World Geography: Some Glimpses Class 8 Question Bank | MCQs, True False, A-R & Match
A. Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Why is the Earth called the “Blue Planet”?
a) It has a blue atmosphere.
b) About 71% of its surface is covered with water.
c) It is the coldest planet.
d) It reflects only blue light.
Answer: b
2. Which of the following best describes the shape of the Earth?
a) Perfect sphere
b) Cube
c) Oblate spheroid
d) Cylinder
Answer: c
3. Why do all map projections have some distortion?
a) Maps are drawn on paper.
b) The Earth’s curved surface cannot be flattened without distortion.
c) Cartographers make mistakes.
d) Maps are drawn using colours.
Answer: b
4. Which map projection preserves shape and direction, making it useful for navigation?
a) Robinson Projection
b) Mercator Projection
c) Political Map
d) Physical Map
Answer: b
5. What percentage of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans?
a) 51%
b) 61%
c) 71%
d) 81%
Answer: c
6. Which ocean is the largest and deepest in the world?
a) Atlantic Ocean
b) Arctic Ocean
c) Indian Ocean
d) Pacific Ocean
Answer: d
7. How do ocean currents mainly affect the Earth?
a) They increase earthquakes.
b) They influence climate.
c) They create deserts.
d) They form mountains.
Answer: b
8. Which is the deepest ocean trench in the world?
a) Java Trench
b) Peru Trench
c) Mariana Trench
d) Tonga Trench
Answer: c
9. Why are coral reefs called the “Rainforests of the Sea”?
a) They receive heavy rainfall.
b) They support a great variety of marine life.
c) They are found only in forests.
d) They are made of trees.
Answer: b
10. Which human activities are mainly responsible for threatening the Great Barrier Reef?
a) Snowfall and earthquakes
b) Overfishing, pollution, and climate change
c) Volcanoes only
d) River floods
Answer: b
11. Which is the highest and largest plateau in the world?
a) Colorado Plateau
b) Tibetan Plateau
c) Deccan Plateau
d) Brazilian Plateau
Answer: b
12. Why is the Tibetan Plateau called the “Third Pole”?
a) It is near Antarctica.
b) It has the largest freshwater reserves outside the polar regions.
c) It is always covered with snow.
d) It is located at the North Pole.
Answer: b
13. The Gobi Desert is mainly located in which two countries?
a) India and Pakistan
b) Mongolia and China
c) China and Japan
d) Russia and Kazakhstan
Answer: b
14. Which mountain range forms the natural boundary between Europe and Asia?
a) Alps
b) Andes
c) Rockies
d) Ural Mountains
Answer: d
15. Why is the European Plain important?
a) It has many volcanoes.
b) It has fertile land supporting agriculture and settlements.
c) It is covered with deserts.
d) It has the world’s largest glacier.
Answer: b
16. Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
a) Gobi Desert
b) Atacama Desert
c) Sahara Desert
d) Thar Desert
Answer: c
17. Which river is known as the cradle of the ancient Egyptian civilisation?
a) Amazon
b) Congo
c) Nile
d) Yangtze
Answer: c
18. Which mountain range is located along the western coast of South America?
a) Alps
b) Rockies
c) Andes
d) Urals
Answer: c
19. Which environmental issue is the biggest threat to the Amazon Rainforest?
a) Earthquakes
b) Deforestation
c) Snowfall
d) Tsunamis
Answer: b
20. The Atacama Desert is famous throughout the world for its:
a) Heavy rainfall
b) Stargazing and clear skies
c) Dense forests
d) Coral reefs
Answer: b
21. The Grand Canyon has been formed on which plateau?
a) Tibetan Plateau
b) Brazilian Plateau
c) Colorado Plateau
d) Deccan Plateau
Answer: c
22. Yellowstone National Park is situated in which mountain range?
a) Andes
b) Alps
c) Rockies
d) Urals
Answer: c
23. Why are the Great Lakes important to North America?
a) They contain coral reefs.
b) They provide freshwater and support shipping.
c) They produce petroleum.
d) They contain deserts.
Answer: b
24. Which major geographical feature is found in Australia?
a) European Plain
b) Great Australian Desert
c) Tibetan Plateau
d) Sahara Desert
Answer: b
25. Which human activities disturb the natural balance of ecosystems?
a) Afforestation
b) Pollution, deforestation, and overuse of resources
c) Rainfall
d) River formation
Answer: b
True / False:
1. The Earth is a perfect sphere.
2. Oceans cover about 71% of the Earth’s surface.
3. The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean.
4. Coral reefs support rich biodiversity.
5. The Tibetan Plateau is called the Third Pole.
6. The Sahara is the largest cold desert.
7. The Amazon Rainforest is affected by deforestation.
8. The Ural Mountains separate Europe and Asia.
9. Ocean currents have no effect on climate.
10. Human activities can disturb ecological balance.
Answer: 1-False, 2- True, 3-True, 4- True, 5-True, 6- False, 7- True, 8- True, 9- False, 10-True
Assertion–Reason Questions:
A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
1. Assertion (A): The Great Lakes are important for shipping and freshwater supply.
Reason (R): They are connected by waterways that support transport and commerce.
Answer: B
2. Assertion (A): The Sahara Desert receives heavy rainfall every year.
Reason (R): It is the largest hot desert in the world.
Answer: D
3. Assertion (A): Oceans help regulate the Earth’s climate.
Reason (R): Oceans absorb and slowly release heat, influencing temperature and rainfall.
Answer: A
4. Assertion (A): Human activities such as deforestation can disturb ecological balance.
Reason (R): Deforestation increases biodiversity.
Answer: C
5. Assertion (A): Coral reefs are called the “Rainforests of the Sea.”
Reason (R): They support a great variety of marine plants and animals.
Answer: A
6. Assertion (A): The Mercator Projection shows the correct size of all continents.
Reason (R): It preserves shape and direction, making it useful for navigation.
Answer: D
7. Assertion (A): The Tibetan Plateau is known as the “Third Pole.”
Reason (R): It is the source of many major rivers in Asia.
Answer: B