GEOGRAPHY- CLASS 9- SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Question 1
(A) i. Why are latitudes also called parallels of latitudes?
ii. Why are all the lines of longitudes of the same length?
(B) State two effects of the rotation of the Earth
(C) Give a geographical reason for each of the following
i. Great routes are the shortest routes between two places
ii. The earth is a habitable planet
iii. Kuala Lumpur rotates faster on Earth’s axis than London
(D) Draw a neat labelled diagram showing the position of the Earth
during summer solstice
Question 2
(A) Mention two proofs that the Earth is spherical in shape
(B) Explain Indian Standard Time
(C) Give a reason for the following-
i. Days and nights are equal at all places on the Earth during
23rd September
ii. Lines of longitudes are of equal length
iii. Venus is hotter than Mercury
(D) Draw a neat labelled diagram showing Perihelion and Aphelion
Positions
Question 3
(A) Explain the following terms-
i. Standard Time
ii. Inclination of Earth’s Axis
(B) State two features of Earth that make it a unique planet
(C) Give reasons for the following
i. Earth’s diameter is more at the equator than the poles
ii. All meridians of longitude are of equal length
iii. Norway is called the land of the midnight sun
(D) Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow-
i. Which hemisphere is inclined towards the
sun during Summer solstice?
ii. Name the latitude that receives direct sun
rays during winter Solstice
iii. On which two days does the sun shine
vertically overhead the equator
Question 4
(A) Give two evidences to support the fact that the Earth is a unique
planet
(B) Explain the following-
i. Crust
ii. Mantle
iii. Core
(C) What are the effects of rotation?
(D) What are equinoxes and solstices?
Question 5
(A) Give three main characteristics of Mountains
(B) In what aspects do the mountains differ from one another? What
are the main features of block mountains?
(C) How are fold mountains formed? Mention its two types
(D) What do you know about the formation of Himalayas?
Question 6
(A) Give reasons for the following
i. Earth has the most ideal temperature conditions
ii. Earth is called the water planet
iii. Even though the Moon is the closest heavenly body to the
Earth, it is not a habitable planet
(B) Differentiate between
i. Geocentric and Heliocentric Theory
ii. Autotrophs and Heterotrophs
(C) Earth is the home to humankind. In this context, explain any two
realms of the Earth
(D) All living beings on Earth need energy to live. In this context,
explain the Water Cycle with the help of a diagram
Question 7
(A) Define the following
i. Food chain
ii. Circumnavigation
(B) What are the major constituents of the Earth’s atmosphere?
(C) Discuss how Earth has favourable conditions for life to survive
(D) Draw a neat labelled diagram to show the Energy Budget
Question 8
(A) What is the composition of the Earth’s crust?
(B) Answer the following
i. Differentiate between Intermontane and Volcanic Plateau
ii. Give an example of residual mountains and depositional plain
(C) Draw a neat and well-labelled diagram of the rock cycle
(D) Give a reason for each of the following-
i. Igneous rocks are also called Primary rocks
ii. Fossils are present in Sedimentary Rocks
iii. The core of the Earth is in a semi-solid state
Question 9
(A) State two characteristics of the Moho Discontinuity
(B) Give one example of each-
i. Block Mountains of France
ii. One Intrusive Igneous Rock
(C) Give reason for the following-
i. Sedimentary rocks are also called Secondary Rocks
ii. Alluvial Plains are regarded as the Granaries of the World
iii. The Inner core of the Earth is in a solid state
(D) Draw a diagram for the formation of Fold Mountains
Question 10
(A) What is metamorphism? Give one example of a thermal
metamorphic rock
(B) How are depositional plains formed? Name two types of depositional
plains
(C) Explain the terms-
i. Dykes
ii. Laccoliths
iii. Exogenic Forces
(D) i. What is the aesthenosphere? Why does it exist in a semi molten
form?
ii.Mention two characteristics of the core of the Earth
Question 11
(A) Differentiate between
i. Sial and Sima
ii. Mantle and Crust
(B) Mention any two main features of the lithosphere
(C) Give reasons for the following-
i. Core is responsible for Earth’s magnetism
ii. Igneous rocks are less affected by chemical weathering
iii. Young Fold Mountains have rugged relief
(D) Draw two neat diagram for formation of Block Mountains
Question 12
(A) Give reasons for the following
i. 10 of latitude is equal to about 111 km throughout whereas 10
of longitude in terms of distance may vary
ii. London experiences a lower temperature than Singapore
throughout the year
iii. The intervals between successive parallels of latitude are
constant
(B) Answer the following-
i. With the help of a diagram, show the meridians of latitude
ii. Calculate the longitude of the position of a ship whose
navigation officer observes that GMT is 16.20 hours, when the
local time is 12 noon
(C) Write the full form of the following- (i)IST (ii)GMT
(D) Which line of longitude is used to fix the World Standard time?
State its value in degrees

Question 13

(A) Name the thermal zones of the Earth

(B) Which line is known as the Prime Meridian? State two importances.
(C) Define (i)Local Time (ii)Great Circles (iii)GMT
(D) What is the International Date Line? Which longitude is it?

