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B. Fill in the blanks :

1. The latitudinal extent of the Amazon basin is ________________ latitudes.
2. ________________ are famous for Bengal Tiger as well as crocodiles and alligator.

3. ________________ experiences the monsoon type of climate.
4. ________________ is the main occupation in the Ganga-Brahmaputra region.

5. The rainforests of Amazon Basin are also called the ________________.

C. Match the following :

Column 'A' Column 'B'
1. Selvas (a) The lightest wood
2. Mangroves (b) Drug

3. Quinine (c) Tropical rainforests
4. Sunderban (d) Sundari trees
5. Balsa (e) Largest delta

D. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false :
1. Amazon basin is the largest basin in the world.
2. The Ganga Action Plan is a project undertaken by the government to clean the river Yamuna.
3. Fishing is the main occupation in the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin.

4. The Amazon basin lies in North America.
E. Answer these Questions :
1. What do you know about the location of the Amazon basin?

2. Name the continent in which Amazon basin is located. What types of crops are grown in the
Amazon basin.
3. What is the latitudinal extent of Amazon basin and Ganga-Brahmaputra basin?
4. Write a short note on the wildlife of the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin.

5. Distinguish between wildlife in the Amazon basin and Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin.
6. Describe the climatic conditions of Ganga-Brahmaputra basin which help in agriculture.

Life Skills and Value (Activity)

• Collect pictures of the animals, trees and people of the Amazon and Ganga-Brahmaputra basin
and prepare an album.
• Watch “National Geographical Channel” on T.V. It broadcasts documentaries on the wildlife. Share
your experience with the class.

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