Worksheet – Class 6 Social Science (Geography)
Chapter: Landforms and Life
Section A – Very Short Answer (1 mark each)
- What are landforms?
- Name the three major types of landforms.
- What is a mountain?
- What is the difference between mountains and hills?
- What is a plateau?
- Why are plateaus called the “storehouse of minerals”?
- What are plains?
- What are floodplains?
- What is a valley?
- What is altitude?
- What is a mountain range?
- What is a desert?
- What is a confluence?
- What is terrain?
- Name one major occupation in plains.
Section B – Short Answer Questions (2–3 marks each)
- Explain the significance of mountains to human life.
- Describe life in the mountains.
- Why are plains densely populated?
- Write any two features of plateaus.
- How do rivers make plains fertile?
- What are the main occupations in plateau regions?
- Explain the importance of tourism in mountain regions.
- Write two features of deserts.
- What are floodplains and why are they important?
- What are montane forests?
Section C – Long Answer Questions (4–5 marks each)
- Describe the three major landforms (mountains, plateaus, and plains) with their features.
- Explain how landforms influence human life and culture.
- Describe life in the plains with examples.
- Write about the importance of plateaus and give examples.
- Explain the challenges faced by people living in deserts.
Section D – Map/Activity Based:- On a map of India, mark:
- The Himalayas
- Chhota Nagpur Plateau
- Ganga Plain
- Thar Desert
- Draw and label any one landform (mountain/plateau/plain).
Section E – Assertion and Reason (2 marks each)
Assertion (A): Plains are ideal for agriculture.
Reason (R): Plains have fertile soil deposited by rivers.
Assertion (A): Plateaus are less suitable for farming.
Reason (R): Plateau soil is rocky and less fertile.
Assertion (A): Mountains attract tourists.
Reason (R): Mountains have scenic beauty and cool climate.
Section F – Fill in the Blanks
- Landforms are natural features of the ______’s surface.
- Mountains have a narrow ______.
- Plateaus are also known as the ______ of minerals.
- Plains are generally not more than ______ meters above sea level.
- A ______ is a low area between mountains.
- Deserts receive very ______ rainfall.
Section G – True or False
- Mountains always have flat tops. (______)
- Plateaus are rich in minerals. (______)
- Plains are not suitable for agriculture. (______)
- Deserts have unique flora and fauna. (______)
- Rivers deposit sediments in plains. (______)
Section H – Match the Following
Column A Column B
1. Mountains a. Flat land
2. Plateaus b. High land
3. Plains c. Mineral rich
4. Desert d. Dry region
5. Floodplains e. Fertile soil
Section I – Case Study / Application:- Read the passage and answer:
Rohit lives in a village located in the Ganga Plain. The land is flat and fertile, and rivers flow nearby.
Farmers grow crops like wheat, rice, and sugarcane. There are many roads, schools, and markets in the area. People celebrate different festivals together.
Life here is busy and comfortable.
Questions:
Which landform does Rohit live in?
Why is the soil fertile in this region?
Name any two crops grown here.
Case Study 2 – Mountains
Sita lives in a village near the Himalayas. The area has high mountains, cold weather, and steep slopes.
People grow apples and practice terrace farming. Tourists visit this place for its natural beauty. There are temples and pilgrimage sites in the region. Life is peaceful but sometimes difficult due to harsh climate.
Questions:
Which landform does Sita live in?
Name one farming method used in mountains.
Why do tourists visit this region?
Section J – Value-Based Question
Why should we protect natural landforms and their environment? Write your answer in 3–4 lines.
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