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Chapter 1- Locating Places on the Earth-Subject Social Science- Class 6-Case Based Question Answers
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Case Study 1: Understanding Maps and Their Components
Ravi and Priya were traveling to a new city for a family vacation. At the railway station, their father gave them a map to locate their hotel. Priya observed that the map had different symbols, lines, and colors. Their father explained that maps are representations of places and have three main components: distance, direction, and symbols. He showed them how a scale on the map helps in calculating real distances. Priya also noticed a compass symbol showing North, South, East, and West, which helped in finding directions. Ravi asked why different colors were used, and his father explained that blue represents water bodies, green represents forests, and brown represents mountains.
MCQs & Answers:
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Which of the following is NOT a component of a map?
a) Distance
b) Symbols
c) Time
d) Direction
Answer: c) Time -
What does the color blue represent on a map?
a) Forests
b) Water bodies
c) Mountains
d) Deserts
Answer: b) Water bodies -
How does a scale on a map help?
a) It shows the time difference
b) It helps measure real distances
c) It shows the height of mountains
d) It helps identify political boundaries
Answer: b) It helps measure real distances -
What is the purpose of a compass symbol on a map?
a) To find directions
b) To measure altitude
c) To calculate temperature
d) To show the weather
Answer: a) To find directions -
Which of these is an example of a symbol on a map?
a) A picture of a tree
b) A small black dot representing a city
c) A list of country names
d) A paragraph about the place
Answer: b) A small black dot representing a city
Case Study 2: Understanding Latitude and Longitude
During a geography lesson, their teacher asked Ravi and Priya how we locate places on Earth. The teacher explained that we use an imaginary grid of latitudes and longitudes. Latitudes are horizontal lines running from east to west, while longitudes are vertical lines running from north to south. The Equator is the longest latitude, dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Using latitude and longitude, we can find the exact location of any place on Earth.
MCQs & Answers:
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What is the function of latitude and longitude?
a) To measure time
b) To locate places on Earth
c) To determine temperature
d) To study natural disasters
Answer: b) To locate places on Earth -
Which imaginary line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
a) Prime Meridian
b) Equator
c) Tropic of Cancer
d) Tropic of Capricorn
Answer: b) Equator -
What is the main purpose of the Prime Meridian?
a) To divide time zones
b) To mark the starting point of longitude
c) To separate continents
d) To measure elevation
Answer: b) To mark the starting point of longitude -
Which of the following is a characteristic of longitude?
a) Runs parallel to the Equator
b) Runs from north to south
c) Measures temperature
d) Changes based on seasons
Answer: b) Runs from north to south -
Which latitude is located at 23.5°N?
a) Equator
b) Prime Meridian
c) Tropic of Cancer
d) Arctic Circle
Answer: c) Tropic of Cancer
Case Study 3: Time Zones and Standard Time
Ravi and Priya’s uncle was traveling from India to London. Before leaving, he told them that there is a time difference between the two places. Their teacher later explained that the Earth is divided into 24 time zones, each covering 15° of longitude. The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) is the reference for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). India follows Indian Standard Time (IST), which is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. This means when it is 12:00 PM in London, it is 5:30 PM in India.
MCQs & Answers:
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How many time zones does the Earth have?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 24
d) 30
Answer: c) 24 -
What is the standard time followed in India?
a) GMT + 2
b) GMT + 5:30
c) GMT - 5:30
d) GMT + 6
Answer: b) GMT + 5:30 -
Which city is used as the reference for time zones?
a) Paris
b) New York
c) Greenwich
d) Delhi
Answer: c) Greenwich -
What is the longitude of the Prime Meridian?
a) 0°
b) 45°
c) 90°
d) 180°
Answer: a) 0° -
If it is 6:00 AM in London, what time is it in India?
a) 6:00 AM
b) 10:30 AM
c) 11:30 AM
d) 5:30 AM
Answer: c) 11:30 AM
Case Study 4: Types of Maps
Ravi was looking at different maps in his school’s atlas. His teacher explained that maps can be divided into three types: physical maps (showing mountains, rivers, and landforms), political maps (showing countries, states, and cities), and thematic maps (focusing on specific topics like population or climate). She also explained that maps use symbols, colors, and keys to represent features.
