CBSE Class 6 Social Science Major Domains Of The Earth Worksheet

FILL IN THE BLANKS:-

1. The ________________ is the only planet which has life.

2. The gaseous layer that surrounds the earth is the __________________.

3. The _______________ is a narrow zone where we find land, water, air.

4. The highest mountain peak is __________________.

5. ______________ (N.Z) and ______________ (India) were the men to climb the highest mountain peak Mount Everest on the

planet Earth on 29th May, 1953.

6. Air moves from ______________ pressure to ______________ pressure.

7. The Arctic Circle passes through _____________.

8. _______________ is the only continent through which the Tropic of Cancer, the Equator and Tropic of Capricorn passes.

9. _______________ is the smallest continent that lies entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.

10. ________________ is the continent permanently covered with thick ice sheets, located in the South Polar Region.

11. _______________ and ________________ are the India research stations in Antarctica.

12. _____________ is an Island continent.

13. ______________ is the largest Ocean.

14. The three chief movements of Ocean water’s are the waves , the ________________ and the ______________.

15. The Organisms in the biosphere may broadly be divided into the ________________ and _______________ kingdoms.

16. Elevation of land is measured from the level of the sea , which is taken as ______________.

17. There are no permanent human settlements in __________________ continent.

18. The _______________ is called the blue planet.

19. The four major Oceans are the _____________, the ______________, the _____________ and the

_______________.

20. _____________ Ocean is “S” in shape.

21. _______________ is the second largest Ocean in the world.

22. The solid portion of the earth is known as _______________.

23. The _______________ contains all forms of life.

24. The .................... desert is the world's large hot desert.

25. _____________ comprises water in all its forms.

26. The large land masses are known as ____________ and the water bodies are known as _____________.

27. ______________ of land is measured from the level of the sea.

28. All the _______ of the world are connected with one another.

29. The deepest point on the earth is ______________ in the Pacific Ocean.

30. _____________was the first Indian women to climb the highest mountain peak Mt.Everest.

31. There are __________ major continents.

32. Greater part of the land mass lies in the ______________ Hemisphere.

33. _________________ is the largest continent.

34. Asia separated from Europe by the _____________ mountains.

35. The combined landmass of Europe and Asia is known as __________.

36. The Equator runs almost through the middle of the _____________ continent.

37. The _____________ desert is the world’s large hot desert.

38. _____________ is the world’s longest river.

39. _____________ is the second largest continent.

40. North America is linked to South America by a very narrow strip of land called _____________.

41. _______________is the world ‘s longest mountain range.

42. ______________is the world’s largest river.

43. ________________is the smallest continent.

44. Australia lies entirely in the ________________ Hemisphere.

45. The south pole lies almost at the centre of ______________ continent.

46. The _____________ ocean is the only ocean named after a country.

47. Increase in the amount of CO2 leads to ______________.

NAME THE FOLLOWING:

1. Strait between India and Srilanka.

2. Strip of land joining two landmasses.

3. Blue planet.

4. Narrow passage of water connecting two large water bodies.

5. Island continent.

6. India’s research stations in Australia.

7. Largest Ocean.

8. Strait which connected Arctic Ocean to Pacific Ocean.

9. Highest mountain peak of the world.

10. Major constituent of atmosphere.

11. Largest continent.

12. World’s longest river.

13. World’s largest hot desert.

14. Smallest continent.

15. Deepest part of the earth

FILL IN THE BLANKS:-

1. The solid portion of the earth is known as ...................

2. The ................... contains all forms of life.

3. ................... is the gaseous layer that surround the earth.

4. ................... comprises water in all its forms.

5. The large land masses are known as ................... and the water bodies are known as

6. ................... of land is measured from the level of the sea.

7. All the ................... of the world are connected with one another.

8. The deepest point on the earth is ................... in the Pacific Ocean

9. Greater part of the land mass lies in the ................... Hemisphere.

10. ................... is the largest continent.

11. Asia separated from Europe by the ................... mountains.

12. The combined landmass of Europe and Asia is known as ...................

13. The Equator runs almost through the middle of the .................... continent.

NAME THE FOLLOWING:-

1. Strait between India and Srilanka.

2. Strip of land joining two landmasse

3. World's longest river.

4. Strait which connected Arctic Ocean to Pacific Ocean

5. What is Global Warming?

6. Name the different layers of the atmosphere.

7. Why the earth is called a blue planet?

8. What is wind?

9. What is Lithosphere?

Geo Major Domains of the Earth

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1.Define Continents.

2.Name the longest river of the world.

3.Which is the largest hot desert?

4.Name the largest continent of the world.

5.Name the smallest continent of the world.

6.What do you mean by Isthmus?

7.Name the world's largest river.

8.Name the world's longest mountain range.

9.Name the largest ocean of the world.

