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Class 8 Geography Chapter 1 Question Answers - Resources and Development

Q1: What method of soil conservation is used in coastal and dry regions?
Ans:
Shelter belts are used to protect the soil in coastal and dry regions.

Q2: What are the major threats to soil as a resource?
Ans:
Soil erosion and depletion are the major threats to soil as a resource.

Q3: Why is ocean water not fit for human consumption?
Ans:
The ocean water is saline. Hence it is not fit for human consumption.

Q4: Which country has the highest percentage of land under forest?
Ans:
Japan

Q5: What percent of fresh water is fit for human use?
Ans:
Only 1 per cent of freshwater is available and fit for human use.

Q6: Which country has the highest percentage of land under cropland?
Ans:
India

Q7: What makes the soil fertile?
Ans:
The right mix of minerals and organic matter make the soil fertile.

Q8: What is soil?
Ans:
The thin layer of grainy substance covering the surface of the earth is called soil.

Q9: Which country has the highest percentage of land under pasture?
Ans:
Australia

Q10: What affects the rate of humus formation?
Ans:
Flora, fauna, and micro-organisms affect the rate of humus formation.

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