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    This document is the question paper for a Geography mid-term examination taken by 9th grade students at Bangalore International Public School. It contains 11 questions testing students' knowledge of topics related to physical geography, including the structure of the Earth, plate tectonics, weathering and erosion, landforms, climate and weather. The paper has two parts, with Part I containing short answer questions and Part II containing longer answer questions requiring explanations and diagrams. Students are instructed to attempt 7 questions total, with Part I being compulsory and 5 questions to be chosen from Part II.

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    This document is the question paper for a Geography mid-term examination taken by 9th grade students at Bangalore International Public School. It contains 11 questions testing students' knowledge of topics related to physical geography, including the structure of the Earth, plate tectonics, weathering and erosion, landforms, climate and weather. The paper has two parts, with Part I containing short answer questions and Part II containing longer answer questions requiring explanations and diagrams. Students are instructed to attempt 7 questions total, with Part I being compulsory and 5 questions to be chosen from Part II.

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    This document is the question paper for a Geography mid-term examination taken by 9th grade students at Bangalore International Public School. It contains 11 questions testing students' knowledge of topics related to physical geography, including the structure of the Earth, plate tectonics, weathering and erosion, landforms, climate and weather. The paper has two parts, with Part I containing short answer questions and Part II containing longer answer questions requiring explanations and diagrams. Students are instructed to attempt 7 questions total, with Part I being compulsory and 5 questions to be chosen from Part II.

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    BANGALORE INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

    58/2, Subramanyapura main Road, Chikkalasandra, Bangalore 61.


    MID TERM EXAMINATION – SEPTEMBER 2021
    Subject: Geography (HCG Paper – 2)
    Grade: IX Max. Marks: 80
    Date: 01.10.2021 Time: 9.15am to 11.15am
    Reading Time: 9.00am to 9.15am
    ________________________________________________________________
    _________
    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
    You are not allowed to write during the first 15 minutes
    This time is to be spent in reading the question paper
    The time given at the top of this paper is the time allowed for writing answers.
    This question paper contains 4 printed sides.
    ________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________
    Attempt seven questions in all
    PART I compulsory. All questions from PART I are to be attempted
    A total of five questions are to be attempted from PART II
    The intended marks are given in brackets [ ].
    ________________________________________________________________
    _____________________
    Part – I [30 marks]
    Attempt all the questions

    Question1
    Answer the following questions briefly:
    (a) What is the surface of the earth made up of ? [2]
    (b) Why earth is called the watery planet? [2]
    (c) State few advantages of plains. [2]
    (d) Name the factors that affect evaporation. [2]
    (e) Mention two constructive effects of earthquakes. [2]
    (f) How does Sial differ from Sima? [2]
    (g) Define the following terms: [2]
    (i) Weathering
    (ii) Exfoliation
    (h) Why are the places in the Torrid Zone hotter than in those other zones? [2]
    (i) Mention two adverse effects of volcanoes? [2]
    (j) Differentiate between intermontane plateau and volcanic plateau? [2]

    Question 2
    On the outline World map provided:
    (a) Shade and label the river Volga [1]
    (b) Shade and name the Iranian Plateau [1]
    (c) Shade and name the black Sea [1]
    (d) Mark and label the Urals [1]
    (e) Shade and label the Pacific Ocean [1]
    (f) Shade and label the Black Sea [1]
    (g) Shade and label the river Volga [1]
    (h) Shade and name the Brazilian Plateau [1]
    (i) Shade and label the Strait of Gibraltar [1]
    (j) Mark and label the Caucasus [1]

    PART II (50 Marks)


    Attempt any five questions from this part
    Question 3
    (a) What is Grid?
    [2]
    (b) Name the important climatic zones of the world?
    [2] (i)How many Time Zones do we have?
    (c) Give reason for the following:
    [3]
    Latitudes and longitudes are always expressed in angles.
    (d) Draw a neat diagram to show the Parallels of Latitude.
    [3]

    Question 4
    (a) Name an effect of the Earth’s rotation?
    [2]
    (b) Define the following:
    [2]
    (i)Ferrell’s Law
    (ii)Aphelion
    (c) Write the differences between Solstice and Equinox.
    [3]
    (d) What is meant by the Revolution of the Earth? What are its effects?
    [3]

    Question 5
    (a) What do you understand by mantle?
    [2]
    (b) State the properties of the core of the Earth?
    [2]
    (c) Why does the temperature increase as we go down(underground)?
    [3]
    (d) Draw a self-explanatory diagram showing the composition
    and structure of the Earth.
    [3]

    Question 6
    (a) Name the four major types of volcanic eruptions?
    [2]
    (i)Name any four major types of landforms associated with volcanoes?
    (b) Why Earthquakes are closely associated with volcanic belts?
    [2]
    (c) What are volcanoes? How are volcanoes caused?
    [3]
    (d) where do volcanic eruptions generally occur? Give one example.
    [3]

    Question 7
    (a)London experiences a lower temperature than Singapore
    throughout the year. Why? [2]
    (b)How is the use of local time inconvenient in the practical life?
    [2]
    (c)Distinguish between:
    [3]
    (i)Latitude and Longitude.
    (ii)Great Circle and Small Circle
    (iii)Equator and Prime Meridian
    (d)Large countries have many time zones. Why?
    [3]

    Question 8
    (a) Describe the distribution of Earthquakes in the world.
    [2]
    (b) State any two causes of earthquakes.
    [2]
    (c) Explain the consequences of earthquakes?
    [3]
    (d) Define the following terms:
    [3]
    (i)Tsunami
    (ii)Epicentre
    (iii)Richter Scale
    Question 9
    (a) Define weathering.
    [2]
    (b) What is carbonation?
    [2]
    (c) Distinguish between chemical weathering and mechanical weathering.
    [3]
    (d) How does biological weathering take place?
    [3]

    Question 10
    (a) What is orogenesis ? [2]
    (b) State the main uses of mountains? [2]
    (c) Define a plain. How does it differ from a plateau? [3]
    (d) How are alluvial plains formed? [3]
    Question 11
    (a) Convectional currents generally lead to rain. Give reason. [2]
    (b) Name the different forms of condensation. [2]
    (i)Name the different forms of precipitation
    (c)What is condensation? When does it occur? [3]
    (d) Explain the following terms: [3]
    (i) Absolute Humidity
    (ii) Relative Humidity
    (iii)Fog
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