Soils — Geography STD 7 — Question

Which steps can easily be taken to avoid improper practices in agriculture?

Read the following information carefully and draw a diagram for the mountain breeze accordingly.
Characteristics of the Mountain breeze:

• Mountains cool down quickly at night.
• The valley zone is comparatively warmer.
• Air pressure is greater on the mountains.
• Winds blow from the mountain towards the valley.
• The hot and light air from the valley is pushed upwards and the cool air rushes down into the valley.
• Mountain winds set in after sunset.

What is the duration of the day on equinox?

Can we see total and annular solar eclipses on the same occasion?

What are the factors necessary for the soil formation?

If at Mumbai (73° E meridian), there is high tide at 1.00 pm on Thursday, then on which other meridian will there be a high tide too? State with reasons.

Explain the reasons for the generation of waves.

What do you understand by observing contour lines?

To whom are contour maps useful?

Why are the hot deserts mainly located along the western side of the continents?