Worksheet: Life in the Tropical and Sub-tropical Regions | Footprints Class 7: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What forms the western boundary of the Amazon Basin?
(a) The Brazilian Highlands
(b) The Andes Mountains
(c) The Atlantic Ocean
(d) The Guiana Highlands

Q2: Which river is known as the world's largest by water volume?
(a) The Nile
(b) The Ganges
(c) The Amazon
(d) The Mississippi

Q3: The climate in the Amazon basin is characterized by:
(a) Dry and hot temperatures year-round
(b) Cold and wet conditions
(c) Hot and wet conditions throughout the year
(d) Variable temperatures with little rainfall

Q4: Which activity is NOT mentioned as a commercial activity in the Amazon Basin?
(a) Mining
(b) Rubber tapping
(c) Steel manufacturing
(d) Agriculture

Q5: What is the major cause of biodiversity loss in the Amazon Basin?
(a) Overfishing
(b) Rapid deforestation
(c) Urbanization
(d) Oil drilling

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The Amazon Basin extends between the Brazilian Highlands in the south and the ________ in the north.

Q2: The Amazon River, also known as _______, flows east into the Atlantic Ocean.

Q3: Annual rainfall in the Amazon Basin exceeds ______ cm.

Q4: ________ trees in the Amazon Basin are used for construction and furniture making.

Q5: Tribal people in the Amazon practice ________, raising crops like manioc and cassava.

Match the Columns (Table)

Match the following terms to their correct descriptions:

True/False

Q1: The Amazon Basin is the world's second-largest river basin.

Q2: Rainfall in the Amazon Basin is sporadic and unpredictable.

Q3: The Amazon Basin's natural vegetation is primarily composed of deciduous forests.

Q4: Rubber tapping is a significant commercial activity in the Amazon Basin.

Q5: The Amazon River is shorter than the Nile River.