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Landforms and Life

CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science

Complete topic list for Landforms and Life in CBSE Class 6 Social Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Landforms and Life

1

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
2

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
3

Life in Mountains

  • Mountain terrain is rugged with steep slopes
  • Regular farming only possible in valleys
  • Terrace farming used on slopes by cutting steps
4

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

Key Concepts

Landforms that are much higher thanElevated landforms with relatively flat surfacesLarge areas with flat or gentlyHumans have adapted to all landforms

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