A landform is defined as ___ on the Earth's surface.

A natural feature such as mountains, plateaus, and plains.

True or False: Landforms have no impact on the environment and human life.

False. Landforms significantly affect the environment and the way we live.

What are the natural forces that shape landforms over millions of years?

Wind, water, and the movement of the Earth’s crust.

Fill in the blank: The journey from Chhota Nagpur to Almora showcases the transition from ___ to ___ landscapes.

Rugged hills; scenic town

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of landform? A) Mountain B) Plateau C) Ocean D) Plain

C) Ocean

What role do landforms play in the climate we experience?

Landforms influence weather patterns and climate by affecting air circulation and temperature.

What is the difference between mountains and hills in terms of height and shape?

Mountains are taller than hills, have steeper sides, and typically have narrow tops, while hills are shorter, have gentler slopes, and rounded tops.

Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga are located in which mountain range?

Both Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga are located in the Himalayas.

The Himalayas are considered 'young' mountains because they ___ and are still ___ in height.

Formed recently in Earth's history and are still growing

True or False: The Aravalli Range is considered a young mountain range.

False. The Aravalli Range is considered an older mountain range because it has shorter and more rounded peaks due to erosion.

Riddle: I am a tall landform, often capped with snow, and can be found in ranges like the Himalayas and the Alps. What am I?

A mountain

Who was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest, and in what year did she achieve this feat?

Bachendri Pal was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest in 1984.

Fill in the blank: Arunima Sinha lost a leg in an accident at age ___ and later climbed Mount Everest.

31

True or False: Bachendri Pal received the Padma Bhushan award before the Padma Shri.

False. Bachendri Pal received the Padma Shri in 1984 and the Padma Bhushan in 2019.

What are the names by which Mount Everest is known in Tibetan and Nepali cultures?

In Tibetan, Mount Everest is called 'Chomolungma' meaning 'Mother Goddess of the World,' and in Nepali, it is called 'Sagarmatha' meaning 'Goddess of the Sky.'

Fill in the blank: Many traditional communities see mountains as ___ and worship them.

Sacred

Short Answer: What significant achievement did Arunima Sinha accomplish in 2013?

Arunima Sinha climbed Mount Everest in 2013.

What is the height of Mount Everest in meters?

Mount Everest is 8,849 meters high.

True or False: Mount Kailash is considered sacred by followers of only one religion.

False. Mount Kailash is considered sacred by followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon.

What award did Arunima Sinha receive in 2015?

Arunima Sinha received the Padma Shri in 2015.