Samacheer Kalvi solutions for Social Science - Term 3 [English] Class 7 TN Board chapter 2.1 - Exploring Continents – North America and South America [Latest edition]

The ______ separates North America from Asia.

______ is known as the “sugar bowl of the world”.

______ are the longest rivers in North America.

______ is the longest mountain chain in the world.

______ basin gets rainfall every day because of its equatorial location.

______ 86m below the sea level is the lowest part of the continent of North America.

______ is one of the world's best fishing grounds.

The highest peak in the Andes is ______ on the Chile - Argentina border.

______ of the equatorial regions are called the “lungs of the world”.

______ is also known as the “coffee pot” of the world.

Match the following

The eastern coast of North America particularly USA enjoys mild climate

United States of America is known as “Melting Pot”

Though Quito and Amazon basin are in the same latitude Quito enjoys eternal Spring. Whereas Amazon basin is hot.

Peru is one of the world’s largest producers of tropical fish.

Distinguish between 

The Rocky mountain and the Appalachian mountain.

Distinguish between 

The Prairies and the Pampas grassland.

Distinguish between

Tundra and Taiga.

Assertion (A): Cotton grows well in southern and western states of North America.

Reason (R): Warm summer with frequent rainfall and fertile soil which provide favorable condition.

Assertion (A): Industries in the South America has developed rapidly.

Reason (R): The continent lacks infrastructure (especially transport) need for industrialization.

Name the boundaries of North America.

Write a note on Mackenzie River.

What type of fruits are cultivated in North America? Name some of them.

Give a short note about the lifestyle of an Eskimos.

Which are the densely populated areas of North America?

Name the physiographic divisions of South America.

What is called “4’o clock rains”?

Name the flora and fauna of equatorial forest in South America.

What is known as “Estancias”?

Name the major export of South America.

Give an account of the climate of North America.

Describe the Heavy Engineering Industries in North America.

Describe the drainage system in South America.

Write briefly about the major races in South America.

With the help of the map given in the text and an atlas, name the seas and bays in North America.

Mark the rivers Amazon, Orinoco, Negro, Paraguay, Uruguay on a map of South America.

Given below are some important cities with industries placed in options. Pick out the correct answer from them.

Pittsburgh 

Given below are some important cities with industries placed in options. Pick out the correct answer from them.

Chicago- 

Given below are some important cities with industries placed in options. Pick out the correct answer from them.

Ontario-

Given below are some important cities with industries placed in options. Pick out the correct answer from them.

Chile-

Given below are some important cities with industries placed in options. Pick out the correct answer from them.

Uruguay- 

Name the highest peak in South America.

An active volcano in South America.

The largest river in the world.

The highest falls in the world

The combined Parana and Paraguay rivers.

Collect pictures of the animals and birds of North America and South America and make a scrapbook.