CBSE Class VII Social Science Solutions

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What is pangea?

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It is believed by the scientists that millions of years ago all the continents were joined together to form a supercontinent which is known as pangea.

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What are tectonic or lithospheric plates?

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The Earth's crust consists of large and small plates which form continents and ocean basins. These plates are called tectonic or lithospheric plates.

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What is the study of earthquakes called?

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The study of earthquake is called seismology.

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Name four young fold mountains of the world.

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Four young fold mountains of the world are :

  1. The Rockies of North America
  2. The Andes of South America
  3. The Alps of Europe
  4. The Himalayas of Asia
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What are flood plains?

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A flood plain is a flat or nearly flat land adjacent to a stream or river where the materials get deposited and form a fertile plain.