Sphere of the Earth — Social Science STD 6 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6Social ScienceSphere of the Earth3 Marks
Question
Short note : Importance of Hydrosphere
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Answer
Importance of the hydrosphere is as follows:
$(1)$ The hydrosphere provides us with fresh water.
$(2)$ Most of the humidity for rains comes from oceans.
$(3)$ Chemicals are procured from seawater. Manganese, iron, tin and mineral oil are obtained from the seabeds.
$(4)$ Oceans are the storehouse of protein rich food for humans. Humans get fish and other living organisms as food from the sea.
$(5)$ Salt is produced from seawater.
$(6)$ Electricity is generated from the sea waves, ocean currents and the tides.
$(7)$ Oceans are used as waterways.
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