INDIAN SCHOOL MUSCAT
MIDDLE SECTION
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
GEOGRAPHY REVISION
NAME: _______________ CLASS VI SEC: ____ ROLL NO: _____ DATE: ____ .02.2016
I FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH AN APPROPRIATE WORD:
1. Asia is bordered by the _________________in the east, the _________________in the
north and the ______________________in the South
2. Asia’s longest river is the_______________________, which flows in China.
3. _______________________is the second largest continent in the world.
4. The longest river of North America is the_____________________
5. ___________________, is the biggest fresh water lake in the world, is located in North
America.
6. ____________________ is bordered by Pacific Ocean in the west, the Atlantic in the
ocean and Arctic in the north.
7. ________________________________ is the highest peak in Antarctica
8. The ________________________ is the world’s warmest ocean.
9. Antarctica lies around the ____________________.
10. The _________________________ mountain ranges separate India from Central Asia.
11. The ____________________ passes through the middle of the country from east to west.
12. The world’s wettest place is _____________________ near Cherrapunji.
13. The _______________ coast in Kerala has beautiful lagoons lined with coconut trees.
14. A triangular area of alluvial deposit at the mouth of a river is ____________________.
15. Mountains which have long and continuous ranges are generally referred to as
_____________________________________.
16. ___________________________ also provide habitat to the wild life.
17. Earthquakes and volcanoes are a result of _____________________________________
18. Almost _______________ of the water on the Earth is found in oceans and seas.
19. Loss of forest cover and pollution are believed to be the cause for __________________.
20. It is very important to protect and preserve the ____________________________.
21. Mumbai, which lies on the ______________________ side of the Western Ghats
receives heavy rainfall.
II NAME THE FOLLOWING:
1. The highest point or peak in the world: ___________________
2. A country which is situated in Asia as well as In Europe: __________________
3. It is the only continent that is almost divided into two equal halves: _______________
4. The world’s longest river: _____________________
5. The world’s largest desert is located in North Africa: ___________________________
6. Africa’s highest point: _______________________________
7. The highest point of South America: ___________________________
8. It is sometimes called as Down Under: ______________________
9. The Canal which connects Red Sea with that of Mediterranean Sea: _________________
10. The second highest range of the Himalayas. _________________________________
11. The lowest range of the Himalayas. __________________________
12. The river Godavari is known as _______________________________
13. Southernmost point of India. __________________________
14. A river mouth that has no deposition of sand and silt, the river enters the sea in a single
Channel ___________________________
15. The islands situated off the coast of the Kerala in the Arabian Sea. __________________
16. The highest peak in South India. __________________________
17. The world’s longest rift valley. ________________________________________
18. Block Mountains are also known as. ____________________________
19. The winds over the Arabian sea and the Bay of Bengal. __________________________
20. The side of the mountain that remains relatively dry _______________________
V ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN ONE POINT:
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Which mountain range divides the continents of Asia and Europe?
Which is the deepest point in Pacific Ocean?
What do you understand by the “Southern Ocean?”
How did the Indian Ocean get its name?
Why is Antarctica not hospitable for human settlement?
What is the fiery ring of the Pacific?
7. Give reasons: The Northern Plains are extremely fertile plains.
8. What are mountain peaks?
9. What is the difference between synclines and anticlines?
10. How are landforms important in their own ways?
11. What is lapse rate?
12. Name the factors that affect the climate of India.
13. Give reasons: Mumbai located on the coast enjoys an equable climate.
VI. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN TWO POINTS.
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Write the importance of the Ganga Plain.
Difference between Andaman & Nicobar Islands & Lakshadweep Islands.
What are Mountains?
Point out the differences between the sial and the sima.
What do you understand by the Hydrological Cycle or Water cycle?
Describe the composition of the atmosphere.
Throw light on the term ‘ecosystem’.
VII. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN ‘THREE’ POINTS:
1. What is Global Warming? Why is it considered to be a serious issue today?
2. Draw and explain Orographic rainfall. (Refer to text for the diagram)
3. Describe the importance of the Himalayas.
VIII. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN FOUR POINTS.
1. Write a short note on the Himalayas.
2. Explain the formation of Volcanic Mountain with example.
3. What are Plains?
4. Explain the retreating monsoon season.
IX. IN THE OUTLINE MAP OF THE WORLD LABEL AND COLOUR THE
CONTINENTS AND OCEANS:
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B. The nearest European country to Greenland is _____________________.
X.ON AN OUTLINE MAP OF INDIA MARK AND LABEL THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
USING APPROPRIATE COLOURS AND SYMBOLS.
1.
INDIA --- NATURAL REGIONS
1. Himalayas
4. Deccan Plateau
2. Northern Plains
5. Coastal Plains
3. Thar Desert
6. Islands
2. INDIA --- PHYSICAL DIVISION
1. Mt K2
5. Vindhya Range
2. Mt Everest
6. Satpura Range
3. Mt. Kanchenjunga
7. Western Ghats
4. Aravalli Range
8. Eastern Ghats
3. INDIA --- WATER BODIES
1. River Indus
2. River Tsangpo
3. River Brahmaputra
4. River Narmada
5. River Ganga
6. River Tapi
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River Mahanadi
River Krishna
River Yamuna
River Kaveri
River Godavari