Geography - Class 8
Topic outline
Geography - Class 8 / Grade 8
Chapter 1 – Resources - 1
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Resources- Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 1 - Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 1 Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 1 – Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 1 - Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Resources, Geography Question bank on Resources for eighth standard, True/False, Fill in the blanks, What are non-renewable resources? What is a patent? What do you mean by stock of resource? What is utility? How are resources classified based on their origin? What makes a substance a resource? How does something become a resource? Why is air a ubiquitous resource? What are renewable resources? How are resources classified according to their distribution? How are resources classified broadly? What is resource conservation? What is technology? Name some natural resources. What are natural resources? What is sustainable development? What is a Human Resource? How natural resources are classified?Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 1 – Resources - 2
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Resources- Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 1 - Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 1 Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 1 – Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 1 - Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Resources, Geography Question bank on Resources for eighth standard, How are resources classified according to their development and use? What is human resource development? What are the physical factors that affect the distribution of natural resources? Why are human resources important? Why are people considered as a resource? Why are resources distributed unequally over the earth? How potential resource can be actual resource? Mention how stock of certain renewable resources may get affected by overuse. Why certain renewable resources need to be used judiciously? Differentiate between abiotic and biotic resources. Differentiate between ubiquitous and localised resources. Mention our duty to maintain and preserve the life support system that nature provides us. What is the significance of time and technology in making a substance a resource? Write the basic principles of sustainable development. Differentiate between natural resources and human made resources. Differentiate between potential and actual resources.Page: 1Files: 4Chapter 2 – Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources - 1
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Resources- Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 2 Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 2 – Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources, Geography Question bank on Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources for eighth standard, True/False, Fill in the blanks, Which country has the highest percentage of land under forest? Which country has the highest percentage of land under cropland? Which country has the highest percentage of land under pasture? What are the major threats to soil as a resource? What method of soil conservation is used in coastal and dry regions? What percent of fresh water is fit for human use? What make the soil fertile? What affect the rate of humus formation? Why is ocean water not fit for human consumption? What is soil? Which are the two main climatic factors responsible for soil formation? Which method is most appropriate to check soil erosion on steep slopes? What do you mean by shelter belt? How are forest classified on the basis of latitude? What are the major types of vegetation in the world? How are vultures important to the environment? What percentage of Earth is covered by land?Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 2 – Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources – 2
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Resources- Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 2 Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 2 – Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources, Geography Question bank on Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources for eighth standard, What is national park? How is soil formed? What is weathering? Why are plains and river valleys densely populated? Why Ganga Brahmaputra plain of India is an over populated region? What are the different types of soil found in India? Why is fresh water the most precious substance on earth? What is rain water harvesting? Write any two reasons for land degradation today? What has led to a large scale destruction of forest cover and arable land? How to prevent surface runoff? Suggest one way to control water pollution. What is intercropping? Why Earth is called water planet? What is biosphere? What do you mean by ecosystem? What is termed as Land use?Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 2 – Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources – 3
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Resources- Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 2 Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 2 – Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources, Geography Question bank on Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources for eighth standard, Why land is considered an important resource? Which areas are sparsely populated or uninhabited? How much land on Earth is inhabited? What are the major threats to the environment due to over exploitation of land resources? What are the reasons for water shortage? What is the major cause of water pollution? What is ‘water cycle’? What are the major factors affecting soil formation? What are the uses of water resources? What do you mean by private land and community land? Which countries in the world are facing water shortage? What human factors determine land use pattern? What factors determine land use pattern? What are landslides and how do they occur? Why water availability per person in India is declining?Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 2 – Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources – 4
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Resources- Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 2 Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 2 – Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources, Geography Question bank on Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources for eighth standard, What are the reasons for the degradation of the soil? Differentiate between tropical evergreen forests and deciduous forests. Name any two steps that government has taken to conserve plants and animals. Suggest three ways to conserve water. In what forms is freshwater found on the earth? What do you know about CITES? Why there is uneven distribution of population in different parts of the world? How does rainfall affect vegetation? Why is wildlife important to us? What are the factors affecting soil formation?Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 2 – Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources – 5
