Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal’s

C.N.M. SCHOOL & N.D. PAREKH PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL

GEOGRAPHY: STD VIII
ASIA – Climate, Vegetation and Wildlife (2023-24)
Question 1
Answer the following:
a. Explain the term ‘Climate’.
b. Mention the factors which affect the climate of Asia
c. Differentiate between maritime and continental type of climate.
d. Name the different types of climatic regions.
e. Describe the summer conditions and winter conditions.
f. Why do the trees do not shed their leaves in the Tropical Rainforest?
g. There are no seasonal changes in the equatorial regions. Justify.
h. Monsoon is a complex weather phenomenon. Give Reason.

Question 2
Complete the tabulated sheet:
Types of Climate Vegetation Wildlife Countries where

Climatic Region it is found

Tundra

Temperate

Tropical

Monsoon

Tropical Hot

Desert

Equatorial

Taiga
Question 3
Identify the following pictures: (Also mention the climatic region where it is located)
Question 4
Fill in the blanks:
a. _________________ is mixed with pig iron to make steel tough.
b. _____________________ electricity is produced by burning coal and petroleum.
c. The force of running and falling water generates electricity known as _____________
d. Natural rubber is obtained from the latex of the rubber tree.
e. Softwood trees are used for making _______________, ______________
_____________ etc.
f. Temperate grasslands are also known as __________________