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Glossary

alluvial - a deposit of clay, silt, and sand left by flowing
floodwater in a river valley or delta, typically
producing fertile soil
expedition - a journey undertaken by a group of people with a
particular purpose, especially that of exploration
extreme - reaching a high or the highest degree; very great
grazing - grassland suitable for pasturage
hiking - a long walk or walking tour
remittance - a sum of money sent in payment or as a gift
subsistence - denoting or relating to production at a level
sufficient only for one’s own use or consumption,
without any surplus for trade
temperate - climate characterized by mild temperatures.
trekking - a long arduous journey, especially one made on
foot

Note to the teacher: Help the students to understand the natural regions and its climates by which their
life style has been guided.

ExERCISES
ExERCISES

1. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false statements:

a. Mostly the Sherpa people live in Tarai.
b. Mountainous region is popular for animal rearing.

c. Terrace farming is done in Hilly region.
d. People in Tarai region wear ‘Bakkhu’ and ‘Docha’

e. Dashain, Tihar, Eid, Chath, Lhosar, Christmas are festivals of
Nepal and Nepalese people.

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