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This document contains a geography exam for 6th class with multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions about map terms, features of latitude lines, reasons for creating maps, and differentiating between map types. It tests knowledge of the globe's grid system, cardinal directions, standard time, map scales, components of maps, shapes of map symbols, locations of longitude lines, and properties of the equator, temperate zone, and lines of latitude.

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Geography

This document contains a geography exam for 6th class with multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions about map terms, features of latitude lines, reasons for creating maps, and differentiating between map types. It tests knowledge of the globe's grid system, cardinal directions, standard time, map scales, components of maps, shapes of map symbols, locations of longitude lines, and properties of the equator, temperate zone, and lines of latitude.

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HALF YEARLY EXAM

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Class-VI Subject- GEOGRAPHY MAX-MARKS:70
Q.1 Define the New Terms: (10)
a. Standard time b. Latitudes c. Distortion d. Cardinal points e. Large scale maps
Q.2 Multiple choice Questions:- (3)
I. A map showing distribution of Roads and Railways is a:
a. Political map [ ] b. Thematic map [ ] c. Sketch map [ ] d. Physical map [ ]
II. A sketch map and a Geographical map are:
a. Same [ ] b. Different [ ] c. Complementry [ ] d. Supplementry [ ]
III. 00 and 1800 longitudes on the Globe are the:
a. Same line [ ] b. Opposite [ ] c. Parallel lines [ ] d. Horizontzal lines [ ]
Q.3 Answer In Short:- (15)
a. Which are the five important latitudes on the Globe?
b. Name three components of Map?
c. Which line on a Globe form a Grid System?
d. What is the Shape of the Earth?
e. Between which two lines on a Globe does the Torrid Zone lie?
Q.4 Answer in Detail : [Any 2] (10)
I. Why did people (Geographers) feel the need of drawing a Map?
II. Give atleast three main features of lines of Latitudes?
III. Why are conventional signs and symbols an important part of a Map?
Q.5 Write True or False : (5)
I. The 800 W longitude runs through Canada. [ ]
II. Sydney is located at about 1500 E Longitude. [ ]
III. Earth is round in Shape. [ ]
IV. The 400W longitude runs through Argentina. [ ]
V. Maps are only Small scales. [ ]
Q.6 Give Reasons For the Following:- (6)
0
1. The equator is said to be the 0 latitude.
2. The temperate zone is the Moderate zone on earth.
3. There are 181 lines of Latitudes.
Q7.Differentiate Between: (6)
I. Small scale Maps and Large scale Maps.
II. Sketch and Plan
Q8. Fill in the Blanks: (10)
(Blue/ Cartographer/ Physical / Compass / Larger)
a. A map which shows relief features is a _________ map.
b. The water bodies on a Map can be shown in _______ colour.
c. A person who makes a Map is called a _________ .
d. To find out directions, we use a tool name ________ .
e. A map with smaller scale would be able to present a ________ area .
Q9. Match the Following: (5)

a. Maps Water bodies


b. Earth Moderate zone
c. Equator Small and Large scale
d. Temperate Zone 00
e. Blue Round

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