In-Text Question Answer-Locating Places on the Earth-Class 6-Social Science

Chapter-Locating Places on the Earth

Class - 6
Subject-Social Science

In-Text Question Answer

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1. What is a map, and how do we use it? What are its main components?

• Map: A map is a drawing that shows the location of places on a flat surface, like a piece of paper.
• Use: It helps us find directions and locations of cities, roads, rivers, etc.
• Main Components:
  1. Distance: The scale tells us the real distance between places on the map.
  2. Direction: Maps show cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) to help us navigate.
  3. Symbols: Small drawings or signs represent important places like roads, rivers, and schools.

2. What are coordinates, and how can latitude and longitude mark locations?

• Coordinates: They are like an address for any place on Earth, using two numbers: latitude and longitude.
• Latitude: Imaginary lines running east to west, parallel to the Equator. For example, 29°N for Delhi.
• Longitude: Imaginary lines running from the North Pole to the South Pole. For example, 77°E for Delhi.
• Use: Together, they pinpoint the exact spot of a place on Earth, like coordinates on a chessboard.

3. How are local time and standard time related to longitude?

• Local time depends on the position of the Sun and longitude. Each 15° longitude difference equals a 1-hour time difference.
• Standard Time: Countries use a single time for the whole country, based on one longitude. For India, it is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of GMT, based on 82.5°E longitude.

4. Questions Based on the Map in Fig. 1.1 (Page 8)

1. Mark the hospital: Check the map on page 8 for the location.
2. Blue areas: These represent water bodies, like rivers or lakes.
3. Which is farther from the railway station?
   • Compare the distance of the school, Nagar Panchayat, and public garden from the station on the map.

5. Drawing a School’s Playground

• Steps:
  1. Draw a rectangle of 4 cm by 3 cm (scale: 1 cm = 10 m).
  2. Use a ruler for precision.
• Diagonal Measurement:
  • Diagonal = 5 cm.
  • Real length of diagonal = 50 m (since 1 cm = 10 m).

6. True or False Statements About the Map of the Small City

1. The market is north of the hospital:                              False
2. The museum is southeast of the bank:                           False
3. The railway station is northwest of the hospital:         True
4. The lake is northwest of the apartment blocks:            False

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    Chapter-1. 

    Locating Places on the Earth  

    Chapter-2. 

    Oceans and Continents 

    Chapter-3. 

    Landforms and Life 

    Chapter-4. 

    Timeline and Sources of History

    Chapter-5. 

    India, That Is Bharat

    Chapter-6. 

    The Beginnings of Indian Civilization

    Chapter-7. 

    India's Cultural Roots

    Chapter-8. 

    Unity in Diversity, or 'Many in the One'

    Chapter-9. 

    Family and Community  

    Chapter-10. 

    Grassroots Democracy -Part 1:Governance

    Chapter-11. 

    Grassroots Democracy -Part 2:Local Government in Rural Areas

    Chapter-12. 

    Grassroots Democracy -Part 3:Local Government in Urban Areas

    Chapter-13. 

    The Value of Work

    Chapter-14. 

    Economic Activities Around Us

    
    
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