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Asia: Location & Physical Features — Question 3

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The lower courses and mouth of the rivers Ob, Yenisei and Lena remain frozen throughout the year.

Answer

The lower courses and mouth of the rivers Ob, Yenisei and Lena remain frozen throughout the year as they lie beyond the Arctic Circle and this region has extremely cold climate.


Source: This question is from Asia: Location & Physical Features, Geography — Class 8, ICSE Board.

Key Concepts Covered

This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Asia: Location & Physical Features: Question, Lower, Courses, Mouth, Rivers, Yenisei. These are fundamental topics in Geography that students are expected to master as part of the ICSE Class 8 curriculum.

A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your ICSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Geography papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.

How to Give Reasons Effectively

When asked to give reasons, structure your answer as cause-and-effect. State the fact first, then explain why it occurs using scientific or conceptual reasoning. Each reason should be supported by evidence or a principle from the syllabus. Write in complete sentences and avoid vague statements. For multi-mark questions, provide multiple distinct reasons.

Key Points to Remember

  • Reference specific locations, latitudes, or regions in your answers.
  • Explain both physical and human factors where applicable.
  • Use map references and diagrams to strengthen answers.
  • Link geographic concepts to current real-world examples.

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