MAHARISHI VIDYA MANDIR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL,

THIRUVOTTIYUR, CHENNAI – 19

CLASS: 6 SOCIAL SCIENCE - WORKSHEET

CONTINENTS AND OCEAN

1.

What continent is shown in the picture?

A)North America B)South America C)Asia D)Europe

2.

What continent is in blue?

A) Asia B) Africa C) Europe D) Australia

3.
What continent is in orange?

A) South America B) North America C) Antarctica D) Africa

4.

What continent is in red?

A) Asia B) Africa C) Australia D) Antarctica

5.

What continent is in red?

A) Asia B) Africa C) North America D) Australia
6.
What continent is in red?

A) Asia B) North America C) South America D) Australia

7.

What ocean is the arrow pointing to?

A) Atlantic Ocean B) Pacific Ocean C) Arctic Ocean D) Southern Ocean

8.How many oceans are there?

A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6

9.The smallest continent in the world ?

A) Australia B) Asia C) India D) Africa

10.The world largest Island ?

A) Madagascar B) Victoria C) Baffin D) Greenland

11.

Which continent is green?

A) North America B) South America C) Asia D) Antarctica

12.

Which continent is purple?

A) Europe B) Asia C)Australia D) North America

13.What is the Earth mostly covered with?

A) Land B) Water C) Continents D) Natural Resources

14.Which ocean is shown twice on the map?

A) Atlantic B) Pacific C) Indian D) Arctic

15. Which continent is home of the Sahara Desert and is considered the hottest?
A)South America B)Europe C)Africa D)Australia

16.On this continent, you can find animal species such as penguins, seals and some
birds. This is the coldest continent.
A)North America B)Antarctica C)South America D)Europe

17.This is the smallest continent, farthest away from the others where you may find
koalas and kangaroos.
A) Europe B) Africa C) South America D) Australia
4.
18.This continent contains major historic cities like Paris, London and Rome.
A)Africa B)Europe C)Asia D)North America

19.What is the Earth mostly covered with?

A)Land B)Water C)Continents D)Natural Resources

20.Which continent is attached to Asia?

A)Australia B)Africa C)Antarctica D)Europe

21.

What continent is shown here?

A)Africa B)Asia C)Europe D)South America E)North America

II. Answer the following:

1.What are oceans and continents? What are their names and their distribution?

2.In what ways do oceans and continents impact life on Earth, including human life?

3.Write down the list of continents from the smallest to the largest.

4. Explain the following terms: (a) Continent: (b) Ocean: (c) Island:

5.How do continents and oceans influence the Earth's climate?

6.Why are oceans referred to as the "lungs of the planet"?

7.What are the main environmental challenges facing oceans today?

8. Why Australia referred to as “ Down Under”?

9.What natural disasters originate in oceans?

10.Why is the Indian Ocean significant for India?

11. What is the Great Barrier Reef?

Major Relief Features of the World

I.Choose the correct answer:

(1) The mountains differ from the hills in terms of

(i) elevation (ii) slope (iii) aspect

(2) Glaciers are found in

(i) the mountains (ii) the plains (iii) the plateaus

(3) The Deccan Plateau is located in

(i) Kenya (ii) Australia (iii) India

(4) The river Yangtze flows in

(i) South America (ii) Australia (iii) China

(5) An important mountain range of Europe is

(i) the Andes (ii) the Alps (iii) the Rockies

II. Fill in the blanks.

1. A ___________ is an unbroken flat or a low-level land.

2. The Himalayas and the Alps are examples of _______________types of

mountains.

3. _____________ areas are rich in mineral deposits.

4. The _________________ is a line of mountains.

5. The ____________areas are most productive for farming.

III. Answer the following questions briefly.

(a) What are the major landforms?

(b) What is the difference between a mountain and a plateau?

(c) What are the different types of mountains?

(d) How are mountains useful to man?

(e) How are plains formed?

(f). Write are the uses of plateaus.

(g). Where are most of the mining areas located?

