Hydrosphere
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Hydrosphere starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one method to conserve water at home.
Describe two ways in which human activities can affect the hydrosphere.
Explain how deforestation can affect the hydrosphere.
Explain the impact of excessive groundwater extraction on the hydrosphere.
Explain the importance of the hydrosphere for life on Earth.
Explain the term 'runoff' in the context of the hydrosphere.
Explain the term 'water cycle'.
Explain the term 'water table'.
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water? (1) About 29% (2) About 51% (3) About 71% (4) About 91%
Which of the following contains the largest amount of water in the hydrosphere? (1) Rivers (2) Oceans (3) Glaciers (4) Lakes
Which of the following is a direct result of water pollution? (1) Increased fish population (2) Clean drinking water (3) Spread of waterborne diseases (4) Improved soil fertility
Which of the following is a major cause of water pollution? (1) Planting trees (2) Industrial waste (3) Rainfall (4) Photosynthesis
Fill in the blank: ________ is the process by which water seeps into the ground and replenishes groundwater.
Fill in the blank: The ________ cycle is essential for maintaining the balance of water on Earth.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the largest reservoir of water on Earth.
Fill in the blank: The process by which plants lose water to the atmosphere is called ________.
True or False: Groundwater is a part of the hydrosphere.
True or False: Most of the Earth's freshwater is found in rivers and lakes.
True or False: Oceans help regulate the Earth's climate.
True or False: The hydrosphere includes only the water found in oceans.
