1. Why is the Valley of Flowers called a botanical wonderland? 2 Marks
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Answer: It is called a botanical wonderland because a very large variety of flowers bloom there, creating a colourful natural landscape during the flowering season.

2. Why were living root bridges useful to local people during the monsoon? 2 Marks
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Answer: They created durable crossings over waterways where ordinary bamboo or wooden bridges could be damaged by heavy rain and strong water.

3. What makes the Lonar Crater Lake unusual? 2 Marks
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Answer: It is a meteorite-impact crater formed in basaltic rock and contains a saline lake inside its circular depression, making it a rare geological site.

4. Why do vehicles appear to roll uphill at Magnetic Hill? 2 Marks
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Answer: The textbook explains that the surrounding slopes and horizon create an optical illusion, making the road’s gradient appear different from what it actually is.

5. What causes the glowing waters described at Kumbalangi? 2 Marks
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Answer: The source explains that bioluminescence from a high concentration of micro-planktons makes the water appear to glow at night.

6. How do mangrove roots help the coastline? 2 Marks
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Answer: They slow the movement of tidal water, help stabilise the coastline and reduce erosion.

7. Why is Chandipur described as an ‘invisible’ beach phenomenon? 2 Marks
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Answer: The sea retreats far from the shore during ebb tide and later returns at high tide, so visitors can watch the water seem to disappear and reappear.

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