Geography Answer Writing Day-17

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GAWP Day-17

 

Q.1) On the outline map of India, mark the location of all the following. Write the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/ environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry.: (2 x 5 =10 marks)

  1. Port Blair
  2. Nokrek lake
  3. Kanha National Park
  4. Gangotri glacier
  5. Luni river

Q.2) Explain the following terminologies in about 50 words each: (5 x 5 =25 marks)

  1. Pedogenesis
  2. Laterization
  3. Podzolization
  4. Gleying
  5. Bog soil

Q.3) Classify soils based on their zonal distribution and describe the characteristics of pedocals. (2015) (20 marks)


Q.4) Present a classification of the soils of the world and give their economic significance. (1992) (15 marks)


Q.5) Healthy soil is the real key to feeding the world. Explain (15 marks)

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/agriculture/healthy-soil-is-the-real-key-to-feeding-the-world-57575


 

 

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Mahi
Mahi
5 years ago

Q.No 02comment image comment image

Study Villae
Study Villae
5 years ago
Reply to  Mahi

Well written. Write the type of climate and associated vegetation and tree types for each of the soils. It will be easy for last minute revision during exams.

Mahi
Mahi
5 years ago
Reply to  Study Villae

Thank you Sir !! Vl add suggested points

Mahi
Mahi
5 years ago

Q.No 03comment image comment image comment image

Study Villae
Study Villae
5 years ago
Reply to  Mahi

Most important is diagram. Please include the world pattern of soil (zonal) diagram in your answer.
mention tundra type soil and prairie soils in the answer.

When you write characteristics please do write the climatic conditions (temp and ppt) and vegetation of the soil region.

Mahi
Mahi
5 years ago
Reply to  Study Villae

Thank you Sir !! will add suggested points

Mahi
Mahi
5 years ago

Q.No 04comment image comment image comment image comment image

Study Villae
Study Villae
5 years ago
Reply to  Mahi

Exhaustive answer. Well written.
Second part i.e. economic importance add more points.