpoon is a weapon used by the local tribes in the ______.

Assertion (A): Equatorial forests are called the lungs of the world.

Reason (R): Equatorial forests are the densest forests of the world.

Assertion (A): Arctic plants are hardy and perennial.

Reason (R): Lichens can grow without soil, taking nourishment from air and bare rocks.

Assertion (A): Temperate grasslands are found in the interior of the continent, away from the seas, in the mid latitudes.

Reason (R): Temperate grasslands experience a maritime climate.

Assertion (A): Taiga forests have high commercial value.

Reason (R): Taiga forests grow in pure stands.

Assertion (A): The Tundra region experiences the brilliant Aurora display of lights.

Reason (R): Aurora display occurs due to the presence of dust particles in the air.

Assertion (A): Life in the Tundra region is very harsh and difficult.

Reason (R): In the Tundra region, people move southward in winters and northward in summers.

Assertion (A): The Tundra region is called a cold desert.

Reason (R): The Tundra region experiences less than 50 cm of precipitation.

Assertion (A): The Mediterranean region experiences rainfall only during the winter season.

Reason (R): The Mediterranean region experiences the maximum effect of the swinging pressure belts.

Assertion (A): Tropical deserts are located on the western margins of the continents in the zone of trade winds.

Reason (R): Tropical deserts are the hottest places in the world.

Assertion (A): The Equatorial region experiences oppressive weather conditions.

Reason (R): The equatorial region experiences high temperature and high humidity.

Read the given map/passage and answer the following questions.

1. Which natural region is shown in the given map?
2. Name the four seasons experienced in this natural region.
3. What is the natural vegetation of this region?

The most typical vegetation of the tropical grasslands is its grasses. The grasses are tall and coarse. The stiff, hard grasses range in height from 1 metre to 3 metres. The elephant grass is as high as 4.5 m.

1. What is the term used for tropical grasslands in Africa?
2. Name the two main occupations of the people living in the tropical grasslands.
3. The removal of the grasses has adversely affected the environment. Explain how.

The area is known to have a resort-type climate as the temperature, rainfall, and relative humidity are considered suitable for spending vacations. The region is considered most suitable for growing citrus fruits and grapes.

1. The passage is about which natural region of the world?
2. Mention the most typical characteristic of the climate experienced here.
3. Name the country which is the largest producer of grapes and wines in the world.

Name the different natural climatic regions of the world.

Describe the location of the equatorial regions.

Why do the equatorial regions experience the hottest and wettest climate?

What type of rainfall occurs in the equatorial region, at what time, and why?

Describe the various layers of vegetation and trees in the equatorial region.

Name a few important trees found in the equatorial region and their importance. What type of wood do they have?

Why is it difficult to exploit the trees in the equatorial region?

Why are the equatorial forests mostly impenetrable?

What are the main areas of tropical grasslands?

Give the latitudes of tropical grasslands.

Name the typical trees and vegetation of tropical grasslands.

Give the importance of the baobab tree.

What are the adaptive features of trees of tropical grasslands where strong winds blow?

Which types of animals are found in tropical grasslands? Why do they migrate seasonally?

Give the location of the tropical monsoon region.

Give the regions of the tropical monsoon region.

Explain the importance of tropical monsoon winds, especially for India.

Mention the main occupations of the people of the Tropical Monsoon region.

What type of vegetation is found in the region of a tropical monsoon climate?

Why is teak considered the most useful tree?

Where will you find Sandalwood trees?

Give the importance of the sandalwood tree.

Give the uses of the sandalwood tree.

State a few important features of the tropical monsoon climate.

Name the tropical hot deserts of the world.

Which tropical hot desert is the largest in the world?

Which tropical hot desert is the driest in the world?

Describe the type of vegetation found in deserts.

What is the role of oasis in deserts?

Which nomadic tribes move in the desert? Which animals do they keep?

What type of dress do the natives wear in the Sahara Desert, and why?

What made the Middle East desert the richest and most prosperous pocket in the world?

Other than the area around the Mediterranean Sea, which other areas in the world experience a Mediterranean-type climate?

Why is the area around the Mediterranean Sea called “Orchard of the World”?

Name the fruits grown around the Mediterranean Sea.

Give reasons why Italy became the largest producer of grapes and wine, followed by France at second place.

What are the climatic features of the Mediterranean region?

When does the month get rain in the Mediterranean region?

Where do you find a continental or extreme type of climate?

What type of vegetation is found in tropical deserts?

Why are days very hot and nights very cold in tropical deserts?

Why are the diurnal and annual range of temperature high in tropical deserts?

Name the chief Taiga areas of the world.

Give an account of the winter conditions in the Taiga regions.

Which natural region is called the “Granary of the World”? Why is it so called?

Why is agriculture not the main occupation of the people in the Tundra region?

What is meant by a one-stand forest?

Give the commercial advantage of a one-stand forest.

Which types of minerals were found in Alaska?

Which types of minerals were found in Siberia?

Which is the coldest inhabited place in the world?

Name the country in which the coldest inhabited place in the world is situated.

What is the importance of Taiga trees?

Name the products which are derived from Taiga trees?

In Norway, one can see the midnight Sun during the summer. Explain.

What is meant by Aurora Borealis?

Where do Aurora Borealis occur?

Why are the major hot deserts of the world found on the western margins of the continent?

Why do the Mediterranean regions get their rainfall in winter?

There are many resorts located in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean Sea. Give reasons.

Reindeer is called “The Cow of the Far North”. For what purpose is it kept and utilised?

Name the animals from which fur is obtained.

Why is the mink coat so warm?

What are Igloos?

Where are Igloos found?

Why are Igloos used in winter?

What is Canoe?

Who is canoe used by?

What is so special about a canoe?

What are lichens?

Where do lichens grow?

What are mosses?

Where do mosses grow?

What are the various uses of olives?

Which area is suitable for growing olives?

Mention the climatic conditions of the Tundra region?

The tundra region has a very low density of population. Give reasons.

What are xerophytic plants?

Where do you find xerophytes?

What is the reason which made the Arabian Desert the most prosperous area in the world?

Name the tallest building in the Arabian Desert area.

What are oasis?

Which type of desert are oasis found in?

Where did the Bushmen and their families use to live in the Kalahari Desert?

Amazon forests are known as the “Lungs of the World”. Give a reason.

Name the major modes of transport in the Tundra region?

What is permafrost?

State the effect of permafrost on the soil of the Tundra region.

State the effect of permafrost on the vegetation of the Tundra region.

Mention two similarities between the cold deserts and the hot deserts of the world.

Distinguish between Cold desert and hot desert.

Why is the Tundra region classified as a desert?

Why is Taiga absent in the Southern Hemisphere?

Name any four trees which grow in the Taiga region.

Mention the names by which the temperate grasslands are known in different parts of the world.

What is the main occupation of people in the temperate grasslands?