7th Geography Ncert Chapter 7
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Based on the content of the chapter in the attached file, here are some important topics that students should study along with a brief summary for each:
1. Human Settlements:
– Early human settlements near river valleys for water and fertile land; difference between permanent and temporary settlements; types of rural settlements including compact and scattered settlements7.
2. Types of Houses:
– Houses in different regions based on climate conditions like thick mud walled houses in hot climates and houses with slanting roofs in regions with heavy rainfall; materials used for construction7.
3. Urban Settlements:
– Contrasting rural and urban settlements; reasons for migration to cities leading to issues like slums, pollution, and shortage of resources; description of villages, towns, and cities7.
4. Transport:
– Evolution of transport from walking to modern means; types of transport including roadways, railways, waterways, and airways; significance of each mode of transport and their impact on society7.
What are the natural conditions considered for selecting an ideal site for settlement?
1. favourable climate 2. availability of water 3. suitable land 4. fertile soil
Describe the two different types of rural settlements mentioned in the chapter.
Rural settlements can be compact or scattered. In a compact settlement, dwellings are closely built in a flat area, while a scattered settlement has dwellings spaced over an extensive area.
Explain the role of roads as a means of transport. Provide an example of a significant road mentioned in the chapter.
Roads are commonly used for short distances and can be metalled or unmetalled. An example is the Manali-Leh highway in the Himalayan Mountains, one of the highest roadways in the world.
Discuss the importance of railways as a mode of transport. How has technology influenced railway development?
Railways carry heavy goods and people over long distances quickly and cheaply. Inventions like the steam engine and advancements in diesel and electric engines have influenced railway development.
What are the two types of waterways mentioned in the chapter for transportation purposes?
The two types of waterways mentioned are inland waterways and sea routes.
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