Fill in the blanks. (a) A leap year h | Class 6 Social Science - The Earth Our Habitat Chapter Motions of the Earth, Motions of the Earth NCERT Solutions

Answer the following questions briefly.

(a) What is the angle of inclination of the earth’s axis with its orbital plane?
(b) Define rotation and revolution.
(c) What is a leap year?
(d) Differentiate between the Summer and Winter Solstice.
(e) What is an equinox?
(f) Why does the Southern Hemisphere experience Winter and Summer Solstice in different times than that of the Northern Hemisphere?
(g) Why do the poles experience about six months day and six months night?

Tick the correct answers.

(a) The movement of the earth around the sun is known as
(i) Rotation   (ii) Revolution   (iii) Inclination

(b) Direct rays of the sun fall on the equator on
(i) 21 March   (ii) 21 June   (iii) 22 December

(c) Christmas is celebrated in summer in
(i) Japan   (ii) India   (iii) Australia

(d) Cycle of the seasons is caused due to
(i) Rotation   (ii) Revolution   (iii) Gravitation

Tick the correct answers.
(a) The value of the prime meridian is
(i) 90° (ii) 0° (iii) 60°

(b) The frigid zone lies near
(i) the Poles (ii) the Equator (iii) the Tropic of Cancer

(c) The total number of longitudes are
(i) 360 (ii) 180 (iii) 90

(d) The Antarctic circle is located in
(i) the Northern hemisphere
(ii) the Southern hemisphere
(iii) the Eastern hemisphere

(e) Grid is a network of
(i) parallels of latitudes and merdians of longitudes
(ii) the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
(iii) the North Pole and the South Pole

Answer the following questions briefly.
(a) What is the true shape of the earth?
(b) What is a globe?
(c) What is the latitudinal value of the Tropic of Cancer?
(d) What are the three heat zones of the Earth?
(e) What are parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude?
(f) Why does the torrid zone receive maximum amount of heat?
(g) Why is it 5.30 p.m. in India and 12.00 noon in London?

Tick the correct answer.

(a) The planet known as the “Earth’s Twin” is
(i) Jupiter    (ii) Saturn    (iii) Venus

(b) Which is the third nearest planet to the sun ?
(i) Venus    (ii) Earth    (iii) Mercury

(c) All the planets move around the sun in a
(i) Circular path    (ii) Rectangular path    (iii) Elongated path

(d) The Pole Star indicates the direction to the
(i) South    (ii) North    (iii) East

(e) Asteroids are found between the orbits of
(i) Saturn and Jupiter    (ii) Mars and Jupiter    (iii) The Earth and Mars

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(a) The deepest point on the earth is _____________ in the Pacific Ocean.
(b) The _____________ Ocean is named after a country.
(c) The _____________ is a narrow contact zone of land, water and air that supports life.
(d) The continents of Europe and Asia together are known as _____________.
(e) The highest mountain peak on the earth is _____________.

Tick the correct answers.

(a) The mountains differ from the hills in terms of
(i) elevation   (ii) slope   (iii) aspect

(b) Glaciers are found in
(i) the mountains   (ii) the plains   (iii) the plateaus

(c) The Deccan Plateau is located in
(i) Kenya   (ii) Australia   (iii) India

(d) The river Yangtze flows in
(i) South America   (ii) Australia   (iii) China

(e) An important mountain range of Europe is
(i) the Andes   (ii) the Alps   (iii) the Rockies

Fill in the blanks.
1. A ___________ is an unbroken flat or a low-level land.
2. The Himalayas and the Alps are examples of _______________types of mountains.
3. _____________ areas are rich in mineral deposits.
4. The _________________ is a line of mountains.
5. The ____________areas are most productive for farming.

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(a) The southernmost Himalayas are known as
(i) Shiwaliks   (ii) Himadri   (iii) Himachal

(b) Sahyadris is also known as
(i) Aravali   (ii) Western Ghats   (iii) Himadri

(c) The Palk Strait lies between the countries
(i) Sri Lanka and Maldives
(ii) India and Sri Lanka
(iii) India and Maldives

(d) The Indian islands in the Arabian Sea are known as
(i) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(ii) Lakshadweep Islands
(iii) Maldives

(e) The oldest mountain range in India is the
(i) Aravali hills   (ii) Western ghats   (iii) Himalayas

Tick the correct answers.

(a) Maps showing distribution of forests are
(i) Physical map   (ii) Thematic Map   (iii) Political map

(b) The blue colour is used for showing
(i) Water bodies   (ii) Mountains   (iii) Plains

(c) A compass is used –
(i) To show symbols   (ii) To find the main direction   (iii) To measure distance

(d) A scale is necessary
(i) For a map   (ii) For a sketch   (iii) For symbols

Fill in the blanks.
(a) India has an area of about ________________.
(b) The Greater Himalayas are also known as_________________.
(c) The largest state in India in terms of area is__________________.
(d) The river Narmada falls into the __________________ sea.
(e) The latitude that runs almost halfway through India is ___________.