Question 14

(A) Give reasons

i. Wind gets deflected from their normal path due to Rotation
ii. Noon is hotter than morning
(B) Define (i)Rotation (ii)Coriolis Effect (iii)Equinox
(C) What is twilight? Draw a neat-labelled diagram to show twilight.
(D) What are the effects of Earth’s revolution?
Question 15
(A) Name any two types of volcanoes, giving one example of each type
(B) Define the following terms-
i. Epicentre
ii. Focus
(C) Give a geographical reason for the following
i. Volcanic activity and earthquakes occur in the same belt
ii. All rivers do not form a delta
iii. Chemical weathering occurs more in Tropical Region
(D) Explain the meaning of the following terms
i. Deflation Hollow
ii. River meander
iii. Block disintegration
Question 16
(A) Differentiate between Vent and Volcanic Cone
(B) State any two characteristics of Mechanical Weathering
(C) Give a reason for each of the following-
i. Dormant volcanoes are regarded sleeping volcanoes
ii. Chemical weathering occurs in moist and cold climate
iii. Migratory sand dunes are uncertain and dangerous
(D) Draw a neat well-labelled diagram of seismograph
Question 17
(A) Answer the following
i. What is Physical Weathering?
ii. How are Earthquakes useful?
iii. Mention two landforms in the upper course
(B) Give geographical reasons for the following
i. The Northern Plains of India experience Earthquakes more
ii. Mechanical Weathering is more dominant in deserts
iii. In the middle course, the river gets widened
(C) Write two points of difference between Primary and Secondary
Waves
(D) Give the technical term for the following-
i. Peeling of outer layer of rock through expansion and
contraction
ii. Rusting of iron compounds in rocks due to water
Question 18
(A) Give reasons-
i. Extrusive rocks generally have small crystals
ii. Sedimentary rocks are also called stratified rocks
iii. Metamorphic rocks are good for usage as building material
(B) Define the following terms-
i. Dyke
ii. Glacial sedimentary rock
(C)
i. Differentiate between Calcareous Rocks and Carbonaceous
Rocks
ii. Mention any one use of Graphite
iii. Give an example of Metamorphic Rocks
(D) Give any two characteristics of Sedimentary rocks
Question 19
(A) In what way is Volcanic Activity useful to us?
(B) What is Plate Tectonic Theory? How do plates effect Earthquakes?
(C) Give reasons-
i. Some of the volcanic eruptions are followed by rainfall
ii. Deep trenches are formed on the ocean floor
iii. 66% of Earthquakes occur in the Circum-Pacific Belt
(D) Give technical term for the following-
i. Earthquakes originating below sea- leading to sea waves of
high magnitude
ii. Narrow opening of a volcano from where lava flows out
iii. Horizontal deposits of lava
Question 20
(A) Mention the types of weathering. Explain major agents of
mechanical weathering
(B) In reference to sand dunes, answer-
i. What is the origin of Sand Dunes?
ii. Two types of sand dunes
(C) Explain the formation of a waterfall and plunge pool with the help of
a diagram.
(D)
i. Differentiate between Meander and Ox-Bow Lake- 1 point
ii. Differentiate between Physical and Mechanical Weathering- 2
points
Question 21
(A) State four factors that affect the movement of ocean currents
(B) Draw a well labelled neat diagram showing the two type of tides
(C) Give reasons for the following-
i. Newfoundland has rich fishing grounds
ii. The Eastern Coast of Japan is very warm even in January
iii. Tidal range differs from one water body to the other
(D) State three ways in which oceans are important to us
Question 22
(A) Explain any two products of a volcano
(B) Differentiate between active and dormant volcanoes
(C) “Volcanic eruptions are termed as constructive forces”- Yes/No?
Justify your answer.
(D) Describe the causes of volcanic eruptions
Question 23
(A) Describe the causes of ocean currents
(B) Explain the circulation pattern of the North Atlantic Drift
(C) Draw a neat labelled diagram showing high tide and low tide due to
gravitational forces
(D) “Each day tide is delayed by 26 minutes”, Explain the reason
Question 24
(A) State any two causes of Ocean Currents
(B)
i. Define trade winds
ii. Name the Desert on the Western Coast of South Africa
(C) Give geographical reasons for each of the following
i. Eastern Coasts of USA are comparatively cold
ii. Water of Oyashio current form the richest fishing ground
iii. Warm currents produce a mild climate
(D)
i. Define Apogee
ii. Draw a neat, labelled diagram of varying distances of the
earth and moon
Question 25
(A) State two differences between Waves and Tides
(B) What are the main causes of the occurrence of tides?
(C) What is salinity? How does it affect ocean currents?
(D) Describe the effects of ocean currents
Question 26
(A) “Higher the latitude, lower is the temperature”- Justify the
statement with an example
(B)
i. What is the cause of ozone depletion?
ii. State impact of ozone depletion on human life
(C) Givereasons for the following –
i. Snow on Himalayan slope melts faster in Nepal than in Tibet
ii. Tropical deserts have a large range of annual temperatures
iii. Equatorial regions have low atmospheric temperature
throughout the year
(D) Draw a neat labelled diagram of the structure of Earth’s atmosphere
