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HYDROSPHERE

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Consider the following statements. 1. On the planet Earth, the fresh water available for use amounts to about less than

For this statement question, read slowly. In Hydrosphere, the statements that hold true together are Only 1. That is the answer. If you check each statement one by one in your mind, you will see why this set feels right. Take your time and do not rush it.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2010] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Hydrosphere and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one is the most extensive part of the oceanic floor?

Think of it like this. When the question talks about which one is the most extensive part, your mind should go straight to Deep Sea Plains. In Hydrosphere, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [Andhra Pradesh PSC (Pre) 2017 Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2012] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Hydrosphere and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

On the planet Earth, most of the fresh water exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining fresh water, the larg

This one is a favourite in exams. In Hydrosphere, whenever you see on the planet Earth, most of the, the answer is Exists as ground water. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2013] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Hydrosphere and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

The largest amount of fresh water on our planet is in

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see the largest amount of fresh water on, think Glaciers and mountains. In Hydrosphere, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [Kerala PSC (Pre) 2019 UPPCS (Pre)(Re. Exam) 2015] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Hydrosphere and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

The tension of gravitational water in the ground is

Here is how I remember it. the tension of gravitational water in the = below 1/3 atmosphere. That is it. In Hydrosphere, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [UP UDA/LDA (Spl)(Mains) 2010] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Hydrosphere and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Where is ‘Ninety East Ridge’ situated?

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see where is ‘Ninety East Ridge’ situated, think Indian Ocean. In Hydrosphere, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [53rd to 55th BPSC (Pre) 2011] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Hydrosphere and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

A ridge of 64000 km length and 2000 km to 2400 km width passing through North and South Atlantic oceanic basins enters i

Think of it like this. When the question talks about a ridge of 64000 km length and, your mind should go straight to Mid - Oceanic Ridge. In Hydrosphere, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [Haryana PSC (Pre) 2017 47th BPSC (Pre) 2005] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Hydrosphere and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

The largest part of our hydrosphere is

In simple words, the largest part of our hydrosphere is means Pacific ocean. In Hydrosphere, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of the largest part of our hydrosphere is and Pacific ocean together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2010] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Hydrosphere and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

The surface of Earth covered with water is approximately

You know, this one is quite easy if you have read Hydrosphere once. The surface of Earth covered with water is all about Two-third. That is the whole story here. No need to make it hard. Just remember Two-third for this topic and you are done.

Ref: [Karnataka PSC (Pre) 2016 41st BPSC (Pre) 1996] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Hydrosphere and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following seas is the deepest?

The main idea is really simple. In Hydrosphere, which one of the following seas is is always linked with South China Sea. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

Ref: [Gujarat PSC (Pre) 2016 UPPCS (Mains) 2015] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Hydrosphere and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Datum line

In simple words, Datum line matching question means is a horizontal line to.... In Hydrosphere, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of Datum line matching question and is a horizontal line to... together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1991, 1994] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Hydrosphere and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

On the sea level, nearest place to the centre of Earth is?

Here is how I remember it. on the sea level, nearest place to = North Pole. That is it. In Hydrosphere, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [38th BPSC (Pre) 1992] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Hydrosphere and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.