Count the squares given in figure(fig.5.3 of NCRT Textbook) and answer the following:(a) Name the largest and smallest continents;(b) Which is larger—North or South America?
Answer the following questions briefly:(a) What are the four major domains of the earth?(b) Name the major continents of the earth.(c) Name the two continents that lie entirely in the Southern Hemi- sphere.(d) Name the different layers of atmosphere.(e) Why is the earth called the blue planet?
Tick the correct answers:(a) The mountain range that separates Europe from Asia is(i) the Andes (ii) the Himalayas (iii) the Urals(b) The continent of North America is linked to South America by(i) Isthmus (ii) Strait (iii) Canal(c) The major constituent of atmosphere by per cent is(i) Nitrogen (ii) Oxygen (iii) Carbon dioxide(d) The domain of the earth consisting of solid rocks is(i) the Atmosphere(ii) the Hydrosphere(iii) the Lithosphere(e) Which is the largest continent?(i) Africa (ii) Asia (iii) Australia
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 support life.(d) The continents of Europe and Asia together are known as..............................(e) The highest mountain peak on the earth is ................. .
On the outline map of the word, mark the following:Europe, Asia, Antarctica, South America, Australia, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Ural Mountains and Isthmus of Panama.