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C. Write True or False.

1. Land is limited in size.
2. Physical features of the land greatly influence land use.
3. Rocks influence the type and degree of land use.

4. The forests and scenic beauty of mountains are centre of attraction for tourists.
5. Over-exploitation of underground water leads to subsidence as does coal
mining.

D. Give reasons for each of the following.
1. Land use pattern is uneven all around the world.
2. ‘Fallow Land’ is an important element of land utilisation
3. Soil erosion is only one aspect of land degradation.

E. Answer the following questions.
1. How is land a resource?

2. Mention any two factors which influence land use.
3. What is deforestation?
4. What is overgrazing?

5. Describe any four causes of land degradation in India.

H TS Questions
H TS Questions
A. ‘Land is an important gift of nature’. Justify this statement.
B. Why do you think the demand for freshwater in increasing?

Activity
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Activity
A. Make a project report on the major mountain ranges found in the major parts of the World.

B. Identify the landscape near your area. Using the internet, find out in which part of the land resource
do you stay. Make a report on it.

Value Based Question
Value Based Question

How do the different human activities cause soil erosion and affect the environment?

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