Chapter 3 Landforms and Life Worksheet Solutions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What is a landform?
(a) A type of tree
(b) A natural feature on the Earth’s surface
(c) A man-made structure
(d) A type of animal
Ans: (b) A natural feature on the Earth’s surface

Q2: Which mountain is known as the highest peak in the Himalayas?
(a) Kanchenjunga
(b) Mount Kilimanjaro
(c) Mount Everest
(d) Mont Blanc
Ans: (c) Mount Everest

Q3: What type of farming is commonly practiced in mountainous regions?
(a) Terrace farming
(b) Aquaculture
(c) Urban farming
(d) Hydroponics
Ans: (a) Terrace farming

Q4: Which of the following is a characteristic of plateaus?
(a) They are always covered with snow
(b) They have a flat top
(c) They are lower than the surrounding land
(d) They are formed by erosion
Ans: (b) They have a flat top

Q5: What is the Tibetan Plateau commonly referred to as?
(a) The Roof of the World
(b) The Valley of the Gods
(c) The Desert of the East
(d) The Mountain Range
Ans: (a) The Roof of the World

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: A __________ is a natural feature on the Earth’s surface, such as mountains or plains.
Ans: landform

Q2: The __________ is the highest mountain in South America.
Ans: Mount Aconcagua

Q3: __________ farming is practiced on steep slopes by cutting steps into the land.
Ans: Terrace

Q4: The __________ Plateau is known for its rich mineral resources.
Ans: Chhota Nagpur

Q5: The __________ is a large area of flat or gently rolling land.
Ans: plain

True or False

Q1: Mountains are always covered with snow.
Ans: False

Q2: The Himalayas are considered young mountains because they formed recently in Earth’s history.
Ans: True

Q3: The Tibetan Plateau is the largest and highest plateau in the world.
Ans: True

Q4: Floodplains are formed by the deposition of sediments by rivers.
Ans: True

Q5: The term ‘avalanches’ refers to the sudden fall of rocks from a mountainside.
Ans: False

Match the Following

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