Question

State whether the given sta If true, write the reasons. (i) Ganga-Brahmaputra plain of India is an overpopulated region. (ii) Water availability per person in India is declining. (iii) Rows of trees planted in the coastal areas to check the wind movement is called intercropping. (iv) Human interference and changes of climate can maintain the ecosystem. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

social Dhaka Sharif Chhattisgarh

Answer 2

1

True

• Reason: Plains and river valleys offer suitable land for agriculture. Hence, they are densely populated.
• The Ganga-Brahmaputra plain has even topography and highly fertile soil.

2

True

• Humans use huge amounts of water not only for drinking and washing but also in the process of production. Water for agriculture, industries, generating electricity through reservoirs of dams are the other usages. Increasing population, rising demands for food and cash crops, increasing urbanisation and rising standards of living are the major factors leading to shortages in supply of fresh water either due to drying up of water sources or water pollution.

3

False

• Row of trees planted in the coastal areas to check the wind movement is called Shelter Belts

4

False

• Changes in climate and human interferences can cause the loss of natural habitats for the plants and animals, hence destroy the ecosystem.