Universal Tutorials - IX ICSE: Mock Test G01: Geography

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Universal Tutorials – IX ICSE

Mock Test G01: Geography
Date: 28th January 2022
School: Other
Recommended Time: 2 hours Max. Marks: 80
Instruction: Answers to this Paper must be written on the answer sheet provided separately.
You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
PART I (30 Marks)
(Attempt all questions from this Part)
Question 1
a) What are lines of latitude? Name the two hemispheres of the earth with reference to the
Prime Meridian. [2]
b) i) What is meant by equinox? [1]

ii) Give the dates of the spring equinox and the autumnal equinox in the northern
hemisphere. [1]
c) Define the terms: i) Lithification ii) Metamorphism [2]
d) Give a technical term for each of the following: [2]

i) Reaction of minerals in rocks to atmospheric oxygen.
ii) Expansion of minerals in rocks on coming into contact with rainwater.
e) What are periodic winds? Give two examples. [2]
f) Draw a neat and well labeled diagram of orographic / relief rainfall. [2]
g) With reference to pollution, define the following: [2]

i) Air Pollution ii) Water pollution.
h) i) Give the location of the Equatorial region. [1]

ii) Name any two areas from Asia that lie within the Equatorial region. [1]
i) i) What is Gulf Stream? [1]

ii) Give its origin. [1]
j) Define the following terms: [2]

i) Atmospheric pressure ii) Pressure Gradient.
Question 2
On the outline map of the World locate, mark and label the following: [101=10]
a) Equatorial Region. (Only in Africa)
b) South China Sea
c) River Ganga
d) Rockies (Mountains)
e) Patagonian Plateau
f) Tropical Monsoon Region (only in Central America)
g) Persian Gulf.
h) River Darling
i) Urals (Mountains)
j) Canadian Shield
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PART II (50 Marks)
Attempt any five questions from this Part
Question 3
a) i) What are lines of longitude? [1]
ii) What is Greenwich Mean Time? [1]
b) i) What is meant by Solstice? [1]

ii) When do we have Summer Solstice in the Northern hemisphere? [1]
c) Give a reason for each of the following: [3]

i) Lines of longitude are also called Meridians of longitude.
ii) IDL deviates and goes zig–zag near some Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
iii) Noon is hotter than morning.
d) Draw a neat and well labeled diagram showing the position of the earth during Perihelion
and Aphelion. [3]
Question 4
a) What is the mantle? State its two chief characteristics. [2]
b) What are intermontane plateaus? Give two examples of intermontane plateaus. [2]
c) Draw a neat and well labeled diagram of Intrusive Igneous rocks. [3]
d) Give a reason for each of the following: [3]

i) Igneous rocks are also called Primary rocks.
ii) Depositional plains are also called alluvial plains.
iii) The inner core is in a solid state.
Question 5
a) Name two types of volcanoes giving one example of each. [2]
b) Define the following terms: [2]

i) Epicentre ii) Seismic Focus

i) Volcanic activity and earthquakes occur in the same belts.
ii) Landforms of deposition are more prominent in the middle course of a river.
iii) Chemical weathering is more effective in humid areas.
d) Explain in brief the meaning of the following terms: [3]

i) Barchan ii) Waterfall iii) Oxidation
Question 6
a) i) What are tides? [1]
ii) Name one factor that causes tides. [1]
b) i) What is Gulf Stream? [1]

ii) Give its origin. [1]

i) The ports of Europe remain free from ice in winter.
ii) Rich fishing grounds are found in the areas where cold and warm currents mix.
iii) The eastern coasts of the USA are comparatively cold.
d) Mention briefly the effect of ocean currents on commerce, with suitable examples. [3]

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Question 7
a) Name any four fixed components of the atmosphere. [2]
b) Give any two characteristics of the stratosphere. [2]

i) Troposphere is the densest layer of the atmosphere.
ii) Chlorofluorocarbons deplete the ozone in the atmosphere.
iii) Annual range of temperature is greater at Delhi than at Mumbai.
d) Draw a neat and well labeled diagram of the heat zone of the Earth. [3]
Question 8
a) Explain in brief the following: [2]
i) Atmospheric Pressure
ii) Coriolis Force
b) Give any twoCharacteristics of the Westerlies. [2]
c) Draw a neat and well labeled diagram of Sea Breeze. [3]

i) As we go higher, the atmospheric pressure decreases.
ii) Water vapour concentration affects atmospheric pressure.
iii) Cyclones and anticyclones are variable winds.
Question 9
a) Define the following terms: [2]
i) Condensation
ii) Humidity
b) i) What is orographic rainfall? [1]

ii) Name any two areas that receive orographic rainfall in the world. [1]
c) Differentiate between Absolute Humidity and Relative Humidity. [3]

i) The frontal rainfall associated with temperate cyclones is lighter.
ii) Coasts receive more rainfall.
iii) Rain shadow areas are generally dry.
Question 10
a) Define radioactive pollution. Give names of two types of natural radiation. [2]
b) i) What is soil pollution? [1]

ii) Give two causes of soil pollution. [1]
c) Mention any three short term effects of air pollution on human health. [3]
d) With reference to vehicular pollution in cities, state the significance of the Carpooling as
a preventive measure. [3]

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Question 11
a) Give the location of the Topical Deserts. Name any two areas of Tropical Deserts in the
continent of Africa. [2]
b) Give a brief mention on the Human adaptations in the temperate grasslands. [2]

i) There are no trees in the Tundra region.
ii) Tropical deserts grow xerophytic plants.
iii) Climate in the equatorial region is not unbearable.
d) Explain in brief the natural vegetation of the Equatorial Region. [3]
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b) i) What is meant by equinox? [1]

c) Define the terms: i) Lithification ii) Metamorphism [2]

d) Give a technical term for each of the following: [2]

e) What are periodic winds? Give two examples. [2]

g) With reference to pollution, define the following: [2]

h) i) Give the location of the Equatorial region. [1]

i) i) What is Gulf Stream? [1]

j) Define the following terms: [2]

b) i) What is meant by Solstice? [1]

c) Give a reason for each of the following: [3]

d) Give a reason for each of the following: [3]

b) Define the following terms: [2]

c) Give a reason for each of the following: [3]

d) Explain in brief the meaning of the following terms: [3]

b) i) What is Gulf Stream? [1]

c) Give a reason for each of the following: [3]

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b) Give any two characteristics of the stratosphere. [2]

c) Give a reason for each of the following: [3]

b) Give any twoCharacteristics of the Westerlies. [2]

c) Draw a neat and well labeled diagram of Sea Breeze. [3]

d) Give a reason for each of the following: [3]

b) i) What is orographic rainfall? [1]

c) Differentiate between Absolute Humidity and Relative Humidity. [3]

d) Give a reason for each of the following: [3]

b) i) What is soil pollution? [1]

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c) Give a reason for each of the following: [3]

d) Explain in brief the natural vegetation of the Equatorial Region. [3]

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