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Resources- Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 2 Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 2 – Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources, Geography Question bank on Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources for eighth standard, “Vegetation and wildlife are valuable resources.” Comment What are the threats to natural vegetation and wildlife? Suggest some methods of soil conservation.Page: 1Files: 2Chapter 3 – Mineral and Power Resources - 1
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Mineral and Power Resources- Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 3 - Mineral and Power Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 3 Mineral and Power Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 3 – Mineral and Power Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 3 - Mineral and Power Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Mineral and Power Resources, Geography Question bank on Mineral and Power Resources for eighth standard, True/False, Fill in the blanks, Name any three common minerals used by you every day. Name two naturally occurring radioactive elements. Name one ore of Aluminum. Which country is the largest producer of bauxite in the world? Which is the most abundantly found fossil fuel? Which country has the world’s largest geothermal power plants? Name the place in India which has huge tidal mill farms. Name two regions rich in natural gas resources. Which continent produces more than half of the world’s tin? Which continent is largest producer of tin? Which continent is the leading producer of iron ore in the world? Which continent is largest producer of iron ore? Name two minerals in whose production India contributes a significant part. Name the first country to develop hydroelectricity in the world. Which was the first country to develop hydroelectricity? In which industry is silicon important? From which ore is it obtained? Which is the world’s largest producer of diamonds, gold and platinum? What is mineral? Name the leading tin producers in Asia. Which two areas in Australia have large deposits of gold? What is natural gas? Where are Uranium and Thorium found in India?Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 3 – Mineral and Power Resources - 2
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Mineral and Power Resources- Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 3 - Mineral and Power Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 3 Mineral and Power Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 3 – Mineral and Power Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 3 - Mineral and Power Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Mineral and Power Resources, Geography Question bank on Mineral and Power Resources for eighth standard, Where is the site of the world’s first solar and wind powered bus shelter? Name some important hydel power stations in India. Which countries are the leading producers of hydel power in the world? Where are geothermal power plants located in India? Why is CNG considered as eco-friendly fuel? Why petroleum is referred to as “black gold”? Write a brief note on mineral salt. What are the two main types of power resources? What are the two main classifications of power resources? How are minerals identified? Which Indian states are the major producers of bauxite? What are the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy? What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy? Why is coal referred to as buried sunshine? Why is coal called ''buried sunshine''? Why is coal known as the buried sunshine? Who are the major producers of natural gas in the world? “All minerals are rocks but all rocks are not minerals.” Explain. Why are minerals considered non-renewable? Where are mineral deposits located in North America?Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 3 – Mineral and Power Resources - 3
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Mineral and Power Resources- Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 3 - Mineral and Power Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 3 Mineral and Power Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 3 – Mineral and Power Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 3 - Mineral and Power Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Mineral and Power Resources, Geography Question bank on Mineral and Power Resources for eighth standard, How are minerals classified on the basis of their composition? How is nuclear energy obtained? What is an ore? Where are the ores of metallic minerals generally located? Why environmental aspects must be carefully looked into before building huge dams? Name nuclear power stations in India. Why most industries are concentrated around coal mines? Which sources of energy would you suggest for (a) rural areas (b) coastal areas (c) Arid regions. Write a short note on distribution of minerals in Europe. What are the ways to conserve minerals? Name the petroleum producing countries in the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tidal energy? Differentiate between a rock and an ore. Which one of the following practices will NOT conserve LPG in your Kitchen? (a) Soaking the dal for some time before cooking it. (b) Cooking food in a pressure cooker. (c) Keeping the vegetables chopped before lighting the gas for cooking. (d) Cooking food in an open pan kept on low flame.Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 3 – Mineral and Power Resources - 4
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Mineral and Power Resources- Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 3 - Mineral and Power Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 3 Mineral and Power Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 3 – Mineral and Power Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 4 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 3 - Mineral and Power Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Mineral and Power Resources, Geography Question bank on Mineral and Power Resources for eighth standard, What are the advantages and disadvantages of biogas? What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy? Distinguish between metallic and nonmetallic minerals. Distinguish between ferrous and nonferrous minerals. Explain why fossil fuels might become exhausted. Why fossil fuels are likely to be exhausted soon? Describe the mineral distribution in North America. Explain how hydroelectricity is produced. What is hydroelectricity? What is hydel power? Write a short note on distribution of minerals in Africa. Write a short note on distribution of minerals in Antarctica.Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 3 – Mineral and Power Resources - 5
