Olympiad Test: Human-Environment-Settlement, Transport and Communication - 2 - Class 7 MCQ

i. Tropical Evergreen Forests are found in regions near the equator with heavy rainfall throughout the year.
iii. Coniferous Forests are located in higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere and are also known as Taiga.
ii. Temperate Deciduous Forests are present in higher latitudes and shed their leaves in the dry season.
iv. Thorny Bushes thrive in dry desert-like regions with scanty rain and scorching heat.

i. Temporary Settlements are occupied for a short time and include areas like deep forests, hot and cold deserts, and mountains.
ii. Permanent Settlements are made to live in for a long time and involve the construction of homes.

iii. Waterways are the cheapest means of transport for carrying heavy and bulky goods over long distances.
i. Roadways are the most commonly used means of transport, especially for short distances.
ii. Railways carry heavy goods and people over long distances quickly and cheaply.
iv. Airways are the fastest way of transport but also the most expensive.

The text mentions that air traffic is adversely affected by bad weather like fog and storms.

Helicopters, mentioned in the text, are extremely useful in most inaccessible areas and during calamities.

The text mentions that satellites have made communication faster and aided in oil exploration and weather forecast.

The text mentions newspapers, radio, and television as mass media that can communicate with a large number of people.

The text mentions that the advancement in the field of communication, particularly the Internet, has brought about an information revolution.

The text mentions that the Internet provides worldwide information and interaction.

The text mentions that reservations for various things can be made online through the Internet.