WorksheetsGeography 2.1
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The hydrosphere includes all forms of water present on the Earth's surface.
Atmosphere
Lithosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
The largest source of water on the Earth is the oceans and seas.
Rivers
Lakes
Oceans
Glaciers
Soil is formed mainly by the weathering of rocks over a long period.
Plants
Rocks
Animals
Minerals
Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and solidification of magma.
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Igneous
Fossil
The topmost fertile layer of soil is called topsoil.
Subsoil
Parent rock
Humus
Topsoil
Natural resources that can be replenished are called renewable resources.
Non-renewable
Exhaustible
Renewable
Mineral
Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are examples of fossil fuels.
Renewable
Biofuels
Fossil fuels
Solar energy
Iron ore is mainly used in the manufacture of steel.
Cement
Fertilizer
Steel
Plastic
India is rich in mineral resources like iron, coal, and bauxite.
Forest
Mineral
Marine
Human
The biosphere includes all living organisms on the Earth.
Rocks
Water
Air
Living beings
Plants that prepare their own food are called producers.
Consumers
Decomposers
Producers
Predators
Animals that depend directly on plants for food are herbivores.
Carnivores
Omnivores
Herbivores
Scavengers
Forests help in preventing soil erosion and floods.
Pollution
Erosion
Earthquake
Cyclone
Wildlife includes animals living in forests and natural habitats.
Domestic animals
Pets
Wildlife
Poultry
Solar energy is a clean and renewable source of energy.
Coal
Petroleum
Solar
Nuclear
Wind energy is generated using windmills.
Turbines
Windmills
Panels
Boilers
Tourism is the activity of travelling for pleasure and relaxation.
Trade
Industry
Tourism
Agriculture
Hill stations are popular tourist destinations in India.
Desert
Plateau
Hill stations
Plains
Ecotourism promotes conservation of nature and environment.
Mining
Ecotourism
Urbanization
Industrialization
Conservation of resources means using resources carefully.
Wastage
Conservation
Exploitation
Destruction
The layer of air surrounding the Earth is called atmosphere.
Lithosphere
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
Biosphere
Rivers are an important source of freshwater.
Saltwater
Freshwater
Mineral water
Sea water
Rainwater harvesting helps in conserving water resources.
Pollution
Conservation
Evaporation
Condensation
The process by which water changes into vapour is evaporation.
Condensation
Evaporation
Precipitation
Transpiration
Groundwater is stored below the Earth's surface.
Rivers
Lakes
Aquifers
Oceans
Soil is essential for the growth of plants.
Animals
Plants
Rocks
Minerals
Humus is formed from decayed plants and animals.
Sand
Clay
Humus
Gravel
Clay soil has high water-holding capacity.
Sandy
Loamy
Clayey
Gravel
Sandy soil drains water quickly.
Clayey
Loamy
Sandy
Alluvial
Loamy soil is best suited for agriculture.
Sandy
Clayey
Loamy
Rocky
Sedimentary rocks are formed in layers.
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
Volcanic
Metamorphic rocks are formed due to heat and pressure.
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Fossil
Resources that are found in nature are natural resources.
Human
Artificial
Natural
Man-made
Coal is a non-renewable resource.
Renewable
Flow
Non-renewable
Biotic
Sunlight is an example of renewable resource.
Coal
Petroleum
Sunlight
Minerals
Minerals are obtained from the Earth's crust.
Water
Air
Crust
Atmosphere
Bauxite is the ore of aluminium.
Iron
Copper
Aluminium
Zinc
Iron ore is mainly found in central India.
Northern
Central
Southern
Coastal
Petroleum is also known as black gold.
Coal
Petroleum
Natural gas
Uranium
Natural gas is the cleanest fossil fuel.
Coal
Petroleum
Natural gas
Diesel
The biosphere supports life on Earth.
Rocks
Air
Water
Life
Plants, animals, and microorganisms form the biosphere.
Abiotic
Biotic
Physical
Chemical
Producers prepare food using sunlight.
Animals
Plants
Fungi
Bacteria
Consumers depend on producers for food.
Plants
Animals
Trees
Crops
Decomposers break down dead plants and animals.
Producers
Consumers
Decomposers
Predators
Forests are renewable natural resources.
Non-renewable
Exhaustible
Renewable
Mineral
Forests help in maintaining ecological balance.
Forests are renewable natural resources.
