Chapter- 2.6            Money


Question 1: What is the title of the lesson in Section 2.8?

Answer: The title of the lesson is “Small Towns and Rivers”.

Question 2: What is the main purpose of the Ice Breakers in this lesson?
Answer:
The main purpose is to discuss the importance of rivers in the growth of civilizations and cities.

Question 3: Why have most civilizations flourished on the banks of rivers?
Answer:
Civilizations flourished on river banks because rivers provide water, fertile soil, and transportation.

Question 4: What is the first reason mentioned for the growth of civilizations near rivers?
Answer:
Availability of water is the first reason.

Question 5: Give another reason why civilizations developed near rivers.
Answer:
Fertile land for agriculture is another reason.

Question 6: Give a third reason for civilizations flourishing near rivers.
Answer:
Rivers provide fish and other food resources.

Question 7: Give a fourth reason for the importance of rivers to civilizations.
Answer:
Rivers serve as a means of transport and trade.

Question 8: Which city is mentioned as situated on the banks of the Ganga?
Answer:
Varanasi is situated on the banks of the Ganga.

Question 9: Which river flows through the city of Yamuna?
Answer:
Yamuna flows through cities like Delhi and Agra.

Question 10: Name a city on the banks of the Godavari.
Answer:
Rajahmundry is situated on the banks of the Godavari.

Question 11: Name a city on the banks of the Varada river.
Answer:
Bagalkot is situated on the banks of the Varada.

Question 12: Name a city on the banks of the Krishna river.
Answer:
Vijayawada is situated on the banks of the Krishna.

Question 13: Name a city on the banks of the Tapi river.
Answer:
Surat is situated on the banks of the Tapi.

Question 14: Which river flows through London?
Answer:
The River Thames flows through London.

Question 15: Which river flows through Cairo?
Answer:
The Nile flows through Cairo.

Question 16: Which river flows through New York?
Answer:
The Hudson River flows through New York.

Question 17: Which river flows through Paris?
Answer:
The Seine flows through Paris.

Question 18: Why do cities prosper on the banks of rivers?
Answer:
Cities prosper due to water supply, fertile land, trade, transport, and economic opportunities.

Question 19: What kind of changes occur when cities grow on river banks?
Answer:
Changes include urban development, pollution, construction of bridges, and alteration of river flow.

Question 20: How can river conservation help cities?
Answer:
River conservation ensures clean water, sustainable growth, and protection of aquatic life.

Question 21: Give an example of a civilization that grew near a river.
Answer:
The Indus Valley Civilization grew near the Indus River.

Question 22: What are the benefits of fertile soil near rivers?
Answer:
Fertile soil helps in growing crops and supporting agriculture.

Question 23: How do rivers help in transportation?
Answer:
Rivers allow movement of goods and people, which boosts trade and communication.

Question 24: What is one negative impact of city growth on rivers?
Answer:
Pollution from sewage and industries can harm rivers.

Question 25: How does trade increase near rivers?
Answer:
Rivers provide easy transport routes, making trade faster and cheaper.

Question 26: Why is it important to discuss river conservation in class?
Answer:
It teaches students the value of natural resources and sustainable development.

Question 27: How does urbanization affect river ecosystems?
Answer:
Urbanization can lead to water contamination, reduced fish populations, and loss of natural habitats.

Question 28: What should students do in groups according to the activity?
Answer:
Students should discuss the changes that occur when cities grow on river banks.

Question 29: How can development of cities and river conservation go together?
Answer:
By planning sustainable growth, treating sewage, and preventing pollution, cities and rivers can coexist.

Question 30: What is the overall message of this Ice Breakers activity?
Answer:
The overall message is that rivers are essential for civilization, cities prosper on river banks, and conserving rivers is vital for sustainable development.

Answer by Dimpee Bora