Question 5
Give reasons for the following.
(a) Europe is called the peninsula of peninsulas.
(b) Antarctica is considered uninhabitable for human beings.
(c) We should grow trees around the industries.
(a) Europe looks like a peninsula extending westwards of the Asiatic landmass. Large arms of the seas have penetrated deep into the land and have created smaller peninsulas. That is why Europe is called the "peninsula of peninsulas".
(b) Antarctica’s freezing climate and barren glacier coasts with not a drop of fresh water to drink, isolated from the world, makes it impossible for normal life. Therefore, Antarctica is uninhabitable for human beings.
(c) Industries cause pollution. Growing trees around industries helps to reduce pollution and purify the air. Trees also help to reduce sound pollution caused by industries in addition to adding aesthetic value of that area.