ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

Discuss the importance of water as a solvent for our body .

Discuss the importance of water as a solvent for plants.

What do you mean by solubility of a solute in a solvent ?

Give a reason why water is called a ‘universal solvent’ but, an alkali is not.

Give a reason why boiled water tastes flat.

Select the correct answer of the following statement:

The medium of dissolution which allows the solute to dissolve in it.

What do topographical maps show?

What do you mean by eastings and northings in a topographical map?

Mention features of a grid system of a topo sheet.

Explain the two types of grid references.

Which is the most common method of showing relief or elevation on topo sheets?

List some basic characteristics of contour lines.

How are topo sheets prepared for India?

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Eastings and northings cross each other to form a square known as a ______.

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When referring to a grid, ______ are always stated first.

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A contour line is an imaginary line that connects all points having the same ______.

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In a grid system of a topo sheet, the lines that run vertically are called ______.

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Contour lines do not ______ one another.

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The contour lines of a hill are evenly spaced in the form of ______.