Physical Features of Earth for Class 5 – I

Related Questions & Answers

1. What is a man made – model of Earth called? A Globe, A Grid, or GMT
2. Which is the largest continent? Asia, Africa or Australia
3. What is the imaginary line passing through the poles of the earth called?
4. Does the equator divide the earth into 2 equal halves, the Northern and the Southern Hemispheres?
5. Describe the surface of the earth.

Answers:

1. Globe
2. Asia
3. Axis
4. Yes
5. Earth is a spherical body having land and water both on its surface. More than 70% of the surface of earth is covered with water, only remaining is land. The land masses are known as Continents which have varied features like the hills, mountains, plateaus, plains and deserts; while the water bodies are oceans, seas, bays, gulfs, rivers, lakes etc.