Question

	Column A		Column B
1.	Europe	a.	Maitri
2.	North America	b.	Dead Sea
3.	Antarctica	c.	The Alps
4.	Asia	d.	Great Rift Valley
5.	Africa	e.	Grand Canyon

Answer 1

The correct match is as follows:

Column A	Column B
1. Europe	c. The Alps
2. North America	e. Grand Canyon
3. Antarctica	a. Maitri
4. Asia	b. Dead Sea
5. Africa	d. Great Rift Valley

Explanation:


1. Europe - The Alps

The Alps are a chain of mountains in Europe, extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Caspian Sea. Mont Blanc is the highest peak of the Alps.

2. North America - Grand Canyon

The rivers in North America cut the soft rocks in the basin to form canyons. The Grand Canyon is the deepest canyon formed by the River Colorado.

3. Antarctica - Maitri

The scientific study centre established by the team of Indian scientists in Antarctica in 1988‒89 was named as Maitri. It was the eighteenth expedition of the team.

4. Asia - Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is the lowest point of the Earth; it is 418 metres below the sea level. It is bordered by Jordan, Palestine and Israel.

5. Africa - Great Rift Valley

The Great Rift Valley is an important geographical feature of the African continent; it has neither high mountains nor extensive plains.