Hydrosphere

Q. Nearly what percentage of the Earth's water is fresh water?

1. 10
2. 1
3. 3
4. 5

Q. Nearly how much of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

1. One-fourths
2. Two-fourths
3. One-thirds
4. Two-thirds

Q.

The domain of water is also referred to as _____

Q. Where on Earth is water found in the solid state?

1. Polar regions
2. Equatorial regions
3. Atop high mountains
4. Atop tiny hills

Q. Why are there no human settlements in Antarctica?

1. Insufficient government funding
2. Too remote from nearest human settlement
3. Inhospitable climatic conditions
4. Lack of settlement opportunities

Q. What is the hydrosphere?

1. Water that is found on the Earth in liquid form only
2. Water that is found on the Earth or any other planet in solid, liquid and gaseous forms
3. Water that is found on the Earth in liquid and solid forms only
4. Water that is found on the Earth or any other planet in liquid form only

Q. Which of these is not a source of fresh water?

1. Glaciers
2. Groundwater
3. Rivers
4. Seas

Q. What is the cause of the decline of freshwater around us?

1. Water pollution by throwing garbage in rivers and lakes
2. Over fishing in oceans
3. Overpopulation
4. Cutting of trees

Q.

When surface water bodies get polluted, people turn to ___________ to meet their needs.

Q. Rohan bathes in a big bathtub with water filled till the edges. In order to conserve water, he doesn't refill it and bathes once a day. Is this step by Rohan enough in conserving water?

1. Yes
2. No

Q. Underground water is also called

(a) rainwater
(b) pure water
(c) saltwater
(d) aquifer