(English Medium) ICSE Class 9 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

Look at the figure on the side and answer the question:

Which part of the earth is suitable for human habitation? Why?

Describe the layers of the interior of the earth and their chemical composition.

There are two transitional zones between the two consecutive layers of the interior of the earth. Name them and state their chief characteristics.

Explain the layers of the interior of the earth with reference to the following :

(a) Depth,
(b) Temperature
(c) Density.

Study the figure on the side and answer the question

What is known as Sial? How deep is the area marked by Sial?

Study the figure on the side and answer the question

What role does Sima play?

Study the figure on the side and answer the question

Why is the expression ‘Nife’ so called?

Which layer is responsible for earth’s magnetic field? Why?

Study the figure on the side and answer the question

What happens to the continents if there is an earthquake?

Which are the two most abundant chemical elements in the Earth’s crust?

Why does the Sun not rise at the same time everywhere in the world?

“The whole of the approaching ship is not visible at one time.” Why?

“Even when the Earth is spherical, it appears to be flat.” Discuss.

Why is the Earth slightly flattened at the poles?

Explain briefly the structure of the earth.

Where is Mantle located in the Earth?

Describe any three experiments to prove the Spherical Shape of the Earth.

What is meant by Summer Solstice?

Differentiate between the three movements of ocean water-waves, tides, and currents.

Define the term ‘natural region’.