QUESTION PAPER : TERM I : 2021 - 2022

CENTRE NUMBER : IN462

NAME: ___________________________ CLASS /DIV:8 A B C D E F ROLL NO.: ________

SUBJECT : GEOGRAPHY PAPER: Assignment DATE : 29/10/2021

DURATION : 25 mins MAX.MARKS : 15

DURATION : MAX.MARKS :

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BELOW :

1. Write your roll number and name on all the work you hand in.
2. Write in dark blue or black pen.
3. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
4. Answer all questions
5. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
6. Answer the paper in PB sheet only.At the end of examination, check and upload as
7. a single PDF only.
8. This document consists of 4 printed pages.
9. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.

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Q.1.A Write out the following paragraph, choosing the correct word from the pair in brackets.

The equatorial climate is [hot/warm] and [dry/wet] all year. Rainfall is [heavy/light] and falls
during most [mornings/afternoons]. The weather for each day of the year is very
[different/similar]. [2 Marks]

B. Several other parts of the world have a similar type of climate to Britain. Although their

climate is not exactly the same, they do have cool summers, mild winters and rain

through out the year. These places are shown on map given below,name the places.

[2 Marks]

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C. Saguaro cactus takes 130 years to mature to a height of 15 metres and can live for 200

years. The other features of this plants given below are incomplete. Complete the sentences.

[2 Marks]

1. After heavy rains a large suguaro can soak up a _____________ litres of water.

2. It has the capacity to store ______________ litres of water.

D. Complete the sentences using the descriptions given below. Any two statements
are correct. [2marks]

1.The environment is ..........

2. A natural ecosystem is .......

.......a large ecosystem such as a desert or tropical rainforest.

....a community of plants and animals unaffected by human activity.

...the natural or physical surroundings where plants and animals live.

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Q.2, A. Answer the questions in brief:-

1. San Francisco’s TransAmerican Pyramid, is an example of an earthquake-proof

building.

Explain how. [3 Marks]

2. Write some of the warning signs that help the scientists forecast where and when an

earthquake might strike . [2 Marks]

B. The strength of an earthquake is usually measured on the Richter scale .

1. What was the strength of the earthquake that took place in Indian Ocean? [1 Mark]

2. What happens when it scores 5 on the Richter scale? [1 Mark]

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