(a) The mountain range that separates Europe from Asia is
(i) the Andes   (ii) the Himalayas   (iii) the Urals

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(b) The continent of North America is linked to South America by
(i) an Isthmus   (ii) a Strait   (iii) a Canal

(c) The major constituent of atmosphere by per cent is
(i) Nitrogen   (ii) Oxygen   (iii) Carbon dioxide

(d) The domain of the earth consisting of solid rocks is
(i) the Atmosphere   (ii) the Hydrosphere   (iii) the Lithosphere

(e) Which is the largest continent?
(i) Africa   (ii) Asia   (iii) Australia

Answer the following questions briefly.

(a) Name the major physical divisions of India.
(b) India shares its land boundaries with seven countries. Name them.
(c) Which two major rivers fall into the Arabian Sea?
(d) Name the delta formed by the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.
(e) How many States and Union Territories are there in India? Which states have a common capital?
(f) Why do a large number of people live in the Northern plains?
(g) Why is Lakshadweep known as a coral island?

Tick the correct answers.

(a) The southernmost Himalayas are known as
(i) Shiwaliks   (ii) Himadri   (iii) Himachal

(b) Sahyadris is also known as
(i) Aravali   (ii) Western Ghats   (iii) Himadri

(c) The Palk Strait lies between the countries
(i) Sri Lanka and Maldives
(ii) India and Sri Lanka
(iii) India and Maldives

(d) The Indian islands in the Arabian Sea are known as
(i) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(ii) Lakshadweep Islands
(iii) Maldives

(e) The oldest mountain range in India is the
(i) Aravali hills   (ii) Western ghats   (iii) Himalayas

Tick the correct answers.

(a) Maps showing distribution of forests are
(i) Physical map   (ii) Thematic Map   (iii) Political map

(b) The blue colour is used for showing
(i) Water bodies   (ii) Mountains   (iii) Plains

(c) A compass is used –
(i) To show symbols   (ii) To find the main direction   (iii) To measure distance

(d) A scale is necessary
(i) For a map   (ii) For a sketch   (iii) For symbols

Tick the correct answers.
(a) The value of the prime meridian is
(i) 90° (ii) 0° (iii) 60°

(b) The frigid zone lies near
(i) the Poles (ii) the Equator (iii) the Tropic of Cancer

(c) The total number of longitudes are
(i) 360 (ii) 180 (iii) 90

(d) The Antarctic circle is located in
(i) the Northern hemisphere
(ii) the Southern hemisphere
(iii) the Eastern hemisphere

(e) Grid is a network of
(i) parallels of latitudes and merdians of longitudes
(ii) the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
(iii) the North Pole and the South Pole

Answer the following questions briefly.
(a) Which winds bring rainfall in India? Why is it so important?
(b) Name the different seasons in India.
(c) What is natural vegetation?

Tick the correct answers.

(a) The world’s highest rainfall occurs in
(i) Mumbai   (ii) Asansol   (iii) Mawsynram

(b) Wild goats and snow leopards are found in
(i) Himalayan region
(ii) Peninsular region
(iii) Gir forests

(c) During the south west monsoon period, the moisture laden winds blow from
(i) land to sea (ii) sea to land (iii) plateau to plains

Answer the following questions briefly.

(a) How does a planet differ from a star?
(b) What is meant by the ‘Solar System’?
(c) Name all the planets according to their distance from the sun.
(d) Why is the Earth called a unique planet?
(e) Why do we see only one side of the moon always?
(f) What is the Universe?

Answer the following questions briefly.

(a) What are the three components of a map?
(b) What are the four cardinal directions?
(c) What do you mean by the term ‘the scale of the map’?
(d) How are maps more helpful than a globe?
(e) Distinguish between a map and a plan.
(f) Which map provides detailed information?
(g) How do symbols help in reading maps?

Fill in the blanks.
(a) India has an area of about ________________.
(b) The Greater Himalayas are also known as_________________.
(c) The largest state in India in terms of area is__________________.
(d) The river Narmada falls into the __________________ sea.
(e) The latitude that runs almost halfway through India is ___________.

Fill in the blanks.

(a) The deepest point on the earth is _____________ in the Pacific Ocean.
(b) The _____________ Ocean is named after a country.
(c) The _____________ is a narrow contact zone of land, water and air that supports life.
(d) The continents of Europe and Asia together are known as _____________.
(e) The highest mountain peak on the earth is _____________.