Lithosphere

Q.

What is the difference between the lithosphere and the biosphere? Being that both the lithosphere & the biosphere in scientific research are the outermost layer of a planets rocky surface, what sets them apart?

Q.

Define lithosphere.

Q. Name the different hemispheres of the Earth.

1. Northern hemisphere and Southern hemisphere.
2. Northern hemisphere, Southern hemisphere, Eastern hemisphere, and Western hemisphere.
3. Eastern hemisphere and Western hemisphere.
4. Northern hemisphere, Southern hemisphere and Eastern hemisphere.

Q.

A large part of Africa lies in which side of the hemisphere?

Q. Which domain of the Earth is solid?

1. Atmosphere
2. Hydrosphere
3. Lithosphere
4. Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

Q. Choose the correct option(s) regarding the characteristics of the lithosphere.

1. Outermost layer of the Earth's surface
2. Composed of rocks in the crust
3. Hottest layer of the Earth
4. Rich in nutrient elements

Q. Diana wanted to buy a house which was located in the close proximity of to a mountain range in the Western Ghats which had minimal natural vegetation. However, she was advised by her friends not to.

Why was she advised not to go ahead with her purchase?

1. To protect herself from landslides.
2. To protect herself from floods.
3. To protect herself from wildlife.
4. To protect herself from torrential rains.

Q. Analyse the given images and Match the following.

A)	1) Islands
B)	2) Tides
C)	3) Straits
D)	4)Canal

1. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4.
2. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
3. A-4, B-3, C-4, D-1
4. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4.

Q. The center of the Earth is called the Core.

1. False
2. True

Q. Which continents lie on the Tropic of Cancer? Observe the given image and choose the correct answer.

1. North America, Europe, and Africa.
2. South America, Asia, and Africa.
3. North America, Asia, and Europe.
4. North America, Asia, and Africa.

Q. What are the two main divisions of the Earth's surface?

1. Buildings
2. Continents
3. Ocean basins
4. Rocks

Q. Name the second highest peak in the world?

1. Mount Everest
2. Mount K2
3. Tirich Mir
4. Kangchenjunga

Q. What is the height of Mt.Everest?

1. 8, 848 metres
2. 7000 metres
3. 8000 metres
4. 8200 metres

Q. Choose the correct statements.

Assertion [A]: Elevation of land is measured from the level of the sea.
Reason [R]: The level of seawater remains the same everywhere.

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. A is false but R is true.
3. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
4. A is true but R is false.

Q. The pressure exerted by a mixture of atmospheric gases on its surroundings and on the surface of the earth is known as ______

Q. Mountaineers carry _____ cylinders with them while climbing high mountains.

1. oxygen
2. argon
3. carbon dioxide
4. nitrogen

Q. Match the following.$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Column A}& \text{Column B}\\ \left(a\right)\text{Asia}& \left(i\right)\text{Largest continent}\\ \left(b\right)\text{Africa}& \left(ii\right)\text{Sahara Desert}\\ \left(c\right)\text{Antarctica}& \left(iii\right)\text{Thick ice sheets}\\ \left(d\right)\text{Australia}& \left(iv\right)\text{Smallest continent}\end{array}$

1. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4.
2. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3.
3. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4.
4. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4.