Class 08 Social Science Geography Natural And Wildlife Resources CBSE Questions & Answers

Class 8 · Social Science Geography Natural And Wildlife Resources

This is Social Science class 08 Social Science Geography Natural and Wildlife Resources CBSE Questions & Answers. There are 15 questions in this test with each question having around four answer choices.

Questions & Answers

1
Based on the clues given below, guess Who am I ?Three fourths of earth surface is covered by this An important renewable natural resourceThough primarily used for drinking and washing , also used for productive purposes like irrigation, generation of electricity etc
  • A
    Mud
  • B
    Water
    Correct
  • C
    Soil
  • D
    Resources
2
Cite one good reason as to why Earth is called Water Planet.
  • A
    Due to the fact that water can neither be added nor subtracted from the earth.
  • B
    Due to the fact that water is a vital renewable resource
  • C
    Due to the fact that Three fourth?s of the earth?s surface is covered with water
    Correct
  • D
    Due to the fact that water is responsible for moderate temperature conditions
3
A few important facts about Oceans are given below. Identify the one that is not TRUE
  • A
    Ocean water is saline and hence fit for human consumption.
    Correct
  • B
    Oceans cover about two-thirds of the earth?s surface and support a rich variety of plant and animal life.
  • C
    The large expanse of oceans reduce the extremes of temperature not only between the summer and winter seasons but also between day and night
  • D
    It was in the primitive oceans that life began almost 3.5 billion years ago
4
Pick out the one statement that is not TRUE with respect to the details given about the Fresh Water.
  • A
    Due to the increasing demand of the increasing population, there is always a shortage of fresh water.
  • B
    Only about one percent of fresh water is available and fit for human use
  • C
    About 70% of the fresh water occurs as ice-sheets and glaciers
  • D
    Fresh water on the earth?s surface is only about 1.7 percent of the total water.
    Correct
5
Water can neither be added nor subtracted from earth. It volume remains constant ? abundance may seem to vary because it is in constant motion, cycling through the oceans, the air, land and back again, through the processes of evaporation, precipitation and run-off. What is this entire process called as?
  • A
    Water Movement
  • B
    Water Cycle
    Correct
  • C
    Water Progression
  • D
    Water Sequence
6
Some important rivers of India are given below. Select the one that is not in India
  • A
    Volga
    Correct
  • B
    Brahmaputra
  • C
    Krishna
  • D
    Ganga
7
A few important facts with respect to the Dams built across the rivers are given below. Pick out the one that is not applicable.
  • A
    Dams also help in generating hydroelectricity
  • B
    Dams controls the floods
  • C
    Water stored in the dams cannot be used for drinking
    Correct
  • D
    Dams provide water for irrigation
8
This method effectively irrigates the area by checking water losses through seepage and evaporation in dray areas. With the help of the image given, name this irrigation method.
Question 8 figure 1
  • A
    Rain Water harvesting
  • B
    Mulching
  • C
    Plugging gullies
  • D
    Water Sprinkler
    Correct
9
Constructing tanks and percolation pits, an important method to conserve water by saving surface runoff. Name this method with the help of the image given
Question 9 figure 1
  • A
    Rain water harvesting
    Correct
  • B
    Contour Irrigation
  • C
    Mulching
  • D
    Water Sprinkler
10
Name the life bearing layer of the earth
  • A
    Lithosphere
  • B
    Biosphere
    Correct
  • C
    Hemisphere
  • D
    Atmosphere
11
Which one of the following is not a major vegetation types of the world ?
  • A
    Forests
  • B
    Scrubs
  • C
    Tundra
  • D
    Environment
    Correct
12
_____________________ forests do not shed their leaves simultaneously in any season of the year
  • A
    Tropical
  • B
    Evergreen
    Correct
  • C
    Deciduous
  • D
    Temperate
13
_______________ forests shed their leaves in a particular season to conserve loss of moisture through transpiration.
  • A
    Evergreen
  • B
    Tropical
  • C
    Temperate
  • D
    Deciduous
    Correct
14
Expand CITES
  • A
    The Community on International Trade in Endangered Species
  • B
    The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
  • C
    The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
    Correct
  • D
    The Convention on International Threatened Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
15
Pick out the wrong statement from the following :
  • A
    CITES supports the species of animals and birds whose trade is prohibited
    Correct
  • B
    Roughly about 5000 animals and 25000 plant species are protected under CITES
  • C
    CITES seeks to ensure that international trade in wild animal and plant species does not threaten their survival.
  • D
    CITES is an international agreement between governments