Greenland is the largest island in the world, covering an area of about 2,166,086 square kilometers.

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.

The Nile is considered the longest river in the world.

Australia is the smallest continent by land area.

Pencil is a writing tool; the others are tools for construction.

The Gupta Empire is recognized for its remarkable contributions to art, literature, and culture, marking a high point in Indian civilization.

The Chola Dynasty was known for its extensive maritime trade and cultural influence, particularly in Southeast Asia.

The Brihadeeswarar Temple was built during the Chola Dynasty and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Rashtrakuta Dynasty is known for the rock-cut temples at Ellora, showcasing remarkable architectural skills.

The rock edicts of Ashoka are inscriptions that promote Buddhist values and were established during the Maurya Empire.

The Chola dynasty was known for its maritime trade and Kanchipuram was one of its prominent capitals.

The Chola dynasty was known for its strong naval power and extensive maritime trade during ancient times.

A plateau is a flat-topped area that is elevated above the surrounding area, often with steep cliffs.

A mesa is a landform that has steep sides and a flat top, often found in arid regions.

Dunes are landforms created by the accumulation of sand along coastlines, shaped by wind action.

A delta is formed by the deposition of sediment carried by a river as the flow velocity decreases upon entering standing water.

Sand dunes are formed by the accumulation of sand that is eroded and transported by wind.

Mountains are typically associated with tectonic activity and are characterized by steep slopes.

A volcano is a landform created by the eruption of magma from beneath the Earth's crust.

Newton's First Law states that an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force.

The ozone layer is located in the Stratosphere, which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.

'But' is the correct choice as it contrasts the desire to walk with the rain.

'But' is the correct choice as it contrasts the desire to walk with the rain.

'But' is the correct choice as it introduces a contrast to the speaker's intention.

'But' contrasts the enjoyment of hiking with the lack of time.

'And' is appropriate as it adds to the enjoyment of hiking.

'In conclusion' is a linking phrase used to summarize the information presented.

'For instance' is a linking phrase used to introduce an example.

'Because' is a linking word that shows the cause of an action or situation.

Paging allows for non-contiguous memory allocation by dividing memory into fixed-size pages.