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L:- 5.

Water Surrounding the Earth


Part :- D
Q1:-On what factors does the height of a wave depend?
Ans:- The height of waves depends on the speed of wind and the duration of wind
blowing from a particular direction.
Q2:- Define an ocean current.
Ans:- The ocean current is the continuous movement of a mass of water in a
particular direction.
Q3:- How are tides caused?
Ans3:- Tides are caused due to the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.
Q4:- Name the important component of the water cycle.
Ans4:- Evaporation, condensation and precipitation.
Q5:-Name three valuable resources which are found in abundance in the ocean.
Ans5:- Mineral oil, manganese, nodules, gold, platinum, nickel, copper and
cobalt.
Part:- E
Q1:- How are tides useful to us?
Ans:- 1. High tides are helpful to inland navigation.
2. Tides are used to generate electricity.
3.High tides bring more fish closer to the shore.
4.Tides leaves shells and other sea products to the shore.
5. High tides enable big ships to enter the harbour or sail out of the harbour.
Q2:- How are oceans beneficial to us in improving the quality of life?
Ans2:- 1.The ocean acts as a medium of transport.
2. The ocean is called a climate regulator.
3. It is the cheapest mode of transport.
4.Some valuable mineral resources are also found in the ocean.
5. Heavy goods are transported by waterways.
Q3:- Explain the water cycle with the help of a diagram.
Ans3:- Diagram:-
(Draw any one diagram)
The water that evaporates due to the Sun heat goes into the atmosphere as water
vapour. Some of this water vapour condenses to form clouds, and ultimately
comes back to earth's surface as precipitation. The cycle of evaporation,
condensation and precipitation goes on all the time,and is known as the water
cycle.
Q4:- Explain three effects of ocean currents.
Ans4:- 1. They influence rainfall.
2.They influence the temperature of a place near where they flow.
3.They influence navigation.
4.The confluence of warm and cold current provides ideal conditions for
plankton.
Q5:- Suggest four ways to help people affected by devastation due to Tsunami.
Ans5:- 1.Making relief camps for the affected people.
2. By donating medical facilities.
3. By donating money, clothes and food
4. Making arrangement for boats and other floating objects so that people can be
rescued to safer places.
5. By giving emotional support.

L:-5 Value Based Qs :-


Q1:- What steps should be taken to prevent loss of precious marine life?
Ans:- 1.Organise a beach clean camp.
2. Reduce your rubbish. 3.Make sure only rain Water goes down the drain.
4. Take care of the local stream.
Q2:- Give two suggestions to ban the disposal of waste material into oceans and
seas.
Ans:- 1.Law for industrial units should be strictly implemented and enforced so
that polluted water is not disposed of directly into rivers and lakes.
2.Water treatment plants should be installed in all Industrial Areas.

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