{"id":24876,"date":"2018-05-31T09:02:27","date_gmt":"2018-05-31T09:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aplustopper.com\/?p=24876"},"modified":"2020-10-16T16:59:23","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T11:29:23","slug":"icse-solutions-for-class-9-geography-earths-structure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aplustopper.com\/icse-solutions-for-class-9-geography-earths-structure\/","title":{"rendered":"ICSE Solutions for Class 9 Geography – Earth’s Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"
ICSE Solutions<\/a>Selina ICSE Solutions<\/a>ML Aggarwal Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n Exercises<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n I. Short Answer Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 1.<\/strong><\/span> Question 2.<\/strong><\/span> Question 3.<\/strong><\/span> Question 4.<\/strong><\/span> Question 5.<\/strong><\/span> Question 6.<\/strong><\/span> Question 7.<\/strong><\/span> Question 8.<\/strong><\/span> Question 9.<\/strong><\/span> Question 10.<\/strong><\/span> Question 11.<\/strong><\/span> Question 12.<\/strong><\/span> II. Give reasons for each of the following<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 1.<\/strong><\/span> Question 2.<\/strong><\/span> Question 3.<\/strong><\/span> Question 4.<\/strong><\/span> Question 5.<\/strong><\/span> III. Long Answer Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 1.<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n (a)<\/strong> Label the parts : (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Answer:<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n (b)<\/strong><\/p>\n (c)<\/strong> What part is suitable for human habitation? Why? Ans. Outer part of the earth is suitable for human habitation due to favourable conditions for survival, i.e. atmosphere for air, Lithosphere for settlement due to ideal temperature and land, hydrosphere for hydrological cycle for providing rainfall and fresh water bodies on the earth and oceans for navigation and trade routes etc.<\/p>\n Question 2.<\/strong><\/span> Question 3.<\/strong><\/span> Question 4.<\/strong><\/span> (a)<\/strong> Depth, Answer:<\/strong><\/span> (a)<\/strong> Depth 35-50 km below continents and 6-12 km. below the oceans. Mantle :<\/strong><\/p>\n (a)<\/strong> Depth \u2014 50 – 2900 km. Core :<\/strong><\/p>\n (a)<\/strong> Depth \u2014 2900 km – 3500 km Question 5.<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n (a)<\/strong> What is known as Sial ? How deep is the area marked by Sial ? Answer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n (a)<\/strong> Sial is the upper layer or crust of the earth. The name Sial is based on the excess of Silica and Aluminium. The depth of Sial is 60 km. Practice Questions (Solved)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Question 1.<\/strong><\/span> Question 2.<\/strong><\/span> Question 3.<\/strong><\/span> Question 4.<\/strong><\/span> Question 5.<\/strong><\/span> Question 6.<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n (i)<\/strong> The Crust or Lithosphere It is the outermost layer. Its thickness varies from 8 to 60 kms. It is solid and is formed largely of igneous rocks. The crust consists of two layers.<\/p>\n (ii)<\/strong> Mantle or The Mesosphere Beneath the crust or Lithosphere lies the Mantle or Mesosphere. Its thickness is 2840 km. Its density is 3.1 to 5.0. It depth is 2900 km. It is again divided into two sub layers.<\/p>\n (iii)<\/strong> Core or the Barysphere It is the central nucleus. It is made up of dense rock materials – Nickel and Iron. It is also called the layer \u2018NIFE\u2019. Its thickness is 3471 km (radius of core). It is again divided into two sub-layer<\/p>\n Question 7.<\/strong><\/span> Question 8.<\/strong><\/span> ICSE Solutions for Class 9 Geography – Earth’s Structure ICSE SolutionsSelina ICSE SolutionsML Aggarwal Solutions Exercises I. Short Answer Questions Question 1. Name the sources of information about forces operating inside the earth. Answer: Information about forces operating inside the earth is taken by the study of seismic waves, materials thrown up by volcanoes and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3034],"tags":[20255,20254,20257,20256,20260,20263,20262,20261,20259,20258,6788,20253,20264],"yoast_head":"\n
\nName the sources of information about forces operating inside the earth.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nInformation about forces operating inside the earth is taken by the study of seismic waves, materials thrown up by volcanoes and the evidence from the theories of the origin of the earth.<\/p>\n
\nIn which part of the earth is NIFE found ? What it is composed of ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nNIFE is found in the inner core of die earth. NIFE is composed of Nickel (Ni) and Iron (Fe), being heavy metals and having high density, these are found deep inside the earth.<\/p>\n