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Mineral and Power Resources- Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 3 - Mineral and Power Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 3 Mineral and Power Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 3 – Mineral and Power Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 5 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 3 - Mineral and Power Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Mineral and Power Resources, Geography Question bank on Mineral and Power Resources for eighth standard, What are the advantages and disadvantages of crude oil? What are the advantages and disadvantages of coal? What are the advantages of biogas over natural gas? How can quarrying become a major environmental concern? What are the advantages and disadvantages of natural gas? What are the common uses of minerals? List uses of any three minerals. Write a short note on distribution of minerals in South America. What are the advantages and disadvantages of hydel power? What has led to the tapping of various non-conventional source of energy? Why is there a need for harnessing non-conventional sources of energy?Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 3 – Mineral and Power Resources - 6
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Mineral and Power Resources- Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 3 - Mineral and Power Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 3 Mineral and Power Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 3 – Mineral and Power Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 6 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 3 - Mineral and Power Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Mineral and Power Resources, Geography Question bank on Mineral and Power Resources for eighth standard, What are the advantages and disadvantages of firewood? What are the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy? Give five ways in which you can save energy at home. Distinguish between Conventional and non-conventional sources of energy. Distinguish between Biogas and natural gas. Name and describe briefly methods of extraction. What are the different methods of mineral extraction? How are minerals extracted from the Earth? Give a brief note on mining.Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 3 – Mineral and Power Resources - 7
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Mineral and Power Resources- Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 3 - Mineral and Power Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 3 Mineral and Power Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 3 – Mineral and Power Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 6 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 3 - Mineral and Power Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Mineral and Power Resources, Geography Question bank on Mineral and Power Resources for eighth standard, Where are minerals found? Explain with example. “Minerals occur in different types of rocks.” Explain with examples. Write a short note on distribution of minerals in India.Describe some non- conventional sources of energy.Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 4 – Agriculture - 1
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Agriculture - Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 4 - Agriculture - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 4 Agriculture Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Agriculture, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 4 – Agriculture - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 4 – Agriculture Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Agriculture, Geography Question bank on Agriculture for eighth standard, True/False, Fill in the blanks, Which crop is known as golden fibre? What do you mean by viticulture? In what season is wheat grown in India? What are fibre crops? Which two countries lead in the production of jute? Name the staple diet of the tropical and sub-tropical regions. What is sericulture? What is the main characteristic of plantation agriculture? What is arable land? Which country is the leading producer of coffee? What is pisciculture? What is the aim of agricultural development? Which country produces the best quality tea in the world? Name the factors influencing agriculture. What are 3 types of economic activities? Who are the leading producers of cotton? Which country leads the world in production of rice? What is horticulture? What are the two main types of farming?Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 4 – Agriculture - 2
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Agriculture - Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 4 - Agriculture - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 4 Agriculture Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Agriculture, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 4 – Agriculture - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 4 – Agriculture Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Agriculture, Geography Question bank on Agriculture for eighth standard, How is subsistence farming classified? Name some animals reared by nomadic herders. What is mixed farming? What type of climate is required for growing rice? Why is mixed farming called so? What is agriculture? Where is commercial grain farming practised? Where is mixed farming practised? Where is wheat grown extensively? Why is agriculture a primary activity in India? In India agriculture is a primary activity. Give reason. Where are agricultural activities concentrated? Where did the word ‘agriculture’ derive from? Where is intensive subsistence agriculture prevalent? What do you understand by agricultural development? What type of agriculture is practiced in developing countries? Mention the areas where nomadic herding is practised. In what sort of areas is nomadic herding practised? What is organic farming? What are tertiary activities? What are primary activities?Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 4 – Agriculture - 3
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Agriculture - Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 4 - Agriculture - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 4 Agriculture Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Agriculture, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 4 – Agriculture - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 4 – Agriculture Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Agriculture, Geography Question bank on Agriculture for eighth standard, What are secondary activities? What are the climatic conditions required for growing cotton? What weather conditions are required for wheat? When does food security exist? Where is shifting cultivation practised? Which type of farming is also known as 'slash and burn' agriculture? Why? What are the climatic conditions required for growing coffee? Who are the leading producers of coffee? What are the climatic conditions required for growing maize? Where maize is grown? What are the major crops grown in India? Write a short note on millets. What are the climatic conditions required for growing tea? Mention the important inputs and outputs of agriculture along with the operations involved. Why different types of crops are grown in different regions? Different crops are grown in different regions. Give reasons. How can agricultural development be achieved?Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 4 – Agriculture - 4
