Q1: What is a landform?
Ans: A landform is a natural feature on the Earth's surface, such as mountains, plateaus, and plains.
Q2: Name the two highest peaks in the Himalayas.
Ans: Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga.
Q3: What type of forest is found on mountain slopes?
Ans: Montane forest.
Q4: What adaptation do trees in montane forests have?
Ans: They have thin, pointed leaves to survive cooler climates.
Q5: What is terrace farming?
Ans: Terrace farming is cultivating crops on steps cut into slopes.
Q6: Who was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest?
Ans: Bachendri Pal.
Q7: What is the significance of Mount Kailash?
Ans: It is considered sacred by followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon.
Q8: Which mountain is known as 'Mother Goddess of the World'?
Ans: Mount Everest, called 'Chomolungma' by Tibetans.
Q9: What type of tourism is common in mountainous regions?
Ans: Activities like skiing, hiking, and mountaineering.
Q10: What happens to the snow on lower mountains in summer?
Ans: It melts and feeds rivers.
Q11: What is a plateau?
Ans: A plateau is a flat-topped landform that stands higher than the surrounding land.
Q12: Name the largest plateau in the world.
Ans: The Tibetan Plateau.
Q13: What is a floodplain?
Ans: A floodplain is a flat area formed by rivers depositing sediments, making the soil fertile.
Q14: Which type of plain is known for rich agricultural land?
Ans: Marudam, representing fertile agricultural plains.
Q15: What are the five tinais in ancient Tamil poetry?
Ans: Kurinji, Mullai, Marudam, Neydal, Palai.
Q16: What is the average height of the Tibetan Plateau?
Ans: Approximately 4,500 meters.
Q17: What major activity is common in plateau regions?
Ans: Mining, due to rich mineral deposits.
Q18: Name a famous waterfall located in the Chhota Nagpur Plateau.
Ans: Hundru Falls.
Q19: What is the primary occupation in the Ganga plain?
Ans: Farming, especially growing food crops.
Q20: Define resilience in the context of landforms.
Ans: Resilience is the capacity to adapt and overcome challenges in environmental conditions.
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