CLASS-IX GEOGRAPHY

COMPILED REVISION WORKSHEET

Q1.Why are the lines of longitude also called meridians ?
Q2.What is meant by the inclination of the earth’s axis ?
Q3.At what angle is the earth’s axis inclined ?
Q4.What are the Jet streams ? State any one importance of jet streams .
Q5. Write a short note on
i)The Indian Desert.

ii)Western Ghat and Eastern Ghat

iii)Converging and diverging tectonic plates
Q6. Give reasons why shiwalik ranges are prone to landslides and earthquakes.
Q7.Which are the factors affecting India’s Climate?
Q8. Why does India have a monsoon type of climate?
Q9. What is the significance of the term “water divide?” Give an example.
Q10.Write about the importance of rivers in economy.
Q11.Explain the perennial and non-perennial rivers. Why do the Himalayan Regions consist of
perennial rivers? State reasons.
Q12. Why is the difference between the duration of day and night hardly felt at Kanyakumari but
not so in Kashmir?