Explanation

Earth rotates 360° in 24 hours.

So, 1 hour = 15° longitude.

And 1 minute = 0.25° (15° ÷ 60).

Time difference = 2 hr 20 min.

Longitude difference = 35°.

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Explanation

• Pampas are vast natural grasslands in South America.
• They are mainly located in Argentina, Uruguay, and parts of Brazil.
• These regions are flat and highly fertile for agriculture and cattle farming.
• It is famous for livestock (especially cattle) rearing.
• It is one of the most important grassland regions in the world.

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Explanation

RF (Representative Fraction) 1:50,000 means:

1 unit on map = 50,000 units on ground

So, 1 cm on map = 50,000 cm on ground

Convert cm to meters:

100 cm = 1 meter

50,000 cm = 500 meters

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Explanation

• Pacific Ring of Fire is a major zone of volcanoes and earthquakes around the Pacific Ocean.
• It is mainly formed due to subduction zones, where one tectonic plate slides under another.
• This process creates volcanic activity and seismic earthquakes.
• It contains about 75% of the world’s active volcanoes.
• It is the most geologically active region on Earth.

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Explanation

• Shifting cultivation is also known as Milpa system in America.
• It is a farming method where land is cleared.
• It is used for a few years, then left fallow.
• Farmers grow crops like maize, beans, and squash.
• It is common in Central and South America (Mesoamerican regions).
• Soil fertility is restored naturally after shifting.

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