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ICSE Class IX Sample / Model Paper 2024 : Geography : Geo

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CH 1 TO 7, WORLD MAP 29-01-2024 IX (RBK) GEOGRAPHY 80 PRE FINAL A 2 HR INSTRUCTIONS : Answers to this Paper must be written on the answer sheet provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent reading the question paper. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. Part I is compulsory. All questions from Part I are to be attempted. A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part II. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]. The Map given at the end of this question paper must be detached, and after marking, must be fastened to your answer booklet. PART A (30 marks) (ALL THE QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION ARE COMPULSORY) Q.1. Choose correct option and rewrite statement 1. The displacement of rocks by agents like wind, water or ice: a) Deposition b) Transportation c) Erosion d) Mass wasting 2. Ocean : 97% :: Fresh water : ............... a) 3% b) 2.3% c) 0.7% d) 0.66% 3. Name the densest layer of the atmosphere. a) Exosphere b) Troposphere c) Stratosphere d) Mesosphere 4. Name the layers as we move from space to the surface of the earth. a) Thermosphere - Mesosphere - Stratosphere Troposphere b) Troposphere - Mesosphere - Stratosphere Thermosphere c) Troposphere - Stratosphere - Mesosphere Thermosphere d) Thermosphere - Stratosphere - Mesosphere Troposphere 5. The heat radiated by the earth in the form of long waves is called: a) Terrestrial radiation b) Heat balance c) Conduction d) Convection 6. Conduction : ................ :: Convection : ................ a) direct contact; circulatory motion b) circulatory motion, direct contact c) absorption, transference d) transference, absorption (10) 7. The heat that passes into water vapour in a hidden form: a) Condensed heat b) Humidity c) Latent heat d) Relative Humidity 8. Which of the following is true for the Equatorial region? a) Temperature ranges from 25 C to 30 C b) Rainfall is orographic c) Crops like cotton are cultivated d) It lies in the temperate zone. 9. The top layer formed by the crowns of trees which grow close together: a) understorey b) canopy c) emergent layer d) forest floor 10. Which amongst the following is not one of the Tropical Marine Type Area? a) Honduras b) Thailand c) Eastern Brazil d) Jamaica Q.2. Answer in short 1. Name any four natural regions of the world. 2. Name four chief forms of condensation. 3. What is meant by insolation? State two of its main characteristics. 4. Four factors that affect the temperature of a place are5. Name the factors which affect work of a river. 6. Two types of ocean currents based on their temperature are7. How are tides formed? 8. What is known as Global Warming? 9. Mention any two functions of the atmosphere. 10. Name Four Temperate Grasslands of the world. (20) PART B (50 marks) (ATTEMPT ANY FIVE QUESTIONS) Q.3 a) State the origin and flow of the Gulf Stream. b) What is the effect of Gulf Stream on the coasts of North America and (2) (2) Western Europe? c) Give a reason for each of the following: i) The waters of the Oyashio Current form the richest fishing grounds (2) in the world. ii) There is heavy rainfall in Queensland but the Atacama desert is arid. iii) Rich fishing grounds are located on the Pacific coast of North America. (2) (2) Q.4 a) Briefly describe the factors which affect the work of a river. b) Describe the three stages of a river. (3) (3) c) Give a geographical reason for each of the following: i) The effects of wind erosion are more pronounced in desert areas. (1) ii) Migratory sand dunes are uncertain and dangerous. (1) iii) Long rooted trees and sand holding grasses are grown bordering (2) fields near deserts. Q.5 a) How are tides formed? (3) b) Differentiate between High Tides and Low Tides. (3) c) Give a reason for each of the following: i) There are two high and two low tides in a day. (1) ii) Each day a tide is delayed by 26 minutes. (2) iii) The tidal range differs from one water body to the other. (1) Q.6 a) Describe the structure of the atmosphere. (3) b) Explain the factors responsible for depletion of Ozone in atmosphere. (4) c) State any three factors that lead to Global Warming. (3) Q.7 a) How is 'heat balance' achieved? (3) b) State how latitude affects the temperature of a place. (3) c) Give a reason for each of the following: i) North India has a greater range of temperature than South India. (1) ii) The temperature of Delhi is less than that of Chennai in December. (2) iii) Desert areas experience a high day temperature and a much lower night temperature. (1) Q.8 a) What is 'humidity'? How is humidity measured? b) Distinguish between Absolute Humidity and Relative Humidity. (3) (3) c) Give a geographical reason for each of the following: i) The total volume of water in the oceans and seas remains constant. (1) ii) In Equatorial regions the sky often remains overcast with clouds. (1) iii) Human comfort depends on humidity. (2) 3 Q.9 a) How are the Temperate Grasslands different from the Tropical Savannas? b) State the locational extent of the Taiga and Tundra region. (4) (3) c) Give a geographical reason for each of the following: i) In the Mediterranean region of Europe, winds blow deep inside the land. ii) The Taiga region is sparsely populated. iii) There are no trees in the Tundra Region. ALL THE BEST (1) (1) (1)

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