Question Bank

Grade-VII
Geography
Ch.4- Air
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QI. Answer the following in one sentence: [1 Mark each]

1. What is insolation?
2. Which is the second most plentiful gas in the air?
3. Why do green plants use carbon dioxide?
4. What burns up in the Mesosphere after entering from the space?
5. Define the following:
a) Wind
b) Loo
c) Air pressure
d) Temperature
6. Why is temperature in the cities much higher than that of the villages?
7. Why is it ideal to fly aeroplanes in the Stratosphere?
8. Name the upper most layer of the atmosphere.
9. How is the atmosphere on the moon?

Q.II. Answer the following: [2 Marks]

1. How is a wind named? Give an example.
2. Distinguish between Cyclonic and Convectional rainfall.
3. Mention any two features of Troposphere.

QIII. Answer the following: [3 Marks]

1. Give an account of the composition of atmosphere.
2. Explain the three types of winds.
3. Why is rainfall important for us? What happens when there is excess rain?

QIV. Answer the following: [5 Marks]

1. Give an account of the different layers of atmosphere.
2. What causes air pollution? Suggest any two measures to solve the problem of pollution.
3. What is global warming? Mention any three effects of global warming on the environment.

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