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XAVIER’S SCHOOL, BURDWAN
CLASS: 9 F.M.: 80
DATE: 16.9.2021 DURATION: 2 Hrs.
SUBJECT:Geography SEMESTER– 1(2021 – 2022)
Part 1 (30 Marks)
Attempt all questions from this part
Question 1
Answer the following questions : (20)
a. What is meant by hydrosphere ?
b. State the properties of the core of the Earth.
c. Define mineral and distinguish between a rock and a mineral .
d. Define – Batholith and orogenetic forces.
e. Name the layer which is known as the composite zone and draw to identify the zone.
f. Name two rocks that will be affected by chemical weathering.
g. What is the difference between magma and lava?
h. Define intermontane plateau and give an example.
i. Name two depositional features formed as result of work of wind.
j. Define weathering and erosion.
Question 2
On the world map provided, mark the following – (10)
a. South China Sea
b. Gulf of Mexico
c. Gulf of Carpentaria
d. The longest river in Africa.
e. Hudson Bay
f. Gulf of Guinea
g. Caspian Sea
h. River Darling
i. Red Sea
j. Bering Strait
Part 2 ( 50 Marks )
Attempt any five questions from this part
Question 3
a. Explain the effects of endogenetic forces taking examples from India. (3)
b. Define plateau and give a brief classification of it. (3)
c. Draw a diagram to show the formation of block mountain. (2)
d. Describe how the Himalaya acts as a climatic divide. (2)
Question 4
a. Give three differences between the primary wave and secondary wave. (3)
b. Why sedimentary rocks are known as secondary rocks ?Give an example to support your
answer.(2)
c. Explain how rocks can contain organic material but minerals cannot. (2)
d. Give a brief classification of the types of igneous rocks . Diagram needed.(3)
Question 5
a. Write a short notes on the following - i. Ring of Fire ii. Extinct volcanoes . (2)
b. Draw a volcano and label properly the different parts of the volcano. (3)
c. Write down the differences between acid lava and basic lava. (2)
d. Write down the effects of volcano .(3)
Question 6
a. When an earthquake occurs, where would shaking be greater? Near the epicentre or away from
the epicentre ? Show with the help of a diagram . (3)
b. Discuss with an example how the man made factors are responsible for the occurrence of an
earthquake . (2)
c. Give geographical reasons to explain why the distribution of earthquakes coincides with the
distribution of volcanoes . (2)
d. Write down the differences between SIAL and SIMA. (3)
Question 7
a. Mention three geographical conditions needed for the formation of the delta. (3)
b. Explain the process of Block Disintegration . (2)
c. Write a brief account of the any two landforms formed by a river in its upper course. (3)
d. Describe the work of plants and animals as an agent of weathering.(2)
Question 8
a. Draw a neat and well labelled diagram showing the two types of tides. (2)
b. State three ways in which oceans are important to us. (3)
c. Define the following – Meanders and Deflation Hollows. (2)
d. Give geographical reasons for the following – (3)
i. Presence of water aids chemical weathering .
ii. Extrusive igneous rocks generally have small crystals.
iii. Earth movements have modified the Earth’s surface.
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