Worksheet – Class 6 Social Science (Geography)
Chapter 2: Oceans and Continents
Section A – Very Short Answer (1 mark each)
- What is the Earth’s surface made up of?
- What is a continent?
- What is a landmass?
- What are oceans?
- What is a sea?
- What is a bay?
- What is a gulf?
- What is an island?
- How many oceans are there in the world?
- What does the term “marine” mean?
Section B – Short Answer Questions (2–3 marks each)
- Differentiate between sea, bay, and gulf.
- Name the five oceans of the world.
- What are flora and fauna?
- Why are oceans important for life on Earth?
- How are oceans and continents distributed on Earth?
- What is the role of oceans in the water cycle?
Section C – Long Answer Questions (4–5 marks each)
- Describe the distribution of land and water on Earth.
- Explain the importance of oceans in human life.
- What are continents? Name all seven continents.
- Explain different types of ocean-related disasters.
- How do oceans affect climate and weather?
Section D – Case Study Based Questions
Case Study – 1
A coastal village is located near the sea. The people depend on the ocean for fishing and trade. One year, a strong cyclone hit the area, causing heavy rainfall and floods. Many houses were damaged, and people had to move to safer places. After the disaster, the government helped rebuild homes and spread awareness about safety measures.
Questions:
What disaster affected the village?
How do oceans support the lives of coastal people?
What problems were caused by the cyclone?
Suggest one safety measure during such disasters.
Case Study – 2
Rohan learned in school that oceans are very important for life on Earth. He found out that oceans produce more than half of the oxygen and help in bringing rainfall. He also learned that oceans regulate climate and are a source of food. However, he saw people throwing plastic waste into the sea. This made him worried about marine life.
Questions:
Why are oceans called the “lungs of the planet”?
How do oceans help in rainfall?
What harm does plastic cause to marine life?
What can we do to protect oceans?
Section E – Creative Thinking
- Why is the Earth called the “Blue Planet”?
- What would happen if there were no oceans?
- How can humans help in protecting marine life?
Section F – Fill in the Blanks
- The Earth is covered with about ______% water.
- The Earth is called the __________ planet.
- The largest ocean is the __________ Ocean.
- An __________ is a piece of land surrounded by water.
- There are __________ oceans in the world.
Section G – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Which of these is a water body?
a) Mountain
b) Ocean
c) Desert
d) Plain
Dolphins live in:
a) Forest
b) Desert
c) Ocean
d) Sky
What type of water is found in oceans?
a) Fresh
b) Salt
c) Dirty
d) Boiled
Which ocean is around India?
a) Pacific
b) Arctic
c) Indian
d) Atlantic
What should we do to protect oceans?
a) Throw plastic
b) Catch all fish
c) Keep it clean
d) Pour oil
Section H – True or False
- Whales live in the ocean. (_____ )
- Oceans do not affect weather. (_____ )
- Coral reefs are found in deserts. (_____ )
- Plastic harms ocean animals. (_____ )
- Oceans help in giving us rain. (_____ )
Section I – Match the Following
Column A Column B
Pacific Ocean Largest ocean
Island Land surrounded by water
Flora Plant life
Fauna Animal life
Gulf Deeply enclosed water
Section J – Locate on the map:-
- 5 Oceans of the world
- 7 Continents
Section:- K Assertion and Reason Questions
1.
Assertion (A): The Earth is called the “Blue Planet”.
Reason (R): Most of the Earth’s surface is covered with water.
Ans:-(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2.
Assertion (A): Oceans play an important role in climate and weather.
Reason (R): Oceans help in evaporation and bring rainfall.
Ans:- (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
3.
Assertion (A): A gulf is deeper and more enclosed than a bay.
Reason (R): A gulf has a narrow opening and is surrounded by land on more sides.
Ans:- (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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