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Agriculture - Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 4 - Agriculture - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 4 Agriculture Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Agriculture, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 4 – Agriculture - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 4 – Agriculture Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Agriculture, Geography Question bank on Agriculture for eighth standard, Distinguish between subsistence farming and intensive farming. What is plantation agriculture? By what names is shifting cultivation known in different regions of the world? Distinguish between primary activities and tertiary activities. What is commercial farming? Mention its major features. Name the fibre crops and the climatic conditions required for their growth. What is shifting cultivation? What are its disadvantages? What are the types of commercial farming? What are the types of subsistence farming?Page: 1Files: 4Chapter 5 – Industries - 1
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Industries - Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 5 - Industries - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 5 Industries Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Industries, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 5 – Industries - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 5 – Industries Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Industries, Geography Question bank on Industries for eighth standard, True/False, Fill in the blanks, What is the output of iron and steel industry? Where is Silicon Valley located? Which is the largest lake of the world? What does AMUL stand for? Name some natural fibres. Where is Ahmedabad located in India? Which Indian city is known as "The Manchester of India"? Name some man-made fibres. What is full form TISCO? What are the effects of alloying elements on steel? What are the processes of cotton textile industries? When and where was the first successful textile mill established in India? Name the great lakes of the world. Where did the word textile come from? What are the different ways in which the industries are classified? Name three common methods of classifying industries. What is Smelting? Why Bangalore is called “Silicon Plateau”? Why Bangalore is known as Silicon Plateau? Why do industrial disasters occur? What are the main causes of industrial accidents? Which place is known as ‘Manchester of Japan’? Which place is known as ‘Manchester of Japan’?Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 5 – Industries - 2
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Industries - Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 5 - Industries - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 5 Industries Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Industries, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 5 – Industries - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 5 – Industries Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Industries, Geography Question bank on Industries for eighth standard, Where was the first textile mill in India established and when? Name the major hubs of Information technology industry in the world. Where are iron and steel industries in the world? Where is textile industry concentrated in the world? What is the link between the mines and the industry in Pittsburgh? When and where was TISCO started? What are common alloying elements for steel? From where does the iron ore come to Pittsburgh? How are industries classified on the basis of raw materials? Classify industries on the basis of source of raw materials. Where the major industrial regions of the world are tend to be located? What are sunrise industries? Give examples. Where do we find the major industrial regions of the world? What is meant by the term ‘industry’? What are the main factors which influence the location of an industry? Which industry is often referred to as the backbone of modern industry and why? ‘Several textile mills have closed down in Ahmedabad recently.’ Give reason. Why in recent years several textile mills have closed down in Ahmedabad? What was the major reason for several textile mills to close down in Ahmedabad? Why cotton textile industry rapidly expanded in Mumbai? What products do industrial plants in Jamshedpur produce? What industries have started replacing the textile industry in Osaka? What industries have replaced the cotton textile industry of Osaka?Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 5 – Industries - 3
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Industries - Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 5 - Industries - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 5 Industries Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Industries, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 5 – Industries - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 5 – Industries Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Industries, Geography Question bank on Industries for eighth standard, Which one of the following is a natural fibre? (a) nylon (b) jute (c) acryclic Which one of the following industries is known as sunrise industry? (a) Iron and steel industry (b) Cotton textile (c) Information technology, What are the major industrial regions of India? Write a short note on Chinese gas well blowout. Give a reason why did the cotton textile industry in India could not compete with the industries in the west initially? Name some important steel producing centres in India. Give two examples of the following in the space provided. (i) Raw Materials: (ii) End product: (iii) Tertiary Activities: (iv) Agro-based Industries: (v) Cottage Industries: (vi) Co-operatives: What are the inputs processes and outputs of the iron and steel industry? Discuss the Bhopal disaster. What was the cause of the Bhopal gas tragedy? What were the effects of the Bhopal gas tragedy? Explain the factors favourable for the development of the IT industry in California. Discuss the locational advantages of Silicon Valley - California. Explain the factors favourable for the development of the IT industry in Bangalore. Discuss the locational advantages of 'Silicon plateau - Bangalore'.Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 5 – Industries - 4
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Industries - Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 5 - Industries - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 5 Industries Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Industries, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 5 – Industries - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 5 – Industries Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Industries, Geography Question bank on Industries for eighth standard, What are the similarities between information technology industry in Bangalore and California? Distinguish between agro-based and mineral based industry. Distinguish between public sector and joint sector industry. Explain different aspects of the industrial system with an example. What consists an Industrial System? Explain with an example. What are the inputs processes and outputs of the textile industry? Why was sakchi chosen to set up the steel plant by TISCO? What are the factors responsible for the growth of iron and steel industry in Pittsburgh?Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 5 – Industries - 5
