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What is the realm of the earth containing the water of the earth?

  • Atmosphere
  • Ecosystem
  • Hydrosphere (correct)
  • Lithosphere

    • Which ocean is known as the busiest ocean in terms of passenger and cargo traffic?

  • Atlantic Ocean (correct)
  • Arctic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean

    • What is the degree of hotness or coldness of the air surrounding us called?

  • Humidity
  • Air Pressure
  • Ecosystem
  • Air Temperature (correct)

    • What does the biosphere represent?

    <p>The narrow contact zone between the lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a large area of continuous land rising above sea level known as?

    <p>Continent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does carbon dioxide play in the atmosphere?

    <p>Helping plants to produce food in the presence of sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the presence of atmosphere affect temperature on Earth?

    <p>It maintains temperature fairly even on Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ozone in the atmosphere?

    <p>Protecting from harmful ultraviolet rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of deforestation mentioned in the text?

    <p>Reduction of ground water level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are natural resources being affected by the rapidly growing population?

    <p>They are being used up at an increasing rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of nitrogen in the context of the text?

    <p>Facilitates the process of photosynthesis in plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does deforestation impact the environment according to the text?

    <p>Results in soil erosion and reduction of groundwater level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of an increase in air temperature as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Melting of glaciers and rise in sea level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does ozone contribute to environmental protection?

    <p>Protects from harmful ultraviolet rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does carbon dioxide benefit plants in the atmosphere?

    <p>Facilitates photosynthesis in plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the realm of the earth containing the water of the earth?

    <p>Hydrosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ocean is known as the busiest ocean in terms of passenger and cargo traffic?

    <p>Atlantic Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the biosphere represent?

    <p>The narrow contact zone between lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the degree of hotness or coldness of the air surrounding us called?

    <p>Air Temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a large area of continuous land rising above sea level known as?

    <p>Continent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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