Question:
When can people make the best use of nature?
Answer:
People can make the best use of nature to create more resources when they have:
1.Knowledge
2.Skill
3.Technology
Resources
Q 1.
What are population pyramids? How do they help in understanding about the population of a country?
Q 2.
Give a brief note on mining.
Q 3.
What are the four Characteristics of resources?
Q 4.
Name the fibre crops and name the climatic conditions required for their growth.
Q 5.
Mention some methods that are used to conserve soil
Q 6.
What is plantation agriculture?
Q 7.
Rows of trees planted in the coastal areas to check the wind movement is called intercropping ?
Q 8.
Write a brief note on terrace farming and intercropping.
Q 9.
What are the different characteristics of population composition?
Q 10.
Differentiate between Ubiquitous and localised resources?
Q 11.
What is sustainable development?
Q 12.
Discuss the role of any two factors influencing population change.
Q 13.
What is mixed cropping or mixed farming?
Q 14.
What do the 3Rs stand for in context with conservation of natural resources?
Q 15.
What is shifting cultivation? What are its disadvantages?
Q 16.
The world population has grown very rapidly. Why?
Q 17.
What is the average density of population in India?
Q 18.
Name any two steps that government has taken to conserve plants and animals.
Q 19.
Which sources of energy would you suggest for (a) rural areas (b) coastal areas (c) Arid Regions?
Q 20.
Mention the different types of resources.
Q 21.
What are abiotic resources?
Q 22.
How can one increase agricultural production?
Q 23.
Why are human resources important?
Q 24.
Name any three common minerals used by you every day.
Q 25.
Resources have value- discuss ?
Q 26.
How was the word agriculture, coined?
Q 27.
What is the difference between Subsistence farming and Commercial farming?
Q 28.
Give a brief description of soil composition or the layers of soil ?
Q 29.
Name the factors influencing agriculture?
Q 30.
Different crops are grown in different regions.
Q 31.
What are the similarities between information technology industries in Bangalore and California?
Q 32.
Distinguish between Metallic and non metallic minerals
Q 33.
Write a brief note on wind power ?
Q 34.
What is a water-cycle?
Q 35.
What are the causes for the destruction of natural vegetation and wildlife?
Q 36.
Why is population growth slowing in united Kingdoms?
Q 37.
Write any two reasons for land degradation today?
Q 38.
What is meant by the term industry?
Q 39.
Name the 3 sectors of activities done by people.
Q 40.
What are the activities under the secondary sector?
Q 41.
What can we do to conserve resources?
Q 42.
How is farming classified?
Q 43.
What is Nomadic herding?
Q 44.
What are the two main classifications of power resources?
Q 45.
Suggest three ways to conserve water.
Q 46.
Which are the main factors which influence the location of an industry?
Q 47.
Distinguish between the followings
(i) Agro-based and mineral based industry.
Q 48.
Give Reason for Environmental aspects must be carefully looked into before building huge dams.
Q 49.
Quarrying can become a major environmental concern.
Q 50.
Distinguish between Conventional and non conventional sources of energy