10.Which continent is called Island Continent?
(A) Africa
(B) Australia
(C) North America
(D) Asia

11.Indented coastline of Atlantic Ocean is ideal for ______________
(A) Sea ports
(B) Natural harbours
(C) Both 'a' and 'b'
(D) None of them

12.What per cent of Earth's water is in the form of oceans?
(A) 90%
(B) 97%
(C) 82%
(D) 50.85%

13.Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon dioxide and other gases are found on which part of the Earth?
(A) Lithosphere
(B) Atmosphere
(C) Hydrosphere
(D) Biosphere

14.Mariana trench is famous for:
(A) Deepest spot in Pacific Ocean.
(B) Highest point on the Earth
(C) Largest trench
(D) Smallest island

15.What is the height of Mount Everest from sea level?
(A) 8000m
(B) 9100m
(C) 8848m
(D) None of them

16.Which are the life sustaining elements on the Earth?
(A) Land
(B) Water
(C) Air
(D) All of them

17.What is Biosphere?
(A) A narrow zone of Earth where all forms of life are found.
(B) A narrow zone surrounding the atmosphere.
(C) A narrow zone found under the water.
(D) None of them

18.Which is the largest continent on Earth?
(A) Europe
(B) Asia
(C) Africa
(D) South America

19.What is the use of nitrogen gas in the atmosphere?
(A) It is used for breathing.
(B) It is used for the growth of living organisms.
(C) It absorbs heat radiated by the Earth.
(D) None of them

20.Why is discharge of waste materials of factories in lakes is harmful?
(A) It pollutes the water in the lakes
(B) It pollutes the air
(C) It makes the water rich in minerals
(D) None of them

21.The Earth surface comprises of ____________
(A) Continents
(B) Ocean basins
(C) Both 'a' and 'b'
(D) None of them

22.Which latitude runs through the middle of Africa?
(A) Tropic of Cancer
(B) Tropic of Capricorn
(C) Equator
(D) None of them

23.Through which continent does the Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn and Equator pass?
(A) South America
(B) Australia
(C) North America
(D) Africa

24.Which two oceans are connected by the Berring Strait?
(A) Arctic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
(B) Arctic Ocean and Antarctic Ocean
(C) Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
(D) Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean

25.Density of the air decreases with the increase in _________
(A) Height
(B) Depth
(C) Width
(D) All of them

26.What is wind?
(A) Hot air
(B) Cold air
(C) Moving air
(D) None of them

27.Which domain of Earth consists of solid rocks?
(A) Atmosphere
(B) Hydrosphere
(C) Lithosphere
(D) None of them

28.Maitri' and 'Dakshin Gangotri' are two research stations present in Antarctica. To which country do they belong?
(A) USA
(B) Pakistan
(C) India
(D) Africa

29.What changes came on our Earth's surface due to recent Tsunami?
(A) Parts of Europe were submerged into water
(B) Parts of Andaman & Nicobar Islands were submerged into water
(C) Both 'a' and 'b'
(D) None of them

30.Which gas is responsible for global warming?
(A) Oxygen
(B) Carbon dioxide
(C) Nitrogen
(D) Argon

31.Pollution of air is caused by __________
(A) Emissions of gases from industries
(B) Emissions of gases from vehicles
(C) Emission of gases from thermal plants
(D) All of them

32.Why is Earth called a unique planet?
(A) It has many layers of atmosphere
(B) It is the only planet which has life on it
(C) It is the only planet which has water
(D) None of them

33.Why is cutting of forests harmful?
(A) It makes the place untidy
(B) It decreases the wood availability
(C) It causes soil erosion
(D) All of them

34.The major constituent of atmosphere by percent is ……
(A) Nitrogen
(B) Oxygen
(C) Carbon dioxide
(D) Argon

35.The continent of North America is linked to South America by
(A) Isthmus
(B) Canal
(C) Strait
(D) Road

36.Which is the largest continent?
(A) Africa
(B) Asia
(C) Australia
(D) Europe

37.Name the first men to climb the highest peak ,the Mt. Everest.

38.Why do climbers often experience breathing problems?

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39.What are the four major domains of the earth.

40.Mention the layers of the atmosphere.

41.Name the major oceans on the earth.

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42.Why earth is considered as "Blue Planet"?

43.Why is the Biosphere important for living organism?

44.Why the Northern Hemisphere is called the land Hemisphere?

45.What is plateau? Name the two important plateaus of the world.

46.What do you mean by Strait? Name the Strait between India and Sri Lanka.

47.What is Global warming?

48.Name the major continents of the earth.

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49.What are mountains? How do old and young mountains differ?

Q1.Why is earth called a blue planet?

Q2.How does atmosphere act as a blanket?

Q3.What does word lithosphere mean?

Q4.Name the continents according to their size?

Q5.Which relief feature separates Europe from Asia?

Q6.Which latitude divides Africa in two parts?

Q7.In which continent s. pole lie?

Q8.Why does Antarctica have no population?

Q9Name highest and deepest point on earth?

Q10.Which is the busiest ocean?

Q11.Name the oceans surrounding Europe and Asia?

Q12.Describe the continents?

Q13How do the three domains affect each other? Explain.

Q14.Name different organisms of biosphere?

Q15.Which strait connects arctic and pacific ocean?

Q16.Name the gases present in the atmosphere?

Q17 What is the extent of atmosphere?

Q18. Name Indian research station in Antarctica?

Q19. Name the strait between India and sri lanka?

Q20 Name the layers of atmosphere?

Q21 Fill in the blanks:-

       a) north and south America are connected by____.

       b) island continent is_____.

       c) largest ocean______.

       d) dark continent_____.

       e) white continent_______.

Q22. Why is earth called a blue planet?