Landforms and Life
CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science
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Introduction to Landforms
- A landform is a physical feature on Earth's surface that takes millions of years to form
- Landforms are broadly classified into three categories: mountains, plateaus, and plains
- Each landform has different climates and supports varied flora and fauna
Mountains
- Mountains are landforms much higher than surrounding landscape
- Characteristics: broad base, steep slopes, narrow summit
- Hills are highlands with lower height, less steep slopes, and rounded tops
Life in Mountains
- Mountain terrain is rugged with steep slopes
- Regular farming only possible in valleys
- Terrace farming used on slopes by cutting steps
Plateaus
- Plateau rises from surrounding land with flat surface and steep sides
- Can be young or old in Earth's history
- Height varies from few hundred to several thousand meters
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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