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Multiple choice evs - i earth as a planet spheres of earth earth and structure introduction to the spheres of the earth

Tick the correct answer.
The domain of the earth consisting of solid rocks is ______________.

  1. the Atmosphere

  2. the Hydrosphere

  3. the Lithosphere

  4. none of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The solid portion of the earth is called the Lithosphere. It comprises the rocks of the earth’s crust and the thin layers of soil that contain nutrient elements which sustain organisms.

Multiple choice geography earth as a planet spheres of earth earth and structure introduction to the spheres of the earth

Choose the correct option to complete the sentences given below:
Which one is not the layer of Atmosphere?

  1. The Biosphere

  2. The Troposphere

  3. The Stratosphere

  4. The Mesosphere.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Biosphere is not the layer of Atmosphere.
Layers of the atmosphere. The atmosphere is comprised of layers based on temperature. These layers are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere. A further region at about 500 km above the Earth's surface is called the exosphere.

Multiple choice geography earth as a planet spheres of earth earth and structure introduction to the spheres of the earth

What percent of the earth is covered by water?

  1. 50%

  2. 67%

  3. 71%

  4. 29%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

71% of the surface of the earth is covered by water. The ocean and the seas covering largest surface area of the globe are of paramount significant to all of the living organism including man of the biosphere because they help in functioning of global hydrological cycle through atmospheric- oceanic circulation system. It absorbs carbon dioxide and thus help in reducing green house effect caused by human activities. It also help in the dispersal of seeds and small animals through ocean currents. 

Multiple choice geography earth as a planet spheres of earth earth and structure introduction to the spheres of the earth

How many oceans are there in the world?

  1. 3

  2. 5

  3. 7

  4. 9
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B Correct answer
Explanation

There are 5 oceans in the world which covers about 70% of the total earth surface.These five oceans are namely, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean and Antarctic ocean. Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world on the other hand Arctic Ocean is the smallest ocean.

Multiple choice evs - i earth as a planet spheres of earth earth and structure introduction to the spheres of the earth

The outermost solid layer of the earth is known as _________.

  1. Lithosphere

  2. Hydrosphere

  3. Solid sphere

  4. Central sphere
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of the Earth. The lithosphere includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust, the outermost layers of Earth's structure. It is bounded by the atmosphere above and the asthenosphere below.