(h). Differentiate between the following: - (a) Fold mountains and volcanic
mountains

(i).What are the three groups of landforms broadly?

(j).What is a Rift Valley?

IV. 1. Case Study: The Himalayan Mountain Range

Introduction

The Himalayan mountain range is one of the most prominent relief features in the
world, stretching over 2,500 kilometers across India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan.
This case study will examine the geographical features, formation, and significance
of the Himalayas.

Geographical Features

1. Mountain Range: The Himalayas are a young, fold mountain range formed by the
collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.

2. Peaks: The range includes some of the world's highest peaks, such as Mount
Everest (8,848 meters), K2 (8,611 meters), and Kangchenjunga (8,586 meters).
3. Valleys: The Himalayas have several valleys, including the Kashmir Valley, the
Nepal Valley, and the Brahmaputra Valley.

Formation

1. Plate Tectonics: The Himalayas were formed as a result of the collision between
the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which started around 50 million years ago.

2. Continental Collision: The Indian plate was pushed beneath the Eurasian plate,
resulting in the formation of the Himalayan mountain range.

3. Uplift: The Himalayas are still rising by about 1 inch (2.5 cm) every year due to
the ongoing plate movement.

Significance

1. Biodiversity: The Himalayas are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna,
including several endangered species.

2. Water Resources: The Himalayas are the source of several major rivers,
including the Ganges, the Indus, and the Brahmaputra.

3. Climatic Influence: The Himalayas play a crucial role in shaping the climate of
the Indian subcontinent and beyond.

4. Cultural Significance: The Himalayas are considered sacred by several religions,

including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.

Conclusion

The Himalayan mountain range is a remarkable relief feature that has been shaped
by millions of years of geological activity. Its significance extends beyond its
geographical features to its impact on biodiversity, water resources, climate, and
culture.

Geographical Features

1. What is the approximate length of the Himalayan mountain range?

2. Which countries are home to the Himalayan mountain range?

3. What is the name of the highest peak in the Himalayas?

Formation

1. What geological process formed the Himalayan mountain range?

2. Which two tectonic plates collided to form the Himalayas?

3. Approximately how many years ago did the formation of the Himalayas begin?

Significance

1. What is the significance of the Himalayas in terms of biodiversity?

2. Which major rivers originate from the Himalayas?

3. What is the cultural significance of the Himalayas in Hinduism, Buddhism, and

Sikhism?

Critical Thinking Questions

1. What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of the Himalayas' continued
uplift?

2. How can the cultural significance of the Himalayas be balanced with the need for
sustainable development?

3. What role can international cooperation play in protecting the Himalayan

ecosystem?

2. Case Study: The Rocky Mountains

Introduction:

The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range located in western North
America, stretching from British Columbia, Canada, to New Mexico, USA. This case
study will examine the geographical features, formation, and significance of the
Rocky Mountains.

Geographical Features:

1. Mountain Range: The Rocky Mountains are a fold mountain range formed by the
uplift of the Earth's crust.
2. Peaks: The range includes several high peaks, such as Mount Elbert (4,399
meters) and Mount Massive (4,396 meters).

3. Valleys: The Rocky Mountains have several valleys, including the Colorado River
Valley and the Wyoming Valley.

Formation:

1. Plate Tectonics: The Rocky Mountains were formed as a result of the collision
between the North American and Pacific tectonic plates.

2. Uplift: The mountains were uplifted during the Laramide orogeny,, which
occurred around 70-40 million years ago.

3. Erosion: The mountains have been shaped by millions of years of erosion,

including glaciation, weathering, and water erosion.

Significance:

1. Biodiversity: The Rocky Mountains are home to a diverse range of flora and
fauna, including several endangered species.

2. Water Resources: The mountains are the source of several major rivers,
including the Colorado River and the Rio Grande.

3. Tourism: The Rocky Mountains are a popular tourist destination, attracting

millions of visitors each year.

Answer the following questions briefly.

1.What type of mountain range are the Rocky Mountains?

2. Which two tectonic plates collided to form the Rocky Mountains?

3.What is the name of the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains?