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NCERT Solutions for Class 8 SST Part 2 Chapter 1 World Geography: Some Glimpses Page 1 The Big Questions? Question 1. What are the unique physical features of the continents? Answer: Each continent has distinct physical features such as mountains, plateaus, plains, deserts, rivers, and forests. For example, Asia has the Tibetan Plateau and the Gobi Desert; Europe has the European Plain and the Alps; Africa has the Sahara Desert and the River Nile; and South America has the Andes Mountains and the Amazon River. These features differ in size, climate, biodiversity, and natural resources, giving every continent its unique character. Question 2. Why do we need to understand world geography? Answer: We need to understand world geography to learn how landforms and water bodies influence climate, natural resources, agriculture, trade, and human settlements. Geography explains how mountains, rivers, plains, and oceans shape human life and connect different regions of the world. It helps us...