Industries Class 8 Worksheet Geography Chapter 4

Q.1. What is the output of iron and steel industry?

Steel

Q.2. Which is the largest lake of the world?

Lake Superior is the largest of these five lakes.

Q.3. Name some natural fibres.

Natural fibres are wool, silk, cotton, linen and jute.

Q.4. Which Indian city is known as "The Manchester of India"?

Ahmedabad is often referred to as the ‘Manchester of India’.

Q.5. What is full form TISCO?

TISCO stands for Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited.

Q.6. What are the different ways in which the industries are classified?

Industries can be classified on the basis of raw materials, size and ownership.

Q.7. Why Bangalore is called “Silicon Plateau”?

Bangalore is located on the Deccan Plateau from where it gets the name ‘Silicon Plateau’.

Q.8. Name the great lakes of the world.

The names of great lakes are Superior, Huron, Ontario, Michigan and Erie.

Q.9. Where is Silicon Valley located?

Silicon Valley is located in California.

Q.10. What does AMUL stand for?

AMUL stands for Anand Milk Union Limited.

Q.11. Where is Ahmedabad located in India?

It is located in Gujarat on the banks of the Sabarmati river.

Q.12. Name some man-made fibres.

Man-made fibres include nylon, polyester, acrylic and rayon.

Q.13. What are the effects of alloying elements on steel?

Alloys give steel unusual hardness, toughness, or ability to resist rust.