CBSE Class 6 Social Science — Flashcards for Quick Revision

A: A map is a representation or drawing of some area, showing it as if viewed from the top. It can show small areas (village, town) or large areas (district, state, country, or the whole world). Maps hel

A: An atlas is a book or collection of maps. It contains different types of maps showing various features like physical features, political boundaries, or specific themes.

A: 1. Physical maps - show natural features like mountains, oceans, and rivers 2. Political maps - show countries, states, boundaries, and cities 3. Thematic maps - show specific information like populat

A: Oceans are the largest water bodies on Earth. They cover almost three-fourths of the Earth's surface, which is why Earth appears blue from space and is called the 'blue planet'.

A: A continent is a large continuous expanse of land. A large body of land is called a 'landmass', but when it forms a large continuous area, it is specifically called a continent.

A: The five oceans are: 1. Pacific Ocean (largest), 2. Atlantic Ocean (second largest), 3. Indian Ocean (third largest), 4. Southern (or Antarctic) Ocean (fourth), 5. Arctic Ocean (smallest).

A: A landform is a physical feature on the surface of our planet Earth. Landforms take shape over millions of years and have a significant connection with the environment and life. Examples include mount

A: The three main categories of landforms are: 1) Mountains - landforms much higher than surrounding landscape with steep slopes, 2) Plateaus - elevated landforms with flat surfaces, 3) Plains - extensiv

A: Mountains can be recognized by three main features: 1) A broad base, 2) Steep slopes, 3) A narrow summit. They are much higher than the surrounding landscape and may be covered with snow at higher alt