\nWhat are the consequences of the pressure and temperature in the interior of the earth ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nDue to the extreme temperature of 2200\u00b0 C, every matter is in liquid and gaseous state in the interior core, the temperature in the mantle ranges from 870\u00b0 C to 2200\u00b0 C, so things are in semi – liquid to liquid state, the crust, a layer of 60 km, breadth, is made of solid rocks with a density of 2 – 3, g\/Cm3<\/sup>. The density goes on increasing to 3-4g\/Cm3<\/sup> in the mantle and 10-13 g\/Cm3<\/sup> in the core.<\/p>\n
\nWhat is the lithosphere ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe crust is called Lithosphere made of solid rocks with a thickness of 60 km. below high mountains and 6-12 km below the oceans.<\/p>\n
\nName the three layers of the earth\u2019s interior.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe three layers of earth\u2019s interior are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nState two chief characteristics of the earth\u2019s crust.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe crust is made of solid rocks and divided into oceans and continents.<\/p>\n
\nDescribe the mantle. State its two chief characteristics.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nMantle lies between 60 – 2900 km. depth. It is divided into two parts namely upper mantle and lower mantle, which are in the form of solid rocks and semi-molten rocks respectively.<\/p>\n
\nWhere is asthenosphere found ? In which form does it exist ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nAt the depth of 100 – 250 km. The mantle is partially molten and known as asthenosphere, with a temperature of 1100\u00b0C.<\/p>\n
\nWrite one difference between Moho Discontinuity and Gutenberg Discontinuity.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nMoho Discontinuity is the boundary between crust and mantle and Gutenberg Discontinuity is the boundary between mantle and core.<\/p>\n
\nWhy is the earth\u2019s interior in most part found in a solid state despite great heat and pressure ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe solid state of the inner core is due to high density and pressure which have compressed molten rock material and keep this layer firm and solid in some parts due to high pressure inspite of the temperature of 5000\u00b0C.<\/p>\n
\nName two types of earth movements.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nTwo types of movements are due to isostasy and tectonic plates. Isostasy is the process of natural balance between different landforms and the sliding movement of the tectonic plates of the earth\u2019s crust.<\/p>\n
\nWhat is Geology ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nGeology is the science dealing with the origin and types of rocks found in the interior of the earth.<\/p>\n
\nThe study of meteorites helps scientists to know about the interior of the earth.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nAt the time of the origin of the earth every planet and meteorites were floating in the space and the materials of the earth were same as that of the meteorites. So, the scientists can calculate the composition of rocks ofthe earth by studying the materials found in the meteorites.<\/p>\n
\nTemperature starts rising gradually towards the interior of the earth.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nDue to enhancing density and pressure the temperature goes on increasing gradually towards inside of the interior of the earth.<\/p>\n
\nThe asthenosphere is in a semi-molten state.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nAt the depth of 100 – 250 km the mantle is partially molten and known as asthenosphere due to the temperature around 1100\u00b0C along with greater pressure and density.<\/p>\n
\nThe inner core is in a solid state.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe high pressure in the interior core keeps this layer firm and solid in some parts, in spite of the temperature as high as 5000\u00b0C.<\/p>\n
\nThe continents are placed above the oceans.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe density of continents is lesser than the layer supporting the ocean beds, so the continents came floating upwards at the time of the formation and solidification of the earth, as the lighter things come upwards floating over the heavier things i. e. Sial is lighter than Sima<\/p>\n
\nLook at the figure on the side and answer the questions:<\/p>\n
\n(b)<\/strong> Name the state (solid, liquid or gas) in which each part exists.<\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\nDescribe the layers of the interior of the earth and their chemical composition.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe interior of the earth is divided into three major parts i.e. crust, mantle and core. The crust consists of majority of, silica and aluminium and is called \u2018SIAL\u2019, mantle is called SIMA due to the majority of silica and magnesium and is called SIMA, which makes the bed of oceans and the core is called NIFE with excess of Nickel and Iron (Ni + Fe).<\/p>\n
