ICSE Class VIII Geography Solutions

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Q1.

Fill in the blanks.

  1. Topographical maps extensively use ____________ and ___________________ for representing heights of landforms.
  2. Contour lines of a __________ are even concentric circles.
  3. Location of a settlement is called a __________________.
  4. Refugee camps are an example of ___________ settlement.
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  1. contours, spot heights
  2. hill
  3. settlement site
  4. Temporary
Q2.

State whether true or false.

  1. Topographical maps use small scales.
  2. Contour interval spacing may vary in a map.
  3. Contours pass through buildings.
  4. A pass is shown by a drop in contour heights between two mountains.
  5. Settlements near construction sites are temporary.
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  1. False
  2. True
  3. False
  4. True
  5. True
Q3.

Tick the correct answer.

  1. The spacing between contour lines is called
    1. Contour interval
    2. Contour grid
    3. Contour gap
    4. Contour arrangement
  2. Another name for jagged and rugged cols is
    1. Peaks
    2. Notches
    3. Summits
    4. Crests
  3. Another name for nucleated settlements is
    1. Clustered
    2. Bunched
    3. Banded
    4. Grouped
  4. Linear settlements have this appearance.
    1. Circular
    2. Broad
    3. Narrow
    4. Triangular
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  1. (i) Contour interval
  2. (ii) Notches
  3. (i) Clustered
  4. (iii) Narrow
Q4.

A gentle slope is characterised by contour lines spread widely apart. Give geographical reason.

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Q5.

List the features of contour lines.

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