CBSE Class 6 Geography All Chapter Worksheet Set

Chapter : The Earth In The Solar System

I Define the following terms:-

a) Orbit-

b) Meteoroids

c) Celestial bodies

d) Satellite

e) Comets

II Give one word answers:-

a) Blue planet of the solar system

b) The largest planet of our solar system

c) Another name for Milkyway

d) The two planets between which the Saturn lies.

e) The smallest planet in the solar system

f) Constellation that helps us locate the Pole Star.

III Indicate if the statements are True or False:-

a) Asteroids are thought to be pieces of a large planet which exploded

b) The sun is the biggest star in the universe

c) Planets move around the sun in circular orbits

d) The solar system consists of the sun and the eight planets

e) Uranus has the most number of satellites in our solar system

f) Hydrogen and helium gases are found on the sun.

IV Name all the planets according to their size.

V Why is Earth known as ‘Blue Planet’?

VI Match the following:

Column - A

Column - B

1. The star nearest to earth

2. Planet with the largest orbit

3. Red planet

4. Celestial body closest to earth

5. Planet surrounded by prominent rings.

a. Moon

b. Saturn

c. Sun

d. Mars

e. Neptune

TOPIC – Physical Features

Q1. Name three types of rocks. Give examples of each type.

Q2. What are tectonic plates?

Q3. Distinguish between convergence and divergence of tectonic plates.

Q4. Which continents of today were parts of the Gondwanaland?

Q5. Describe the formation of the Himalayas?

Q6. Describe the formation of the Northern Plains?

Q7. Name the oldest land mass of India. Which types of rocks are found there?

Q8. Why the Himalayas are called-“Young fold mountains”?

Q9. Name six major physiographic divisions of India.

Q10. Describe the shape and size of the Himalayas.

Q11. Describe the latitudinal division of the Himalayas?

OR

Give main characteristics of the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas.

Q12. Name the division of Himalayas demarcated by river valleys. (West to East)

Q13. Give main characteristics of Purvanchals.

Q14. Which three river systems form the Northern Plains?

Q15. Why the Northern Plains are called the depositional plains?

Q16. What is the extent of the Northern Plains?

Q17. What is the significance of the Northern Plains?

Q18. How are the riverine islands formed? Which is the largest riverine island in the world?

Q19. What are distributaries?

Q20. What is meant by the term-“DOAB”?

Q21. Describe the main characteristics of the following:-

        a. Bhabhar; b. Tarai; c. Khadar; d. Bhangar

Q22. Which rocks form the Peninsular Plateau?

Q23. Which is the oldest landform in India?

Q24. Which are the two broad divisions of the Peninsular Plateau?

Q25. Give an account of the central highlands (locations, extent, ranges and plateaus, rivers, slope, extensions.

Q26. Give important characteristics of the Deccan Plateau.

Q27. Distinguish between the Western and Eastern Ghats.

Q 1. Fill in the blanks. (1X10)

1. Scale can be shown on a map in three ways _____________, ______________ and __________.

2. Atmosphere acts as a___________ by keeping the earth’s surface ___________ at night.

3. The 2 main deserts of Africa are ____________ and _______________.

4. Scale is the ratio between ___________ and ____________.

5. ____________ is the system of measurement followed in India.

Q2. Answer the following question. (2X5)

1. How can the Pole Star help in finding direction?

2. What are the main elements of biosphere?

3. Name the continents in increasing order of their size.

4. Write any 2 limitations of a globe.

5. How do symbols and signs help us in reading maps?