The Earth - Our Habitat

This chapter gives an overview of the earth in the solar system. It aims to explain the unique position of the earth in the solar system, which provides ideal conditions for all forms of life, including human beings.

This chapter extensively talks about maps and how they help us. It elaborates on essential components of maps, distance, directions, and symbols. It also allows us to develop basic skills of map reading.

This chapter sheds light on the globe - a model of the earth. We explore latitude and longitude, their importance, and their difference. It points out the idea of local time and standard time because of latitude and longitude.

This chapter focuses on the motions of the earth. We learn about the movements of the earth - rotation and revolution and their effects. It gives a brief account of causes for the day and night concerning earth’s motion.

The chapter highlights significant domains of the earth and relief features. It explains the interrelationship of the realities of the earth: lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. It further elaborates on major landforms of the earth.

The chapter maps our country, India, in relation to the world. It describes India's location, size, political divisions, and neighbours and informs about the broad physiographic divisions of India, including mountains, plains, and plateaus.

This chapter elaborates on India's climate. There is a detailed description of the cycle of seasons in India. It includes cold, hot, and monsoon weather in various parts of India and interprets the influence of climate on human life.

This chapter enlightens India's natural vegetation and wildlife and the need for their conservation. It helps us to appreciate the need for conserving natural vegetation and wildlife by suggesting some crucial steps.