Question 1 of 15
About how much of the Earth's surface is covered by land?
A
30%
B
50%
C
71%
D
10%
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Correct Option:(A)30%
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Class 8 Geography: Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources — Chapter Test 1
Class 8 • Geography • Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources • Chapter Test
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15
Questions
20 min
Duration
15
Marks (1 each)
No
Negative marking
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Question 2 of 15
The breaking down of rocks by weathering forms:
A
water
B
soil
C
air
D
forests
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Correct Option:(B)soil
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Question 3 of 15
Soil erosion can be reduced by:
A
deforestation
B
afforestation, terrace farming and contour ploughing
C
overgrazing
D
burning fields
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Correct Option:(B)afforestation, terrace farming and contour ploughing
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Question 4 of 15
Terrace farming is practised on:
A
plains
B
steep slopes
C
deserts
D
coasts
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Correct Option:(B)steep slopes
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Question 5 of 15
Rainwater harvesting means:
A
wasting rainwater
B
collecting and storing rainwater for later use
C
flooding fields
D
cloud seeding
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Correct Option:(B)collecting and storing rainwater for later use
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How many questions are there in Class 8 Geography: Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources — Chapter Test 1?
There are 15 questions to answer in 20 min. Each correct answer gives 1 mark, for a total of 15 marks.
Is there negative marking?
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What does this test cover?
It covers the chapter "Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources" of Class 8 Geography. All questions are original, with a full solution for each.
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