Question:
What is Nomadic herding?
Answer:
Nomadic herding is practised in the semi-arid and arid (dry) regions of Sahara, Central Asia and some parts of India, like Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir.
In nomadic farming, herdsmen move from place to place with their animals for fodder and water, along a definite route. The nomads move from place to place due to the restraints of the climate and land.
Sheep, camel, yak and goats are most commonly reared by the nomads. These animals provide milk meat, wool, hides and other products to the herders and their families.
In the drier parts of Asia, especially Southwest Asia, most rural people make a living by raising livestock. Many are nomads who move with their herds of animals over large territories, constantly seeking good supplies of grass and water. The people live simply and carry their tents and belongings with them. They rear animals such as goats, sheep, camels, and yaks.
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Which are the two main climatic factors responsible for soil formation?
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What are population pyramids? How do they help in understanding about the population of a country?
Q 3.
Which industry is often referred to as the backbone of modem industry and why?
Q 4.
Distinguish between Biogas and natural gas
Q 5.
Mention the different types of resources.
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Name any two steps that government has taken to conserve plants and animals.
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Write a brief note on terrace farming and intercropping.
Q 8.
What is plantation agriculture?
Q 9.
What are the four Characteristics of resources?
Q 10.
How was the word agriculture, coined?
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What is Nomadic herding?
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Mention some methods that are used to conserve soil
Q 14.
Why is land considered an important resource?
Q 15.
What is meant by the term industry?
Q 16.
Distinguish between Metallic and non metallic minerals
Q 17.
What is mixed cropping or mixed farming?
Q 18.
What is the average density of population in India?
Q 19.
The world population has grown very rapidly. Why?
Q 20.
Discuss the role of any two factors influencing population change.
Q 21.
Rows of trees planted in the coastal areas to check the wind movement is called intercropping ?
Q 22.
How can one increase agricultural production?
Q 23.
What are the classifications of minerals?
Q 24.
Give a brief note on mining.
Q 26.
What are the causes for the destruction of natural vegetation and wildlife?
Q 27.
What is sustainable development?
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What is shifting cultivation? What are its disadvantages?
Q 29.
Write any two reasons for land degradation today?
Q 30.
Distinguish between the followings
(i) Agro-based and mineral based industry.
Q 31.
Give reason for Petroleum is referred to as black gold.
Q 32.
Quarrying can become a major environmental concern.
Q 33.
Give a few examples of man-made resources and natural resources ?
Q 34.
What is the difference between Subsistence farming and Commercial farming?
Q 35.
How are mineral extracted from earth?
Q 36.
Name the different rocks that minerals occur in?
Q 37.
Write a brief note on salt.
Q 38.
What do the 3Rs stand for in context with conservation of natural resources?
Q 39.
Name a few landforms.
Q 40.
What is a water-cycle?
Q 41.
What is population density?
Q 42.
What are the different characteristics of population composition?
Q 43.
What is resource conservation?
Q 44.
Name the factors influencing agriculture?
Q 45.
Name the fibre crops and name the climatic conditions required for their growth.
Q 46.
Which are the main factors which influence the location of an industry?
Q 47.
Name any three common minerals used by you every day.
Q 48.
What is an ore? Where are the ores of metallic minerals generally located?
Q 49.
Give Reason for Environmental aspects must be carefully looked into before building huge dams.
Q 50.
Give reason for Most industries are concentrated around coal mines.
