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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. The outermost solid layer of the Earth is called the:
a) Atmosphere
b) Hydrosphere
c) Lithosphere
d) Biosphere
2. Which of the following is NOT a part of the hydrosphere?
a) Rivers
b) Lakes
c) Soil
d) Oceans
3. The layer of gases surrounding the Earth is called:
a) Biosphere
b) Lithosphere
c) Hydrosphere
d) Atmosphere
4. What percentage of Earth’s freshwater is fit for human consumption?
a) 1%
b) 5%
c) 10%
d) 25%
5. March 22 is observed as:
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a) Earth Day
b) Water Day
c) Environment Day
d) Ozone Day
Section B: Assertion and Reasoning
(A) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
(B) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not explain the assertion.
(C) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(D) The assertion is false.
6. Assertion: The lithosphere consists of the crust and the upper mantle.
Reason: It is made up of gases and protects the Earth from harmful radiation.
7. Assertion: The hydrosphere includes all water bodies on Earth.
Reason: Water is essential for sustaining life on Earth.
8. Assertion: The atmosphere is held around the Earth by gravitational force.
Reason: The ozone layer in the atmosphere protects us from harmful ultraviolet rays.
Section C: True or False
State whether the following statements are True or False.
9. The lithosphere includes only mountains and plateaus.
10. The hydrosphere consists of only freshwater sources.
11. The atmosphere contains gases that support life on Earth.
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12. The biosphere consists only of abiotic components.
13. Human-made environments include roads, buildings, and social conditions.
Section D: Give Reason
14. Why is the lithosphere considered important for humans?
15. Why is only 1% of the planet’s water fit for human consumption?
16. How does the atmosphere help in maintaining climate balance?
Section E: Picture-Based Question
17. Look at the given diagram of Earth’s freshwater resources and answer:
• Which component has the largest share of freshwater?
• What percentage of Earth’s total water is found in rivers?
Section F: Match the Following
Column A Column B
Lithosphere All water bodies on Earth
Atmosphere Includes biotic and abiotic factors
Hydrosphere Solid outermost layer of Earth
Biosphere The layer of gases surrounding Earth
Section G: Who Am I?
18. I am a mixture of gases surrounding the Earth. Who am I?
19. I am the hard, rocky layer that forms the outer surface of the Earth. Who am I?
20. I include lakes, rivers, and oceans and play a crucial role in sustaining life. Who am I?
Section I: Drawing-Based Questions
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36. Draw and Label:
• Draw a simple diagram showing the four domains of the Earth: Lithosphere, Hydrosphere,
Atmosphere, and Biosphere. Label each part.
37. Illustrate a Cycle:
• Draw the Water Cycle and label its main processes (evaporation, condensation, precipitation,
collection).
38. Visual Representation:
• Draw a pie chart showing Earth’s Freshwater Resources based on the given data:
• Glaciers, Permafrost, and Perennial Snow – 69.54%
• Fresh Subsurface Water – 30.08%
• Freshwater Lakes – 0.25%
• Rivers – 0.01%
39. Sketch and Explain:
• Draw a picture showing how human-made environments (such as cities and roads) interact with
the natural environment (such as forests and rivers). Write a short note explaining your drawing.
40. Creative Challenge:
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• Imagine a world without the atmosphere. Draw how life on Earth would look if there were no
atmospheric protection from harmful rays or extreme weather conditions.
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