CBSE Class 5 Social Science World Map Worksheet

I. On a physical map of the world mark the countries and mention in which heat zone it lies

a. Congo
Answer: Located in Central Africa, through which the Equator passes. It lies in the Torrid Zone.
In simple words: Congo is near the Equator, so it receives direct sunlight all year round and is very hot.

Exam Tip: Countries located near the Equator (between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn) always belong to the Torrid Zone.

b. Greenland
Answer: Located in the North Atlantic Ocean. It lies in the Frigid Zone.
In simple words: Greenland is far up north near the North Pole, making it extremely cold and mostly covered in ice.

Exam Tip: Regions lying beyond the Arctic Circle up to the North Pole fall in the Frigid Zone.

c. Saudi Arabia
Answer: Located in Western Asia in the Arabian Peninsula. It lies in the Torrid Zone (northern part extends slightly towards the Northern Temperate Zone, but predominantly tropical/desert climate associated with the Torrid Zone).
In simple words: Saudi Arabia has a hot desert climate because it is situated in a region that receives intense solar radiation.

Exam Tip: Remember that the Tropic of Cancer passes through Saudi Arabia, placing it in the hot belt of the earth.

d. Prairies in USA
Answer: Located in North America. They lie in the North Temperate Zone.
In simple words: The central plains of North America experience moderate temperatures with distinct seasons, neither extremely hot nor extremely cold.

Exam Tip: Areas lying between the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle are in the North Temperate Zone.

e. Argentina
Answer: Located in the southern part of South America. It lies mainly in the South Temperate Zone (with the northern tip in the Torrid Zone).
In simple words: Most of Argentina experiences pleasant, moderate weather conditions typical of the southern temperate region.

Exam Tip: The Tropic of Capricorn passes through the northern part of Argentina, meaning everything south of it is in the South Temperate Zone.

f. Russia
Answer: Spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It lies primarily in the North Temperate Zone and the Frigid Zone.
In simple words: Russia is a very large country; its northern parts are frozen and lie in the Frigid Zone, while the southern regions lie in the Temperate Zone.

Exam Tip: For countries spanning vast latitudes like Russia, mention both applicable heat zones.

g. Egypt
Answer: Located in North Africa (and partly in Western Asia). It lies in the Torrid Zone and the North Temperate Zone (the Tropic of Cancer runs through southern Egypt).
In simple words: Egypt is largely a hot desert country situated near the tropical belt.

Exam Tip: Note the intersection of the Tropic of Cancer across northern Africa when locating Egypt.

h. Turkey
Answer: Located mainly in Anatolia in Western Asia, with a small portion in Southeast Europe. It lies in the North Temperate Zone.
In simple words: Turkey has four distinct seasons because it is situated in the temperate belt of the Northern Hemisphere.

Exam Tip: Mediterranean and Eurasian countries positioned well above the Tropic of Cancer are firmly in the Temperate Zone.