CBSE Class 6 Social Science Landforms and Life Worksheet Set 01

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Question. The __________ is called the ‘Roof of the World.’
Answer: Tibetan Plateau
Explanation: This plateau is so high up that people imagine it as the roof over our world.

Question. A sudden heavy rainstorm is called __________.
Answer: cloudburst
Explanation: A cloudburst is when an entire dark storm cloud pours out buckets of water in just a few minutes!

Question. The __________ of central and south India is one of the ancient plateaus in the world.
Answer: Deccan Plateau
Explanation: The Deccan Plateau in southern India was formed millions of years ago by hot lava.

Question. The tallest peak of the Himalayan range is __________.
Answer: Mount Everest
Explanation: Mount Everest is the highest mountain point anywhere on our planet.

Question. The river __________ begins in the Himalayas and is considered the largest river in India.
Answer: Ganga
Explanation: The holy river Ganga starts from melting mountain glaciers and flows across northern India.

Question. The __________ plateau is known for its stores of minerals such as iron ore and coal.
Answer: Chhota Nagpur
Explanation: This plateau in India is packed with rocks and metals used to make things like steel.

Question. __________ farming is done on the slopes of mountains by cutting steps into the slope.
Answer: Terrace
Explanation: Farmers shape the hillside into giant green steps so rainwater doesn't wash away their plants.

True or False

Question. The Aravalli Range is an example of a relatively new mountain range.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Aravalli mountains are actually very old and have been worn down over millions of years.

Question. The Deccan Plateau is flanked by the Western Ghats on the West and the Eastern Ghats on the East.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Deccan Plateau is safely tucked between two mountain ranges on both coastlines.

Question. The Himalayas are young mountains with curved tops.
Answer: False
Explanation: Young mountains have sharp, pointy peaks because wind and rain haven't worn them smooth yet.

Question. Ganga is a branch flowing into the Yamuna.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Yamuna flows into the bigger river Ganga, not the other way around.

Question. The highest mountain peak in the world is Mount K2.
Answer: False
Explanation: Mount Everest is number one; Mount K2 is the second tallest.

Question. Huge reserves of iron, coal and manganese are located in the African Plateau.
Answer: False
Explanation: In India, the Chota Nagpur plateau is famous for these minerals, while the African plateau is best known for gold and diamonds.

Question. Plateaus have a more or less flat top.
Answer: True
Explanation: A plateau looks like a giant flat tabletop raised high above the ground.

Assertion and Reasoning

Question. Assertion (A): Mountain regions are thinly populated.
Reason (R): Mountains have a rugged terrain and severe climate.
Answer: (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation: It is very hard to build houses and roads on steep, freezing cold mountains, so fewer people live there.

Question. Assertion (A): Terrace farming is commonly conducted in plains.
Reason (R): Plains have flat and fertile land suitable for large-scale farming.
Answer: (D) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
Explanation: Terrace farming is done on steep mountain slopes, not on flat plains!

Question. Assertion (A): The Tibetan Plateau is named the ‘Roof of the World.’
Reason (R): It has an average altitude of 4,500 meters.
Answer: (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Explanation: The Tibetan Plateau is the highest flatland in the world, standing way up in the sky like a giant roof.

Questions / Short Question Answers

Question. What is the elevation of an object above sea level called?
Answer: Altitude.
Explanation: Altitude tells us how high something is standing up in the sky compared to the ocean.

Question. Which rock is formed in layers?
Answer: Sedimentary rock.
Explanation: Sedimentary rocks are pressed together in stripes like stacked pancakes over millions of years.

Question. What produces deserts to form?
Answer: Deserts form due to very low rainfall, rain-shadow effects, or being far from moisture sources like oceans.
Explanation: When clouds cannot bring rain to a place for a very long time, it turns into a dry desert.

Question. What is an archipelago?
Answer: An archipelago is a group or chain of islands close together.
Explanation: An archipelago is a cluster of islands playing together in the sea.

Question. What is weathering and transportation of soil and rock by wind, water, or ice called?
Answer: Erosion is the wearing away and transportation of soil and rock by wind, water, or ice.
Explanation: Strong winds and running water scrape away tiny bits of rock and carry them far away.

Question. What is meant by deposition?
Answer: Deposition is the dropping or settling of sediments carried by water, wind, or ice, forming features like deltas and alluvial plains.
Explanation: When moving water slows down, it drops the mud and sand it was carrying.

Question. Define canyon.
Answer: A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides, carved by a river over a long period.
Explanation: A canyon is a giant, deep ditch cut into rock by a river working like a saw over millions of years.

Question. What are fjords?
Answer: Fjords are deep, narrow inlets with steep sides, created by glacial erosion and later filled by sea water.
Explanation: Fjords are long, narrow sea valleys with tall cliffs made long ago by giant melting ice rivers.

Question. What is a river's starting point, often in mountains or springs?
Answer: The source of a river is its starting point, often in mountains or springs.
Explanation: The source is where a baby river is born, usually from melting snow or a bubbly spring.

Question. What is frozen snow?
Answer: Snow is the precipitation of water in a solid state.
Explanation: Snow is simply raindrops that froze into pretty little ice crystals because the air was cold.

Question. Why is terrace farming done in mountainous regions?
Answer: Terrace farming is practiced in mountainous regions due to the steep slopes of hills and mountains.
Explanation: Cutting flat steps into slopes stops water and good topsoil from rushing away during rain.

Question. What separates cold deserts from hot deserts?
Answer: Cold and hot deserts are distinguished based on temperature.
Explanation: Hot deserts have scorching sunny days, while cold deserts have freezing temperatures and chilly winds.

Question. Name the mountain that is not a member of any range.
Answer: Mount Kilimanjaro in eastern Africa is an isolated mountain that is not part of any range.
Explanation: Unlike most mountains that line up together in chains, Mount Kilimanjaro stands all alone.

Question. Name one prominent mountain range in Asia.
Answer: The Himalayas.
Explanation: The Himalayas form a massive snowy wall of peaks across northern India and neighboring countries.

Question. What are elevations with a lower height and rounded tops called?
Answer: Hills.
Explanation: Hills are like friendly, shorter mountains that have smooth curved tops.

Question. What is a physical characteristic on the surface of our planet Earth called?
Answer: A landform.
Explanation: A landform is any natural shape on Earth, like a hill, plain, valley, or canyon.