Worksheet – Class 6 Social Science (Geography)
Chapter 1: Locating Places on the Earth
Section A – Very Short Answer (1 mark each)
- What is a map?
- What is an atlas?
- Name any one type of map.
- What is a scale in a map?
- What are symbols in a map?
- What is latitude?
- What is longitude?
- What is the Equator?
- What is the Prime Meridian?
- What is GMT?
Section B – Short Answer Questions (2–3 marks each)
- Write any two differences between a globe and a map.
- What are physical and political maps?
- Explain the importance of scale in a map.
- What are cardinal and intermediate directions?
- Why do we use symbols in maps?
- What are latitudes and longitudes?
Section C – Long Answer Questions (4–5 marks each)
- Describe the components of a map.
- Explain how coordinates help in locating places on Earth.
- What are time zones? Why are they needed?
- What is the International Date Line (IDL)? Explain its importance.
- Explain the difference between local time and standard time.
Section D – Case Study Based Questions
Case Study – 1
Riya was studying a map of India in her atlas. She noticed different colours showing mountains, plains, and rivers. She also saw symbols representing roads, railways, and cities. The map had a scale that helped her understand distances. At the top of the map, north direction was shown. With the help of all these features, she was able to understand the map easily. She realized that maps are very useful tools to study the Earth.
Questions:
What type of map was Riya studying?
What do different colours show on a map?
Why are symbols used in maps?
What is the importance of direction in a map?
Case Study – 2
Aman learned that the Earth rotates from west to east and takes 24 hours to complete one rotation. Because of this, different places have different times. He also learned about GMT and Indian Standard Time (IST). He found that India is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. He also read about the International Date Line, where the date changes. This helped him understand how time is managed across the world.
Questions:
Why do different places have different times?
What is GMT?
Why does India have a standard time?
What happens when we cross the International Date Line?
Section E – Creative thinking
- Why can’t we represent the Earth perfectly on a flat map?
- How are maps useful in our daily life?
- Why is standard time important for a country?
Section F – Assertion and Reason Questions
Assertion (A): Maps are more detailed than globes.
Reason (R): Maps can show small areas with more information.
Ans:- (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Assertion (A): Latitude and longitude help locate places.
Reason (R): They form a grid on the Earth.
Ans:- (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Assertion (A): Time zones are necessary.
Reason (R): The Earth rotates and different places experience day and night at different times.
Ans:- (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Section G – Fill in the Blanks
- A book of maps is called an __________.
- The Equator is at __________ degree latitude.
- The Prime Meridian is at __________ degree longitude.
- India follows __________ Standard Time.
- The Earth rotates from __________ to __________.
Section H – Match the Following
Column A Column B
Physical map Natural features
Political map Boundaries
Scale Distance on map
Latitude Horizontal lines
Longitude Vertical lines
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