1. What is human environment interaction?
š Relationship between humans and nature
2. Name the two regions studied in this chapter.
š Tropical and subtropical
3. Which tropical region is discussed?
š Amazon Basin
4. Which subtropical region is discussed?
š GangaāBrahmaputra Basin
5. Where is the Amazon Basin located?
š South America
6. Which river flows through the Amazon Basin?
š Amazon River
7. What type of climate does the Amazon Basin have?
š Hot and wet
8. Which forest is found in the Amazon Basin?
š Tropical rainforest
9. Name one tree found in Amazon forests.
š Rubber tree
10. Name one animal found in Amazon Basin.
š Monkey
11. What is shifting cultivation called in Amazon?
š Slash and burn
12. What crops are grown in Amazon Basin?
š Tapioca, pineapple
13. What is the main occupation of people in Amazon Basin?
š Farming
14. Where is the GangaāBrahmaputra Basin located?
š Indian subcontinent
15. Name the main rivers of this basin.
š Ganga and Brahmaputra
16. What type of climate does this region have?
š Moderate monsoon climate
17. Which season brings rainfall here?
š Monsoon
18. Which soil is found in this region?
š Fertile alluvial soil
19. Name one major crop grown here.
š Rice
20. Name one cash crop grown here.
š Jute
21. What is the main occupation of people here?
š Agriculture
22. Name one domestic animal found here.
š Cow
23. Which animal is common in Sundarbans?
š Royal Bengal Tiger
24. What type of vegetation is found here?
š Tropical deciduous
25. Why is population dense in this region?
š Fertile land
26. Name one major city in this basin.
š Kolkata
27. What type of houses are found in flood-prone areas?
š Stilt houses
28. How do rivers help people?
š Transport and irrigation
29. What do people use forests for?
š Food and shelter
30. What does this chapter show?
š Humanānature dependence
š Quick Revision Tricks
š Regions:
AāG ā Amazon Basin ā GangaāBrahmaputra Basin
š Climate Types:
HāW / M ā Hot & Wet (Amazon) ā Monsoon (Ganga Basin)