JBCN International School, Parel

Semester 1 Academic Review

December 2023

Subject: Geography Date: 4th December 2023

Grade: 8 Duration: 1 Hr 30 Mins Marks:70

Candidate Name: ____________________________________________________________

Division: __________ Roll No: _____________

Read the instructions carefully:

● Write your name, division and roll number in the space provided.
● Do not open the question paper unless instructed to do so.
● You must not use highlighters, glue or correction fluid in the paper.
● Make sure that you write your answers neatly and legibly.
● Answer all the questions
● AO1 - Knowledge and understanding, AO2 - Skills and Analysis, AO3 - Judgment and
Decision Making

For Teacher’s Use

AOs Description Marks Max
Obtained Marks

AO1 Section – A Q1, 21 Marks

Q2
Section – B Q3

AO2 Section – B Q4 35 Marks

a, b, & c Q5

AO3 Section – C Q6 14 Marks Invigilator’s

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Total 70 Marks Examiner’s

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 SECTION A Total Marks 15

Q1. Give any two examples (10)

i) Give examples of Terrorist attack in the world 1) ________________________

2) _____________________________

ii) Two known disastrous earthquakes

1) __________________________ 2) _______________________

iii) Two examples of disasters caused because of flood

1) __________________________ 2) _______________________

iv) Name two seas in Asia 1) __________________________

2) _______________________

v) Name two plateaus in Asia 1) __________________________

2) _______________________

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Q2 In the given topographical map give the 4 digit grid reference of the following things. (5)

Source: https://www.stcuthberts.com/media/4657/grid-references-booklet.pdf

SECTION B Total Marks 41

Q3 Complete the table with correct pairing. (6)

Regions of Asia Country from the region Country

i) East Asia Russia

ii) Central Asia Saudi Arabia

iii) South-East Asia South Korea

iv) West Asia Sri Lanka

v) North Asia East Timore

vi) South Asia Turkmenistan

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Q4. In the given topographical map give the 6 digit grid reference of the following things. (5)
a)

A-
B-
C-
D-
E-

Source: https://nesbrec.org.uk/recording-services/grid-references/

b) [8]
In the given physical map of Asia name physical features denoted with number. Identify the
physical feature and name it.

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 Source: https://worldmapwithcountries.net/2018/07/21/physical-map-of-asia/

i) __________________ iv) __________________ vii) __________________

ii) __________________ v) __________________ viii) __________________

iii) __________________ vi) __________________

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c) In the given Political Map of Asia name the countries denoted with number. [7]

Source: https://in.pinterest.com/vaibhavartssoma/

i) ________________ iv) __________________ vii) _________________

ii) ________________ v) __________________

iii) ________________ vi) __________________

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 Answer the following in brief.
Q5

i) Explain with 2 reasons, why the War is classified as disaster? And give two examples of it. (4)

ii) What type of vegetation is found in Temperate grassland? Explain with two reasons how it is (4)
different from other Cool Temperate Eastern Margin Climate.

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iii) Describe the geographical diversity of Asia with any 3 physical features.

a)

b)

c)

Compare the following types of Climate in Asia

iv) (6)
Cold Temperate Climate Tropical Monsoon Temperate or Mild-
Climate latitude Desert Climate
Climate:

Natural
Vegetation:

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 SECTION – C Total Marks 14

Q6 Comprehend the following picture and answer the questions given below.

Source: https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/bhopal-gas-tragedy-1638433721-1

What was the reason of this disaster? Give any 3 precautions that can be taken to avoid loss
i) (4)
of life and property.

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ii) Do you think the destruction caused due to such a disaster causes a setback to our daily life? (4)
Justify your answer with 3 reasons.

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 Refer to the following source given below and answer the questions:
(6)

Source: https://www.adb.org/news/infographics/recent-significant-disasters-asia-and-pacific-region

iii) a) Name any regions of Asia where we can see frequent earthquakes. What is the possible
reason of it? (4)

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 b) Floods are common in North India and East China, what precautions need to be taken to
prevent the loss of life and property in floods? (2)

Learner's self reflection and review

For each question, reflect on why you think you got it wrong. Use the choices below or add the
ones you have realized.

a. I didn’t understand what the question was asking

b. Understood what the question was asking but wasn’t sure about the content

c. Careless mistake

d. I didn’t know the material because I didn’t study this or I’m not sure we ever talked about this ( Others -
maybe there is another reason you can think of)

Questions I got Question Type (Recall, Reason I got it wrong (use Where the material can be
wrong knowledge and choices above and elaborate) found (Course books,
Understanding , PowerPoints,
Application, Significance, notes, etc)
Relationship, Other)

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Moving forward: What concepts I need to work on: —-------------------------------------------------------------------

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Two Academic goals I want to set for my next exams: —----------------------------------------------------------------

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