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In-Text Question Answer-Oceans and Continents-Class 6-Social Science

Chapter-Oceans and Continents

Class - 6
Subject-Social Science

In-Text Question Answer

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1. What are oceans and continents? What are their names and distribution?

  • Oceans: Large water bodies covering about three-fourths of Earth. Names:
    1. Pacific Ocean
    2. Atlantic Ocean
    3. Indian Ocean
    4. Southern Ocean
    5. Arctic Ocean
  • Continents: Large landmasses covering one-fourth of Earth. Names:
    1. Asia
    2. Africa
    3. North America
    4. South America
    5. Antarctica
    6. Europe
    7. Australia

2. How do oceans and continents impact life on Earth, including human life?

  • Oceans:
    1. Provide rain through the water cycle.
    2. Regulate climate and produce oxygen.
    3. Support marine life (fish, dolphins, algae, etc.).
    4. Used for trade, travel, and food (fishing).
  • Continents:
    1. Provide land for living, farming, and building.
    2. Have forests, rivers, and minerals that support life.
    3. Affect weather patterns like monsoons.

3. What are the circular lines in each map called, and what are the lines radiating from the poles?

  • Circular lines: These are latitudes (e.g., the Equator).
  • Radiating lines: These are longitudes (e.g., Prime Meridian).

4. Which hemisphere holds more water?

  • The Southern Hemisphere holds more water than the Northern Hemisphere.

5. What is the proportion of water to land in each hemisphere?

  • Northern Hemisphere: About 60% water and 40% land.
  • Southern Hemisphere: About 80% water and 20% land.

6. Are all the oceans connected?

  • Yes, all oceans are interconnected. Seawater flows between them.

7. Questions about continents and their sizes

  1. Largest continent: Asia
    Smallest continent: Australia
  2. Comparisons:
    • North America is larger than South America.
    • Africa is larger than North America.
    • Antarctica is larger than Australia.
  3. Combine Europe and Asia: This becomes "Eurasia," which is larger than South America.
  4. List of continents (smallest to largest):
    1. Australia
    2. Europe
    3. Antarctica
    4. South America
    5. North America
    6. Africa
    7. Asia
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