MCQs & Answers:
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Which type of map shows mountains and rivers?
a) Political map
b) Physical map
c) Thematic map
d) Road map
Answer: b) Physical map -
What do political maps show?
a) Countries and states
b) Rivers and forests
c) Climate zones
d) Mountain ranges
Answer: a) Countries and states -
Which type of map focuses on population, weather, or industries?
a) Physical map
b) Thematic map
c) Political map
d) Historical map
Answer: b) Thematic map -
What do different colors on a map represent?
a) Random artistic choices
b) Different types of landforms
c) Weather patterns only
d) Symbols for cities
Answer: b) Different types of landforms -
What is the use of a map key or legend?
a) To decorate the map
b) To explain map symbols
c) To show longitude
d) To provide a scale
Answer: b) To explain map symbols
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Case Study 5: Understanding Latitudes and Longitudes
Riya and Aman were watching a documentary about how pilots and sailors navigate across the world. Riya wondered how they find their exact location in the middle of the ocean. Their geography teacher explained that the Earth has an imaginary grid system made up of latitudes and longitudes. Latitudes are horizontal lines running from east to west, while longitudes are vertical lines running from north to south. The Equator is the most important latitude as it divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Using this system, we can determine the exact location of any place on Earth.
Questions & Answers:
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What are latitudes and longitudes?
Answer: Latitudes are horizontal lines that run from east to west, while longitudes are vertical lines that run from north to south on a map or globe. -
Why is the Equator important?
Answer: The Equator (0° latitude) is the longest latitude and divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. -
What is the Prime Meridian, and why is it important?
Answer: The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres and is used as a reference for measuring longitude. -
How do latitudes and longitudes help in navigation?
Answer: They form a grid system that helps in locating places accurately on Earth, making navigation easier for pilots, sailors, and travelers. -
Which imaginary lines run parallel to each other and never meet?
Answer: Latitudes run parallel to each other and never meet, unlike longitudes, which converge at the poles.
Case Study 6: The Importance of Maps and Directions
Ayan’s family was going on a road trip. His father gave him a road map to help navigate their journey. Ayan noticed that the map had symbols, lines, and colors. His father explained that maps are used to locate places and plan routes. He showed him the four cardinal directions (North, South, East, and West) and how a compass rose on the map helps determine directions. Ayan also saw a scale on the map and learned that it helps calculate actual distances. His younger sister asked why maps use different colors, and their father explained that blue represents water, green represents forests, and brown represents mountains.
Questions & Answers:
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What are the four cardinal directions on a map?
Answer: The four main directions are North, South, East, and West. -
What is the purpose of a compass on a map?
Answer: A compass helps in finding directions on a map and in real life. -
Why do maps use different colors?
Answer: Different colors represent different features: blue for water, green for forests, and brown for mountains. -
How does a map scale help in measuring distances?
Answer: A map scale helps in calculating the actual distance between two places on a map. -
Why are maps useful for travelers?
Answer: Maps help travelers find locations, plan routes, and navigate easily without getting lost.
Case Study 7: Time Zones and Standard Time
Rahul’s uncle was traveling from India to the United Kingdom. Before leaving, he told Rahul that there is a time difference between the two countries. Rahul was confused, so his teacher explained that the Earth is divided into 24 time zones, each covering 15° of longitude. The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) is used as a reference point for time, called Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). India follows Indian Standard Time (IST), which is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. This means that when it is 12:00 PM in London, it is 5:30 PM in India. Rahul was fascinated to learn how time changes as we move across different longitudes.
Questions & Answers:
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Why does time change across different places on Earth?
Answer: Because the Earth is divided into 24 time zones, and as it rotates, different places experience different times. -
What is the reference point for measuring time zones?
Answer: The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) at Greenwich, UK, is used as the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). -
What is the time difference between GMT and IST (Indian Standard Time)?
Answer: IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. -
If it is 3:00 PM in London, what time is it in India?
Answer: It would be 8:30 PM in India (since IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT). -
Why do some countries have more than one time zone?
Answer: Large countries like the USA, Russia, and Canada cover many longitudes, so they use multiple time zones to match the local time with the Sun’s position.
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Case Study Question Answer:
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 Civilisation
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 13- The Value of Work
Chapter 14- Economic Activities Around Us
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