Chapter 3 Landforms and Life Very Short Question

Very Short Question Answers: Landforms and Life

Very Short Answer Questions

Q1: What is a landform?
Ans: A landform is a natural feature on the Earth’s surface, such as mountains, plateaus, and plains.

Q2: Name the two highest peaks in the Himalayas.
Ans: Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga.

Q3: What type of forest is found on mountain slopes?
Ans: Montane forest.

Q4: What adaptation do trees in montane forests have?
Ans: They have thin, pointed leaves to survive cooler climates.

Q5: What is terrace farming?
Ans: Terrace farming is cultivating crops on steps cut into slopes.

Q6: Who was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest?
Ans: Bachendri Pal.

Q7: What is the significance of Mount Kailash?
Ans: It is considered sacred by followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon.

Q8: Which mountain is known as ‘Mother Goddess of the World’?
Ans: Mount Everest, called ‘Chomolungma’ by Tibetans.

Q9: What type of tourism is common in mountainous regions?
Ans: Activities like skiing, hiking, and mountaineering.

Q10: What happens to the snow on lower mountains in summer?
Ans: It melts and feeds rivers.

Q11: What is a plateau?
Ans: A plateau is a flat-topped landform that stands higher than the surrounding land.

Q12: Name the largest plateau in the world.
Ans: The Tibetan Plateau.

Q13: What is a floodplain?
Ans: A floodplain is a flat area formed by rivers depositing sediments, making the soil fertile.

Q14: Which type of plain is known for rich agricultural land?
Ans: Marudam, representing fertile agricultural plains.

Q15: What are the five tinais in ancient Tamil poetry?
Ans: Kurinji, Mullai, Marudam, Neydal, Palai.

Q16: What is the average height of the Tibetan Plateau?
Ans: Approximately 4,500 meters.

Q17: What major activity is common in plateau regions?
Ans: Mining, due to rich mineral deposits.

Q18: Name a famous waterfall located in the Chhota Nagpur Plateau.
Ans: Hundru Falls.

Q19: What is the primary occupation in the Ganga plain?
Ans: Farming, especially growing food crops.

Q20: Define resilience in the context of landforms.
Ans: Resilience is the capacity to adapt and overcome challenges in environmental conditions.