Hydrosphere
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Hydrosphere starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one way in which human activities impact the hydrosphere.
Describe the process of precipitation in the water cycle.
Explain the difference between surface water and groundwater.
Explain the role of the hydrosphere in regulating Earth's climate.
Explain the term 'aquifer'.
Explain the term 'groundwater'.
Explain the term 'runoff' in the context of the hydrosphere.
Explain the term 'salinity' in the context of ocean water.
What is the average salinity of ocean water? (1) 3.5% (2) 1.5% (3) 0.5% (4) 5.5%
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water? (1) About 29% (2) About 51% (3) About 71% (4) About 89%)
Which of the following is a major cause of groundwater depletion in India? (1) Over-irrigation (2) Rainwater harvesting (3) Afforestation (4) River pollution
Which of the following is a major function of the hydrosphere? (1) Providing oxygen (2) Regulating temperature (3) Producing minerals (4) Forming mountains
Fill in the blank: The __________ cycle describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.
The movement of water from plants to the atmosphere is called __________.
The process by which water changes from liquid to vapor is called __________.
The process by which water seeps into the ground is called __________.
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'All groundwater is safe for drinking.'
True or False: All water in the hydrosphere is fit for human consumption.
True or False: The hydrological cycle is also known as the water cycle.
True or False: The hydrosphere interacts with the atmosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.
