Hi Everyone!! This article will share The Planet Earth Questions & Answers.
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The Planet Earth Questions & Answers
Question 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.
1. The northernmost point of the Earth is called the _______ Pole.
(a) North
(b) South
(c) East
2. ________ are the largest water bodies found on the surface of the Earth.
(a) Lakes
(b) Oceans
(c) Seas
3. The Earth is also known as the ______ planet.
(a) red.
(b) golden
(c) blue
4. Three parts of the Earth are covered by _______.
(a) water
(b) land
(c) trees
5. There are ________ continents on the Earth.
(a) five
(b) eight
(c) seven
Question 2: What is the atmosphere?
Answer: Earth is surrounded by a layer of air called the atmosphere, which surrounds the Earth like a thick blanket. This atmosphere is made up of gases – oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen – which are necessary for life.
Question 3: What is the shape of the Earth called?
Answer: The shape of the Earth is called an oblate spheroid or in simple terms, its shape is like that of a sponge ball.
Question 4: What makes the Earth a ‘unique planet’?
Answer: The Earth is often called a ‘unique planet’ since it is the only planet in the solar system that has the conditions necessary to support life. It has air, water and the right temperature.
Question 5: Which is the largest ocean in the world?
Answer: The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world.
Question 6: Define the North Pole and the South Pole.
Answer: The northernmost point of the Earth is called North Pole and the southernmost point is called the South Pole.
Question 7: How many continents are there on the Earth? Name them.
Answer: There are seven continents on the Earth.
Asia is the largest continent followed by Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia.
So, these were the Questions & Answers.