Question 27
(A) State two characteristics of Exosphere.
(B) Define Green-House Effect. When was the largest ozone-hole
noticed?
(C) Give reasons for the following-
i. North India has a greater range of temperature than South
India
ii. Land is heated and cooled faster than the Sea
iii. The atmosphere is the most dynamic entity
(D) Draw a diagram explaining that vertical rays are hotter than
slanting rays
Question 28
(A) How are the ions of the ionosphere used for long-distance
communication?
(B) All weather phenomenon occurs in the Troposphere. Give reasons.
(C) Draw a neat, well-labelled diagram showing the layers of the
atmosphere
(D) What is Global Warming? Mention the causes of Global Warming
Question 29
(A) Name the region in which the local winds blow-
i. Chinook
ii. Mistral
iii. Foehn
iv. Loo
(B)
i. What are doldrums
ii. Why are they called so?
(C) Draw a well labelled diagram of sea-breeze
(D) Give reasons for the following-
i. Roaring forties and furious fifties are found in the Southern
Hemisphere
ii. Low atmospheric pressure prevails over the Circum polar
region
iii. Cyclones are followed by anticyclones
Question 30
(A) Define atmospheric pressure
(B) Name any two types of local winds
(C) Give reasons for the following-
i. Dry air promotes greater evaporation
ii. There is a seasonal shifting in pressure belts
iii. Temperature and pressure are inversely related to another
(D) Draw a neat, well-labelled diagram to show relief rainfall
Question 31
(A) Mention the factors which affect the atmospheric pressure of a
place
(B) How does the Coriolis effect vary latitudinally?
(C) Draw a neat, well-labelled diagram to show Pressure Belts
(D)
i. In which latitudinal belts do Westerlies prevail?
ii. Mention any two features of the Westerlies
Question 32
(A)
i. Differentiate between Cyclones and Anticyclones
ii. Differentiate between Local Winds and Variable Winds
iii. Write how Absolute Humidity and Relative Humidity are
measured
(B) Define the following-
i. Pressure Gradient
ii. Jet streams
(C) Why is Monsoon known as Seasonal Wind? Mention the main
features of summer and winter monsoon
(D) Discuss the role of the following in the process of precipitation-
i. Evaporation
ii. Humidity
Question 33
(A) Distinguish between absolute humidity and relative humidity
(B)
i. Name the type of rainfall experienced in the Equatorial region
ii. State two characteristics of this type of rainfall
(C)
i. How is dew formed?
ii. How is frost different from dew?
iii. Why is fog commonly caused in the winter season?
(D) Give reasons-
i. A rain shadow is generally dry
ii. Frontal rain is common in mid latitudes
iii. Convectional rainfall is also called 4 o’clock rainfall
Question 34
(A) Explain how industrial waste and vehicular emission act as sources
of air pollution
(B) Which health hazards are associated with radioactive waste?
(C)
i. What is organic farming?
ii. Why is this form of farming gaining popularity?
(D) Discuss how individuals may reduce energy consumption to create a
cleaner world
Question 35
(A) Explain the types of air pollutants according to origin in
environment
(B) Describe the formation of acid rain due to pollution from industries
(C) Explain Eutrophication
i. As a cause of Water Pollution
ii. As an effect of Water Pollution
(D) What are the causes of soil pollution?
Question 36
(A) Explain advantages of using public transport system
(B) Suggest any two methods to save energy
(C) Describe characteristics of organic farming
(D) How does radioactive pollution affect human health? Explain with an
example
Question 37
(A) How does agriculture add to water pollution?
(B) Define pollution and pollutant
(C) What do you know about ‘Minamata’?
(D) What are the main sources of water pollution?
Question 38
(A) List the effects of soil pollution on Physical Environment
(B) Describe the importance of bio-fertilizers in controlling soil-pollution
(C) Explain the types of radioactive pollutants
(D) Enumerate the inorganic water pollution.
Question 39
(A) Mention type of pollutants on basis of degradation
(B) Define Smog. How is it harmful for health?
(C) Give reasons-
i. Fossil fuels should be used judiciously
ii. Nuclear radiations are more dangerous than other pollution
iii. It is harmful to dispose detergents in water bodies
(D) Mention two sources of noise. Draw a neat labelled diagram based
on classification of air pollution
Question 40
(A) Why are tropical deserts found along the west of the continents?
(B) Name the economic activities practiced in the Tropical Grassland
(C) Give reasons for the following-
i. Equatorial region is also called “Lungs of the world”
ii. Trees in the Mediterranean have long roots and thick barks
iii. Tundra region has a low range of annual temperature
(D)
i. What type of climate is experienced in the North-west part of
Europe?
ii. What is the human response to the typical climate of this
region?
Question 40
(A) Why is evaporation maximum in tropical deserts surrounded by
sea?
(B) Differentiate between the following-
i. Evergreen and Xerophytic Trees
ii. Steppes and Prairies
(C)
i. In which natural regions is shifting cultivation carried on?
ii. Mention two special cultures of the Mediterranean region