Exploring Continents – Africa, Australia and Antarctica

Samacheer Book Back Questions And Answers For Geography Standard 8 Full Book “Exploring Continents – Africa, Australia and Antarctica”

I Choose the correct answer:
1. The southernmost tip of Africa is _____.
a) Cape Blanca
b) Cape Agulhas
c) Cape of Good Hope
d) Cape Town

2. The manmade canal through an isthmus between Egypt and Sinai Peninsula is
a) Panama Canal
b) Aswan Canal
c) Suez Canal
d) Albert Canel

3. In respect of the Mediterranean climate, consider the following statements and choose the correct answer.
1. The average rainfall is 15cm
2. The summers are hot and dry; winters are rainy.
3. Winters are cool and dry; Summers are hot and wet
4. Citrus fruits are grown
a) 1 is correct
b) 2 and 4 are correct
c) 3 and 4 are correct
d) All are correct

4. The range which separates the west and east flowing rivers in Australia is
a) Great Dividing Range
b) Himalayan range
c) Flinders range
d) Mac Donnell range

5. Kalgoorile is famous for _____ mining.
a) Diamond
b) Platinum
c) Silver
d) Gold

II Fill in the blanks:
1. Atlas Mountain is located in _____ continent.
2. _____ is the highest peak of Africa.
3. _____ is the most common tree in Australia.
4. A temperate grass land of Australia is called _____.
5. _____ is the first Indian research station in Antarctica.

Answers:
1. Northwest Africa
2. Mt. Kilimanjaro
3. Eucalyptus
4. Downs
5. Dakshin Gangotri

III Match the following:
1. Pinnacle                         A. Equatorial Forest
2. Krill                                B. Salt Lake
3. Ostrich                           C. Small red fish
4. Lake Eyre                       D. Flightless bird
5. Jewel of the earth          E. Pointed limestone pillars

Answers:
1. E
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. A

IV Let us learn:
1. Assertion (A): Aurora is a curtain of colour lights appear in the sky.
Reason (R): They are caused by magnetic storms in the upper atmosphere.
a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation for A.
b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation for A
c) A is true but R is false.
d) R is true but A is false

2. Assertion (A): A geological feature of Africa is the Great Rift Valley.
Reason (R): A Rift valley is a large crack in the earth’s surface formed by tectonic activity.
a) Both A and R is individually true and R is the correct explanation for A.
b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation for A
c) A is true but R is false.
d) R is true but, A is false