Solution of Chapter 5. Major Domains of the Earth (The Earth : Our Habitat Book)

Exercises

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What are the four major domains of the earth?
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Name the major continents of the earth.
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Name the two continents that lie entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Name the different layers of atmosphere.
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Why is the Earth called the ‘blue planet’?
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Why is the Northern Hemisphere called the Land Hemisphere?
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Why is the Biosphere important for living organisms?
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The mountain range that separates Europe from Asia is
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The continent of North America is linked to South America by
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The major constituent of atmosphere by per cent is
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The domain of the earth consisting of solid rocks is
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Which is the largest continent?
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Fill in the blanks.

(a) The deepest point on the earth is __________ in the Pacific Ocean.


(b) The _________ Ocean is named after a country.


(c) The ________ is a narrow contact zone of land, water and air that supports life.


(d) The continents of Europe and Asia together are known as _______.


(e) The highest mountain peak on the earth is _________.