Geography of Amazon and Ganga-Brahmaputra Basins
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What is the name given to the evergreen rainforests of the Amazon Basin?

  • Prairie
  • Savanna
  • Tundra
  • Selva (correct)

    • The Amazon River Basin is the smallest river basin in the world.

    False (B)

    What type of rainfall occurs almost every day in the afternoon in the Amazon Basin?

    Convectional rainfall

    The Amazon River Basin is hot and ______, as the equator passes through the region.

    <p>wet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following tree products with their respective uses:

    <p>Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood = Hard timber Cinchona bark = Malaria cure Chicle tree juice = Chewing gum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountain range borders the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin to the north?

    <p>Himalayan Mountains (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Ganga River is the longest river in India.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one major port located in the Amazon Basin.

    <p>Belem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin is a part of the __________ of India.

    <p>Great Northern Plains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the rivers with their location in India:

    <p>Ganga = India Yamuna = India Damodar = India Kosi = India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a main crop grown in the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin?

    <p>Coffee (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Ganga Action Plan aims to enhance agricultural productivity in the basin.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one important industry in the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin.

    <p>Cotton textiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers offer inland __________ for transport.

    <p>waterways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following major towns with their significance:

    <p>New Delhi = Administrative capital Kolkata = Large industrial city Haridwar = Religious center Kanpur = Industrial city</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest part of the veld called?

    <p>High Veld (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The veld has a tropical climate with heavy rainfall throughout the year.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What government action is being taken regarding wildlife in the veld?

    <p>Protect wildlife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Limpopo, Sabi, Orange, and Vaal rivers drain the veld region, forming waterfalls and ___ where rivers drop down the plateau edges.

    <p>rapids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following veld regions with their elevation ranges:

    <p>High Veld = 1200 m - 1800 m Middle Veld = 600 m - 1200 m Low Veld = 150 m - 600 m Witwatersrand = Runs through the High Veld</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major agricultural product of sheep farming in South Africa?

    <p>Fine wool (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Johannesburg is known for its coal mining industry.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the administrative capital of South Africa.

    <p>Pretoria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    South Africa is a major producer of _____ and mohair from sheep farming.

    <p>wool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cities with their significance:

    <p>Johannesburg = Major gold-producing area and industrial hub Pretoria = Administrative capital of South Africa Kimberley = Famous for diamond industry Cape Town = Not mentioned in the context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the temperate regions?

    <p>They have a moderate climate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The prairies are characterized by dense forests and mountainous terrain.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name two rivers that flow through the prairies in the USA.

    <p>Mississippi and Missouri</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The prairies in North America are primarily located in ______ and the ______.

    <p>Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the grassland names with their respective regions:

    <p>Prairies = North America Pampas = South America Steppes = Eurasia Veld = South Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary tree species that gives the Sundarbans its name?

    <p>Sundari (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Brahmaputra River flows through the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta before joining the Ganga River.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one mammal found in the Brahmaputra Plain.

    <p>One-horned rhinoceros</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin predominantly experiences a ______ climate.

    <p>monsoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following locations with their key features:

    <p>Sundarbans = World's largest mangrove forest Brahmaputra River = Originates in Tibet Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta = Largest and fastest-growing delta Ganga Plain = Dense human population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these factors contributes to the highly productive agricultural lands of the prairies?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The combination harvester is a modern machinery used in large-scale farming to reap, thresh, winnow, and pack the grain in a single process.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do prairie farms focus on commercial agriculture?

    <p>Prairie farms are predominantly commercial because they produce crops for sale in the market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ River and its tributaries are important inland waterways in the prairies for transporting goods.

    <p>Mississippi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cities with their respective roles in the prairies:

    <p>Chicago = Major meat-packing center and railway junction Winnipeg = Gateway to the Prairies Calgary = Prominent city in the Canadian prairies Saskatoon = Prominent city in the Canadian prairies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the dwindling population of American bison in the prairies?

    <p>Reckless hunting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The prairies experience mild winters due to ocean influences.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vegetation is primarily found in the prairies?

    <p>Short grasses, shrubs, and scattered trees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During winter, a local warm wind called ______ raises temperatures and melts snow in the prairies.

    <p>Chinook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following activities with their descriptions:

    <p>Cattle rearing = Raising livestock for dairy and beef products Farming = Cultivating crops for human consumption Wildlife conservation = Protecting endangered species Ranching = Self-contained units managing cattle like factories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following animals does NOT inhabit the Amazon Basin?

    <p>Penguins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Amazon Basin has a high population density due to its favorable climate and robust infrastructure.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What agricultural practice is commonly used in the Amazon Basin that involves clearing and burning land?

    <p>Shifting agriculture or slash-and-burn agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rivers in the Amazon Basin are home to a variety of fish, including the ____.

    <p>piranha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following items with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Tropical Trees = Habitat for monkeys and sloths Rubber Plantations = Commercial agriculture Cassava = A common crop in slash-and-burn agriculture Trans-Amazonian Highway = The only major highway in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is NOT mentioned as prevalent in the Amazon Basin?

    <p>Typhoid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Armadillos are known to occupy both the trees and the ground in the Amazon Basin.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of mineral that is commercially exploited in the Amazon Basin.

    <p>Gold, iron ore, tin, copper, manganese, or bauxite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin

    • Located in Northern India and Bangladesh
    • Bounded by the Himalayas in the north and the Indian Peninsula in the south
    • The Ganga River is the longest river in India, joined by the Yamuna, Ghaghra, Gomti, Gandak, and Kosi
    • The basin covers a large part of northern India and Bangladesh, shaped by alluvial plains formed by deposited river sediments
    • Depostional features like ox-bow lakes, flood plains, and natural embankments are common
    • The length of the basin is ~2500 km and its width varies from 100 to 400 km
    • In the east, the Brahmaputra River stretches up to the Himalayas, before merging with the Indus river system.

    Human Activities

    • The main occupations of the people are cattle rearing, and mining
    • The warmer and wetter parts of the region are suitable for dairy farming.
    • Sheep rearing in the high Veld is important for its wool, and mohair is obtained mostly from Merino sheep.
    • The region is a major producer of goats and wool.

    Transport and Cities

    • The land is level and gently sloping, making it ideal for road and railway construction
    • The region has excellent road and railway networks
    • Rivers like the Mississippi and its tributaries play a crucial role in transportation
    • Several major towns are located along the rivers, often serving as administrative centers.
    • Some major cities in the area include Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Kimberly

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