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Earth as a Planet

ICSE · Class 9 · Geography

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1. Earth as a Unique Planet

  • Earth is one of the eight planets of the Solar System.
  • The eight planets in order of distance from the Sun are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
  • The word planet is derived from a Greek word meaning wanderer because planets revolve around the Sun.
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2. Realms of the Earth

  • Earth has three main realms: lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.
  • Lithosphere is the solid crust of rocks on the Earth's surface.
  • The main part of the lithosphere consists of igneous rocks; the rest consists of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
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3. Shape and Size of the Earth

  • Ancient people believed Earth was flat like a table and feared sailing far into the sea.
  • Christopher Columbus had difficulty collecting his crew because of fear of a flat Earth.
  • Ferdinand Magellan's round-the-world expedition in 1519 proved that Earth is round in shape.
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4. Proofs of Earth's Shape

  • All celestial bodies appear to have a circular outline.
  • Circumnavigation of Earth proves its spherical shape.
  • An observer on a cliff sees the mast of an approaching ship first, then the funnel, and lastly the hull.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Earth as a unique planet in the Solar System

Earth in the Solar SystemThe Solar SystemThe Milky WayShape of the EarthProofs of Earth's shapeRealms of the EarthLithosphereHydrosphere

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What are the important topics in Earth as a Planet for ICSE Class 9 Geography?
Key topics in Earth as a Planet include Earth as a Planet - Complete Overview, Earth as a Unique Planet - Key Features, Earth as a Planet - Complete Overview. These are the concepts ICSE Class 9 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Earth as a Planet — ICSE Class 9 Geography?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 53 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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