ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

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USSR broke up into several independent republics in 1991, some of which are in ______ and some in Asia now.

What is the impact of overpopulation?

Write the positive as well as negative effects of under population.

Define the following: Overpopulation

Define the following: Under population

List few countries with high population density (over population).

List few countries with low population density (under population)

Mention the causes of underpopulation?

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In ______ condition, the number of people in a particular area is more than the available resources.

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______ population puts less pressure on the environment.

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Workers in cities get ______ wages.

State whether the following is true or false

Rapid industrial growth in and around the city leads to lack of job opportunities.

State whether the following is true or false

People in the urban areas have less access to health, educational, cultural and social services than in rural areas.

State whether the following is true or false

Slums are usually located on land not owned by the slum dwellers.

Mention three ways in which the environment is affected as a result of increased urbanization.

What are the positive impacts of urbanization?

How does urbanization negatively impact the lives of people?

Briefly explain ways of reducing the negative impact of urbanization.

What are slums?

How do slums affect the cities?