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Industries - Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 5 - Industries - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 5 Industries Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Industries, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 5 – Industries - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 5 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 5 – Industries Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Industries, Geography Question bank on Industries for eighth standard, Distinguish between small scale and large scale industries. What factors led to the establishment of cotton textile industry in Osaka? Why cotton & textile industry developed in Osaka? Explain the locational advantages that Osaka has for the development of the cotton textile industry. Write the properties and significance of steel. Describe briefly the classification of industries on basis of raw material used. How are industries classified on the basis of raw material used? Explain classification of industry on the basis of raw material. Describe briefly the classification of industries on basis of ownership. How are industries classified on the basis of ownership? Explain classification of industry on the basis of ownership. Discuss the locational advantages for the development of the cotton textile industry in Ahmedabad. Describe briefly the classification of industries on basis of size. How are industries classified on the basis of size? Explain classification of industry on the basis of size. Write short notes on cotton textile industry in Osaka.Page: 1Files: 4Chapter 6 – Human Resources - 1
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Industries - Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 6 - Human Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 6 Human Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Human Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 6 – Human Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 1 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 6 – Human Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Human Resources, Geography Question bank on Human Resources for eighth standard, True/False, Fill in the blanks, Which is the most populated continent of the world? In which country is the city of Osaka located? Who are immigrants? Who are Emigrants? What is the average density of population in India? Which does the term population distribution refer to? (a) How population in a specified area changes over time. (b) The number of people who die in relation to the number of people born in a specified area. (c) The way in which people are spread across a given area. Which are three main factors that cause population change? (a) Births, deaths and marriage (b) Births, deaths and migration (c) Births, deaths and life expectancy, What is life expectancy? What is the average density of population in the whole world? What is known as the pattern of population distribution? What is a population pyramid? What is meant by natural growth rate? Why is population growth slowing in United Kingdom? In what respects do different human beings differ? What is population density? Why do people move from the rural to urban areas? Why do people migrate from rural to urban areas?Page: 1Chapter 6 – Human Resources - 2
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Industries - Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 6 - Human Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 6 Human Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Human Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 6 – Human Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 2 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 6 – Human Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Human Resources, Geography Question bank on Human Resources for eighth standard, How does climate affect the population distribution of an area? What does the shape of a population pyramid of Japan indicate? Describe the population pyramid of Japan. The world population has grown very rapidly. Why? Human resources are not equally distributed over the world. Why? What is the general trend of international migrations? Why? Why are people considered a resource? What is an age-sex pyramid? How crowded a country is, has little to do with its level of economic development. Explain with help of example. What are the factors affecting population change? What are the main causes of population change explain in brief? What are the main elements of population change? What are the main components of population change? Why some countries like Kenya have high population growth rates? Complete the sentences below using some of the following words. sparsely, favourable, fallow, artificial, fertile, natural, extreme, densely When people are attracted to an area it becomes ....................... Populated. Factors that influence this include ....................... climate; good supplies of ....................... resources and ....................... land. What is meant by population composition? Why did world population rise from 1800 onwards? What was the main cause of population explosion? What has caused the population explosion?Page: 1Files: 3Chapter 6 – Human Resources - 3
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science, NCERT Solutions for class 8 Geography, Industries - Class 8th NCERT Solutions Geography, Chapter 6 - Human Resources - NCERT - Class 8 – Geography, NCERT Solutions for Class 8th: Ch 6 Human Resources Geography, Class VIII Geography Notes and study material for Human Resources, Social Science (Sst) –Geography - Class 8 (CBSE/NCERT) - Chapter 6 – Human Resources - Questions and Answers/Notes/Worksheets – 3 Tags: CBSE Class 8 - Geography – Chapter 6 – Human Resources Practice Pages, Extra Question and Answer based on NCERT for Class 8th, Social Science Geography, CBSE Grade VIII free Worksheets PDF on Human Resources, Geography Question bank on Human Resources for eighth standard, ‘Until the 1800s, the world’s population grew steadily but slowly.’ Why? Discuss the role of any two factors influencing population change. Discuss the population pyramid of Kenya. Why population pyramid of Kenya is broad at the base and narrow at the top? What does the shape of a population pyramid of India indicate? Describe the population pyramid of India. What are the causes for the uneven distribution of population in the world? Write a short note on distribution of population. What are population pyramids? How do they help in understanding about the population of a country? Describe how various factors affect population distribution. What factors affect population density?Page: 1Files: 4