Natural Vegetation — Geography STD 10 — Question

Mangalore and Chennai lie on the same latitude, yet Mangalore receives its rainfall from June-September, while Chennai receives most of its rain in November-December. What are the reasons for this difference?

How the vehicles negotiate the rivers during rainy season? Give four figure reference of any such feature.

Explain the role of Himalayas in the origin of climate of India.

Silting is process of tanks getting deposited with silt. State one disadvantage and one advantage of silting.

Give the uses of any two non-edible oilseeds.
Or
Which oilseed is inedible by man? State any two uses of its oil.

A student of grade 10 went on vacation with his parents to Uttar Pradesh and Haryana after his board examination. On his journey he came across the large flat lands covered with lush green agricultural fields and mighty perennial rivers flowing across. He was amazed to see the agricultural development of the region. There he saw growth of variety of crops both cash crops and food crops and number of agro based industries.
(a) What are the possible reasons for the agricultural development?
(b) Identify the type of soil and state two physical characteristics of this type of soil.

Calculate the north-south distance on ground from Easting 12 to 02.

How is Regur Soil formed? Mention four important features of Regur Soil.

How have deciduous vegetation adopted itself?

Name one very important non-ferrous metal. Name its ores.