Non-renewable
Exhaustible
Renewable
Mineral
Forests help in maintaining ecological balance.
Pollution
Balance
Erosion
Flood
Wildlife refers to animals living in natural habitats.
Pets
Domestic
Wildlife
Poultry
National parks are protected areas.
Residential
Industrial
Protected
Agricultural
Jim Corbett National Park is in India.
Nepal
India
Bhutan
Sri Lanka
Deforestation leads to soil erosion.
Conservation
Erosion
Fertility
Humus
Green energy causes less pollution.
High
Moderate
Less
Severe
Solar panels are used to produce solar energy.
Wind
Water
Solar
Thermal
Wind energy is produced using wind turbines.
Panels
Turbines
Boilers
Reactors
Hydroelectric power is generated from water.
Coal
Water
Wind
Sun
Biogas is produced from organic waste.
Plastic
Metal
Organic
Chemical
Tourism helps in economic development.
Loss
Development
Pollution
Migration
Tourists travel for leisure and recreation.
Farming
Mining
Leisure
Industry
Historical monuments attract tourists.
Industries
Monuments
Farms
Dams
Taj Mahal is a famous tourist attraction.
Delhi
Jaipur
Agra
Mumbai
Hill stations have cool climate.
Hot
Dry
Cool
Humid
Beach tourism is popular in coastal areas.
Desert
Plateau
Coastal
Mountain
Ecotourism focuses on nature conservation.
Industry
Trade
Conservation
Mining
Water cycle maintains water balance on Earth.
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Water
Carbon
Condensation forms clouds.
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Infiltration
Precipitation includes rain and snow.
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Transpiration
Rivers originate from glaciers or hills.
Plains
Deserts
Hills
Seas
Delta is formed at the river mouth.
Source
Middle
Mouth
Valley
Soil erosion is caused by wind and water.
Fire
Wind
Earthquake
Volcano
Afforestation means planting trees.
Cutting
Planting
Burning
Grazing
Renewable resources can be reused.
Cannot
Can be
Never
Rarely
Non-renewable resources are limited.
Unlimited
Abundant
Limited
Infinite
Minerals are inorganic substances.
Organic
Living
Inorganic
Artificial
Mining is the process of extracting minerals.
Farming
Mining
Fishing
Trading
Biosphere includes land, water, and air.
One
Two
Three
None
Food chain shows transfer of energy.
Matter
Energy
Water
Soil
Grass is a primary producer.
Consumer
Decomposer
Producer
Predator
Tiger is a carnivore.
Herbivore
Omnivore
Carnivore
Scavenger
National parks protect endangered species.
Domestic
Common
Endangered
Farm
Wildlife sanctuaries protect animals.
Crops
Humans
Animals
Buildings
Solar energy is eco-friendly.
Harmful
Polluting
Eco-friendly
Toxic
Wind energy depends on air movement.
Heat
Air
Water
Soil
Tourism creates employment opportunities.
Loss
Jobs
Pollution
Migration
Cultural tourism includes festivals and traditions.
Crops
Industries
Culture
Minerals
Water conservation prevents water scarcity.
Flood
Scarcity
Pollution
Erosion
Soil fertility is increased by humus.
Sand
Clay
Humus
Gravel
Forests provide timber and medicines.
Pollution
Resources
Waste
Noise
Wildlife plays a role in ecosystem balance.
Imbalance
Balance
Pollution
Damage
Renewable energy reduces carbon emission.
Increase
Reduce
Stop
Ignore
Tourism promotes cultural exchange.
Isolation
Exchange
Conflict
Loss
Rivers are used for irrigation.
Transport
Irrigation
Mining
Industry
Soil profile shows different soil layers.
Air
Water
Layers
Rocks
Resources should be used judiciously.
Carelessly
Judiciously
Wastefully
Randomly
Minerals are non-renewable resources.
Renewable
Flow
Non-renewable
Biotic
Biosphere is a life-supporting zone.
Dead
Dry
Life-supporting
Empty
Forests help in regulating climate.
Weather
Climate
Pollution
Soil
Green energy is sustainable.
Temporary
Exhaustible
Sustainable
Polluting
Tourism industry includes hotels and transport.
Farming
Mining
Tourism
Fishing
Conservation ensures availability for future.
Past
Present
Future
None
Natural resources are gifts of nature.
Humans
Machines
Nature
Industry
