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Q1: What is the primary color of Earth when viewed from space?
Ans: 
Blue, due to the vast amounts of water.

Q2: Which continent has the most land in the Northern Hemisphere?
Ans:
Asia.

Q3: What is the Indian Navy's motto?
Ans: 
"Sam Noh Varunah."

Q4: Name the five major oceans.
Ans: 
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Southern.

Q5: What causes seawater to be salty?
Ans: 
Rivers wash the salt from land into the oceans.

Q6: What is the smallest of the five oceans?
Ans: 
Arctic Ocean.

Q7: What major natural disaster can tsunamis be triggered by?
Ans: 
Earthquakes.

Q8: What are the two important parts of the Indian Ocean on either side of India?
Ans: 
Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.

Q9: What role do clouds play in the water cycle?
Ans:
They bring rain to the continents.

Q10: What system helps detect tsunamis before they reach the coast?
Ans:
Early warning system.

Q11: How many continents are commonly accepted worldwide?
Ans:
Seven.

Q12: What is the largest island in the world?
Ans:
Greenland.

Q13: Which two continents are often grouped together as 'Eurasia'?
Ans:
Europe and Asia.

Q14: What is the title given to oceans due to their oxygen production?
Ans: 
The planet's lungs.

Q15: On what date is World Oceans Day celebrated?
Ans: 
June 8.

Q16: What role do oceans play in the Earth's water cycle?
Ans: 
They help produce rainfall.

Q17: Name one major way humans have historically interacted with oceans.
Ans:
Trade.

Q18: What are the two main island groups in India?
Ans: 
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands.

Q19: What environmental issue is caused by human activities in oceans?
Ans: 
Pollution.

Q20: Which continent is known for its extremely cold climate and research stations?
Ans:
Antarctica.

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1. What are the five oceans on Earth?
Ans. The five oceans on Earth are the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean.
2. How many continents are there in the world?
Ans. There are seven continents in the world: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia (Oceania), and South America.
3. Which is the largest ocean in the world?
Ans. The largest ocean in the world is the Pacific Ocean, covering approximately 63 million square miles.
4. What is the smallest continent on Earth?
Ans. The smallest continent on Earth is Australia, also known as Oceania, with a land area of about 3.4 million square miles.
5. How are oceans and continents important for the Earth's ecosystem?
Ans. Oceans and continents play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate, supporting diverse ecosystems, and providing habitats for various species. They also influence weather patterns, nutrient cycling, and overall biodiversity on our planet.
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