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- 2. The sphere of air that envelopes the earth.
- 6. it is a variety of life on earth comprising of plants, animals and micro-organisms.
- 7. The uppermost part of the lithosphere which is rich in silica and aluminium.
- 9. of wildlife. It does not allow any human activity.
- 10. seasonal reversal of the wind direction according to the change in season.
- 13. The only planet in our solar system where life exists.
- 14. a gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere.
- 15. the term that stands for the topmost layer of the earth comprising of loose material.
- 18. the wearing away of the earth’s surface by weathering process and agents of gradation.
- 20. Mass of water on the earth’s surface.
- 21. river channels separating from the main river.
- 22. amount of water vapours in the atmosphere.
- 23. a geographical area meant for the conservation of biodiversity. Limited human activities are permitted.
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- 1. a scientist who studies geology(study of earth)
- 3. sweeping curves of a river.
- 4. very small organismes.
- 5. plants absorb carbon dioxide in the presence of sunlight and turn that energy into food.
- 7. a wave of energy generated by an earthquake or other earth vibrations that travel within the earth or along its surface.
- 8. a well demarcated reserved area for the
- 11. vast expense of saline water on the eaths's surface.
- 12. A situation or condition in which an organism lives.
- 16. a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence.
- 17. a natural process in which rainy water dissolves minerals from the soil and carry them away.
- 19. small streams joining the main river.