{"id":815405,"date":"2024-04-12T16:06:30","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T10:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/?p=815405"},"modified":"2024-04-12T16:06:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T10:36:30","slug":"ncert-solutions-class-8-geography-chapter-2-land-soil-water-natural-vegetation-and-wildlife-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/school-education\/ncert-solutions-class-8-geography-chapter-2-land-soil-water-natural-vegetation-and-wildlife-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"NCERT Solutions Class 8 Geography Chapter 2 \u2018Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources\u2019 (Free PDF)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are providing NCERT Solutions Class 8 Geography Chapter 2 \u2018Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources\u2019. A PDF of these solutions is also available for download. These will help you in preparing for your school exams. 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Let us get started!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-faa0a3f109e3a73840cf43010c70d440\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mVBqEIXAwdGcj_WOv2FRzRJvuzv6rZ8P\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong>Download the NCERT Solutions Class 8 Geography Chapter 2 PDF Here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8d21e5f10e80f927db91dcdf8bb897ee\"><strong>Explore Solutions of all the Chapters of Class 8 Geography<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/school-education\/ncert-solutions-class-8-geography-chapter-1-resources-free-pdf\/\"><strong>Chapter 1<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Chapter 2<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/school-education\/ncert-solutions-of-class-8-geography-chapter-3-agriculture\/\"><strong>Chapter 3<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/school-education\/ncert-solutions-class-8-geography-chapter-4-industries\/\"><strong>Chapter 4<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/school-education\/ncert-solutions-class-8-geography-chapter-5-human-resources\/\"><strong>Chapter 5<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ncert-solutions-class-8-geography-chapter-2-land-soil-water-natural-vegetation-and-wildlife-resources\">NCERT Solutions Class 8 Geography Chapter 2 \u2018Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources\u2019 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are NCERT Solutions of Class 8 Geography Chapter 2 \u2018Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources\u2019 to the questions in the exercise section of the lesson.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Answer the following questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(i) Which are the two main climatic factors responsible for soil formation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: Two main climatic factors responsible for soil formation include rainfall and temperature. In these, the rainfall influences the rate of humus formation and weathering.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(ii) Write any two reasons for land degradation today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: the rate of degradation of land is of concern today. The two reasons for land degradation are deforestation and overgrazing by cattle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(iii) Why is land considered an important resource?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: Land is one of the most important natural resources because it covers almost 30% area of the total Earth\u2019s surface and can be used in many ways such as agriculture, forestry, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(iv) Name any two steps that the government has taken to conserve plants and animals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: Two major steps taken by the government to protect and conserve plants, animals and natural vegetation are:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves are made to protect our natural vegetation and wildlife.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awareness programmes like social forestry and Vanamohatasava are being encouraged at the regional and community level.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(v) Suggest three ways to conserve water.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: Three main ways to conserve water are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a. Aforestation that is Increasing forest cover and other vegetation to slow the surface runoff.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b. Using rainwater harvesting to replenish groundwater.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c. Using less water-intensive methods in agriculture.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Tick the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(i) Which one of the following is NOT a factor of soil formation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(a) Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(b) Soil texture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(c) Organic matter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answe<\/strong>r: b. Soil Texture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(ii) Which one of the following methods is most appropriate to check soil erosion on steep slopes?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(a) Shelterbelts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(b) Mulching<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(c) Terrace cultivation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: c) Terrace cultivation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(iii) Which one of the following is NOT in favour of the conservation of nature?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(a) switch off the bulb when not in use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(b) close the tap immediately after using<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(c) dispose poly packs after shopping<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: c) Dispose poly packs after shopping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Match the following<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Column A<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Column B<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Land use<\/td><td>prevent soil erosion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Humus<\/td><td>narrow zone of contact between the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rock Dams<\/td><td>productive use of land<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biosphere<\/td><td>organic matter deposited on top soil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Contour ploughing<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Column A<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Column B<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Land use<\/td><td>productive use of land<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Humus<\/td><td>organic matter deposited on top soil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rock Dams<\/td><td>prevent soil erosion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biosphere<\/td><td>narrow zone of contact between the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4: State whether the given statement is true or false. If true, give the reasons.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(i). Ganga\u2013Brahmaputra plain of India is an overpopulated region<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: True.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(ii) Water availability per person in India is declining.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: True&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(iii) Rows of trees planted in the coastal areas to check the wind movement are called intercropping.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: False&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(iv). Human interference and changes of climate can maintain the ecosystem.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: False&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-faa0a3f109e3a73840cf43010c70d440\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mVBqEIXAwdGcj_WOv2FRzRJvuzv6rZ8P\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong>Download the NCERT Solutions Class 8 Geography Chapter 2 PDF Here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8d21e5f10e80f927db91dcdf8bb897ee\"><strong>Explore Solutions of all the Chapters of Class 8 Geography<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/school-education\/ncert-solutions-class-8-geography-chapter-1-resources-free-pdf\/\"><strong>Chapter 1<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Chapter 2<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/school-education\/ncert-solutions-of-class-8-geography-chapter-3-agriculture\/\"><strong>Chapter 3<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/school-education\/ncert-solutions-class-8-geography-chapter-4-industries\/\"><strong>Chapter 4<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/school-education\/ncert-solutions-class-8-geography-chapter-5-human-resources\/\"><strong>Chapter 5<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Class 8 SST (Geography) | Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation &amp; 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What is the name of chapter 2 in class 8 sst geography?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> The name of SST Geography Class 8 Chapter 2 is \u201cLand, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1710403296635\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. What is land?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Land is one of the most important natural resources and covers almost 30% area of the total Earth\u2019s surface.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1710403308310\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q3. What is wildlife Class 8 answer?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Wildlife includes animals, birds, insects as well as aquatic life forms. Animals big or small, all are integral to maintaining balance in the ecosystem.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow Leverage Edu for complete study material on <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/school-education\/ncert-solutions-class-8-geography\/\"><strong>CBSE Notes of Class 8 Geography<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We are providing NCERT Solutions Class 8 Geography Chapter 2 \u2018Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources\u2019.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":109,"featured_media":815407,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"editor_notices":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[477,389],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-815405","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-ncert-study-material","8":"category-school-education"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>NCERT Solutions Class 8 Geography Chapter 2 \u2018Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources\u2019 (Free PDF)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 | Leverage Edu Discover<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check out NCERT Solutions Class 8 Geography Chapter 2 here. 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