NCERT Chapter Summary:  Human Environment - Settlement, Transport and Communication

NCERT Chapter Summary: Human Environment - Settlement, Transport and Communication

1. Define the term transhumance.

Transhumance is a seasonal movement of people who rear animals in search of new pastures according to changes in seasons.

2. Which is the highest roadway in the world?

Manali-Leh Highway in the Himalayan Mountains is one of the highest roadways in the world.

3. Which are the two types of waterways?

Waterways are mainly of two types - inland waterways and sea routes.

4. Which is the longest railway in the world?

The Trans-Siberian railway is the longest railway system in the world. It connects St. Petersburg in Western Russia to Vladivostok on the Pacific coast.

5. Name some of the important ports of the world.

Some of the important ports of the world are: 

  1. Singapore and Mumbai in Asia.
  2. New York and Los Angeles in North America.
  3. Rio de Janeiro in South America.
  4. Durban and Cape Town in Africa.
  5. Sydney in Australia.
  6. London and Rotterdam in Europe.

6. Which is the fastest way of transport, and why is it expensive?

Air Transport is the fastest way of transport. It is expensive due to high cost of fuels.