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Locating Places on the Earth

CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science

Summary of Locating Places on the Earth for CBSE Class 6 Social Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

This chapter teaches us how to locate and find any place on Earth using maps, globes, and coordinate systems. Just like we use addresses to find houses, we use special methods to find places on our planet. We learn about maps as helpful tools, understand coordinates like latitude and longitude, and

Key Concepts

A map is a drawing

A map is a drawing or representation of an area as seen from above. Maps have three main components: Distance (shown by scale, like 1 cm = 500 m), Dir

Earth is nearly spherical (ball

Earth is nearly spherical (ball-shaped) but slightly flattened at the poles. A globe is a spherical model of Earth that represents geography more accu

Latitude measures distance from the Equator

Latitude measures distance from the Equator (0°) towards the North Pole (90°N) or South Pole (90°S). Lines of latitude are called parallels and run ea

Longitude measures distance from the Prime

Longitude measures distance from the Prime Meridian (0°) eastward (up to 180°E) or westward (up to 180°W). The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich

Every place on Earth can be

Every place on Earth can be located precisely using two coordinates: latitude and longitude. For example, Delhi is at 29°N latitude and 77°E longitude

Learning Objectives

  • Understand what maps are and how to use their main components
  • Learn about coordinates and how latitude and longitude help locate places
  • Discover the relationship between longitude and time zones
  • Understand the difference between local time and standard time
  • Learn to read and interpret different types of maps

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