\nThere are two transitional zones between the two consecutive layers of the interior of the earth. Name them and state their chief characteristics.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe transitional zone between crust and mantle is Moho Discontinuity which is the dividing zone between solid and semi-solid state of rocks due to the increasing temperature as the depth increases. The boundary between mantle and core is known as Gutenberg Discontinuity, below this zone both density and temperature going on increasing. The density is more than 13 and temperature is more than 2200\u00b0C.<\/p>\n
\nExplain the layers of the interior of the earth with reference to the following :<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(b)<\/strong> Temperature
\n(c)<\/strong> Density.<\/p>\n
\nCrust :<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(b)<\/strong> Temperature \u2014 Less than 870\u00b0C
\n(c)<\/strong> Density \u2014 2.7 g\/Cm3<\/sup> – 5.5 g\/Cm3<\/sup>.<\/p>\n
\n(b)<\/strong> Temperature \u2014 1500\u00b0 C – 2200\u00b0C
\n(c)<\/strong> Density \u2014 3 g\/Cm3<\/sup> – 4.5 g\/Cm3<\/sup><\/p>\n
\n(b)<\/strong> Temperature \u2014 2200\u00b0C – 5000\u00b0C
\n(c)<\/strong> Density \u2014 10.0 g\/Cm3<\/sup> – 13.6 g\/Cm3<\/sup>.<\/p>\n
\nStudy the figure on the side and answer the questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(b)<\/strong> What role does Sima play ?
\n(c)<\/strong> Why is the expression \u2018Nife\u2019 so called ?
\n(d)<\/strong> Which layer is responsible for earth\u2019s magnetic field ? Why?
\n(e)<\/strong> What happens to the continents if there is an earthquake?<\/p>\n
\n(b)<\/strong> Sima is the second layer of earth which gives support to the ocean beds. There is the excess of Silica and Magnesium.
\n(c)<\/strong> \u2018Nife\u2019 means Nickel (Ni) and Iron (Fe) due to the majority of Nickel and Iron in the core,
\n(d)<\/strong> Core of earth is responsible for earth\u2019s magnetic field because it is composed of iron and nickel which is responsible for earth\u2019s magnetism. Magnetic field is oriented towards North and South Poles.
\n(e)<\/strong> Several drastic changes may occur during the earthquake. It depends on the intensity of the earthquake. If intensity is 8 or more buildings may break up, casualties and major changes on the landforms as broad breaking gaps, origin or disappearing of several small islands.<\/p>\n
\nWhich are the two most abundant chemical elements in the Earth\u2019s crust ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nOxygen and Silicon.<\/p>\n
\nWhy does the Sun not rise at the same time everywhere in the world ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nIf the Earth were flat, the whole world would have the sunrise and sunset at the same time. As the Earth is spherical and rotates from West to East, places in the East see the Sun earlier than the places in the West.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe whole of the approaching ship is not visible at one time.\u201d Why ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Earth has a spherical snape. Along its curved surface, the appearance of a ship is gradual. We see first the smoke, then the mast and then the hull. If the Earth were flat, the entire ship would be seen all at once.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cEven when the Earth is spherical, it appears to be flat.\u201d Discuss.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe actual shape of the Earth is spherical. The curvature of the Earth is small as compared to its big size. For a small area upto 100 sq. miles, this curvature is negligible. Therefore, it appears flat.<\/p>\n
\nWhy is the Earth slightly flattened at the poles ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Earth is not a perfect sphere. It is slightly flattened at both the poles. It is due to the centripetal force produced by the rotation of the Earth.<\/p>\n
\nExplain briefly the structure of the earth.
\nOR
\nDiscuss the structure of the earth giving details about each of its layers and arguments in support of your contention.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe structure of the earth means the interior of the earth.
\nThe entire earth is composed of three zones<\/p>\n\n
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\nWhere is Mantle located in the Earth ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Mantle or Mesosphere is located between 2850 – 2900 km beneath the earth crust.<\/p>\n
\nDescribe any three experiments to prove the Spherical Shape of the Earth.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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