Class 7 Geography – FULL ANSWERS
(Model Question Paper)

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Section A – Very Short Answer (1 Mark Each)

1. What is environment?
The surroundings in which living beings live are called environment.

2. Name any one layer of the Earth.
Crust.

3. Which gas is most abundant in the atmosphere?
Nitrogen.

4. What is precipitation?
Falling of rain, snow or hail from clouds is called precipitation.

5. Name one natural vegetation type.
Forest.

6. What is settlement?
A place where people live is called a settlement.

7. Name one tropical region.
Amazon Basin.

8. Which grassland is called the ‘Granary of the World’?
Prairies.

9. Name one desert found in Asia.
Gobi Desert.

10. What is communication?
The exchange of information is called communication.

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Section B – Short Answer (2 Marks Each)

1. Differentiate between natural and human-made environment.
Natural environment includes land, water, air, plants and animals.
Human-made environment includes buildings, roads, bridges and industries.

2. What are endogenic forces?
Forces that act from inside the Earth and cause earthquakes and volcanoes are called endogenic forces.

3. State any two uses of atmosphere.
• Provides oxygen for breathing.
• Protects Earth from harmful rays of the Sun.

4. Explain the water cycle.
The continuous movement of water from oceans to clouds, rain and back to oceans is called the water cycle.

5. What is wildlife?
Animals living in forests and natural habitats are called wildlife.

6. What are rural settlements?
Settlements where people depend on agriculture are called rural settlements.

7. Describe the climate of the Amazon Basin.
The Amazon Basin has hot and wet climate throughout the year with heavy rainfall.

8. Name two crops grown in Prairies.
Wheat and maize.

9. How do people adapt to desert life?
They wear loose clothes, live near water sources and use camels for transport.

10. What is transport? Name its types.
Transport means movement of people and goods.
Types: Land, Water and Air transport.

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Section C – Long Answer (4 Marks Each)

1. Explain the three domains of the Earth.
The Earth has three domains:
• Lithosphere – solid land surface.
• Hydrosphere – water bodies like oceans and rivers.
• Atmosphere – layer of air surrounding the Earth.

2. Describe the layers of the atmosphere.
Atmosphere has five layers: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere and Exosphere.

3. Explain different types of natural vegetation.
Natural vegetation includes forests, grasslands and shrubs depending on climate.

4. Describe human activities that modify the environment.
Human activities like mining, deforestation, farming and construction modify the environment.

5. Write about life in the Amazon Basin.
People live in forest villages, eat fish and fruits, and depend on forests.

6. Explain the main features of Prairies.
Prairies are grasslands with fertile soil, moderate rainfall and wheat farming.

7. Describe the climate and vegetation of deserts.
Deserts have extreme climate and sparse vegetation like cactus.

8. Explain means of transport and communication.
Transport helps movement, communication helps sharing information.

9. How do humans depend on environment?
Humans depend on environment for food, water, air and shelter.

10. Explain how water is useful for living beings.
Water is needed for drinking, agriculture, industries and survival of life.

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Section D – Case Based Answer (5 Marks)

a) Equatorial climate.
b) Because it lies near the equator.
c) Rubber and mahogany.
d) Fish, fruits and cassava.
e) Forests provide food, shelter and livelihood.

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Section E – Map Work (5 Marks)

Amazon River – South America
Sahara Desert – Africa
Prairies – North America
Ganga River – India
Tropical Region – Near Equator

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