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Chapter Analysis
Intermediate9 pages • EnglishQuick Summary
The chapter 'Human Environment Interactions' focuses on the tropical and subtropical regions, particularly the Amazon Basin and the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin. It discusses the climatic conditions, biodiversity, and the socio-economic activities like agriculture, tourism, and transportation that are prevalent in these regions. The chapter also highlights the challenges faced due to environmental degradation and stresses the need for sustainable practices.
Key Topics
- •Amazon and Ganga-Brahmaputra Basins
- •Climatic Conditions in Tropical and Subtropical Regions
- •Biodiversity and Ecosystems
- •Human Settlements and Economic Activities
- •Environmental Challenges and Sustainability
- •Transport and Accessibility
- •Slash and Burn Agriculture
- •Sustainable Development Practices
Learning Objectives
- ✓Understand the human-environment interactions in tropical and subtropical regions.
- ✓Identify the major environmental challenges facing the Amazon and Ganga-Brahmaputra basins.
- ✓Analyze the impact of human activities on ecosystems and biodiversity.
- ✓Explore sustainable practices for balancing human development and environmental preservation.
- ✓Recognize the cultural and economic significance of rivers and landscapes in human settlements.
- ✓Develop critical thinking skills through the examination of case studies and the environmental impact of policies.
Questions in Chapter
Name the continent in which the Amazon Basin is located.
Answer: South America.
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What are the crops grown by the people of the Amazon Basin?
Answer: The crops include manioc, pineapple, sweet potato, coffee, maize, and cocoa.
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Name the birds that you are likely to find in the rainforests of the Amazon.
Answer: Toucans, hummingbirds, and macaws.
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What are the major cities located on the River Ganga?
Answer: Allahabad, Kanpur, Varanasi, Lucknow, Patna, and Kolkata.
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Where is the one-horned rhinoceros found?
Answer: In the Brahmaputra plain.
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Toucans are a type of:
Answer: Birds.
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Manioc is the staple food of:
Answer: Amazon.
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Kolkata is located on the river:
Answer: Hooghly.
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Deodars and firs are a type of:
Answer: Coniferous trees.
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Bengal tiger is found in:
Answer: Delta area.
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Additional Practice Questions
What is the significance of the Amazon rainforest?
mediumAnswer: The Amazon rainforest is significant for its biodiversity, serving as a habitat for countless species of flora and fauna, and for its impact on global weather patterns and carbon dioxide absorption.
Describe the impact of transportation developments on the Amazon Basin.
hardAnswer: The construction of highways and roads like the Trans Amazon highway has increased accessibility to the Amazon Basin, leading to deforestation and ecological disruption due to increased human activities and settlements.
How does the practice of 'slash and burn' agriculture affect the environment?
mediumAnswer: While 'slash and burn' temporarily enhances soil fertility by returning nutrients to the soil, it eventually leads to nutrient depletion, soil erosion, and contributes to deforestation and habitat loss.
Explain the role of human activities in the depletion of the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin resources.
mediumAnswer: Activities such as agriculture, urbanization, and industrialization have resulted in pollution, reduction of water resources, and loss of biodiversity, posing a threat to the health and sustainability of the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin.
What measures can be taken to balance human needs and environmental preservation in the Amazon and Ganga-Brahmaputra basins?
hardAnswer: Measures include implementing sustainable agricultural practices, reforestation, pollution control, and policies that integrate environmental considerations in developmental planning.