CBSE Geography Class 6
Major Domains of the Earth
Major Domains of the Earth - Chapter Wise CBSE Solved Question and Answer Based On NCERT
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Q1: The Equator passes through__________ latitude.
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Q2: Name The part of the Earth where oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and other gases are found
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Q3: Why Mariana trench is famous for?
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being the deepest spot in Pacific Ocean.
Q4: Define biosphere.
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A narrow zone of earth where all forms of life can be found.
Q5: Name the largest Continent on Earth.
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Q6: Nitrogen gas in the atmosphere is used for
- breathing
- the growth of living organisms
- absorbing heat radiated by the earth
- photosynthesis
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the growth of living organisms
Q7: Name the latitude that runs through the middle of Africa.
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Q8: Name the two oceans that are connected by the Bering Strait.
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Arctic Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
Q9: Name the domain of earth which consists of solid rocks.
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Q10: Maitri’ and ‘Dakshin Gangotri’ are two research stations of __________.
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Q11: Why our earth is called as blue planet?
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As 97.2% of the earth is covered with oceans and other water bodies, it is called as the blue planet.
Q12: The most harmful effect of cutting of forests is
- it makes the place untidy
- it decreases the wood availability
- it causes soil erosion
- it leads to evaporation
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it causes soil erosion
Q13: The continent of North and South America are connected by Isthmus. True/False
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Q14: Who was the first Indian woman to climb Mt. Everest?
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Q15: Why Ocean water is unfit for human use?
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Because it is too salty
Q16: The topmost layer of the atmosphere is Exosphere. True/False
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Q17: The depth of Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean is
- 10122 metres.
- 11022 metres.
- 12012 metres.
- 22011 metres.
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Q18: What is the name given to a Narrow zone on earth which contains land, water and air?
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Q19: Name the latitude which passes through Europe.
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Q20: Choose the correct option:
India and Sri Lanka are connected by
- Bay of Bengal.
- Palk Strait.
- Arabian Sea.
- Bering Strait.
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Q21: A narrow passage of water connecting two large water bodies is called __________.
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Q22: What is the shape of the Pacific Ocean?
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Q23: Choose the correct option:
Pacific Ocean covers
- half of the earth’s surface.
- one third of the earth’s surface.
- one fourth of the earth’s surface.
- three fourth of the earth’s surface
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one third of the earth’s surface.
Q24: Name the longest river of the world.
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Q25: What should be the elevation of a hill to be termed as a mountain?
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A hill of more than 600 metres is termed as a mountain.
Q26: Which is the largest hot desert?
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Sahara desert in Africa is the largest hot desert.
Q27: Name the smallest continent of the world.
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Q28: Name the deepest point on the earth.
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The deepest point on the earth is Mariana Trench (10,994 metres or 36,070 feet below the sea level) in the Pacific Ocean.
Q29: Name the largest ocean of the world.
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Q30: What is our main duty for future generation?
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Our main duty is to leave the earth a better place for future generation.
Q31: Define hill.
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A hill is a land surface higher than the local area.
Q32: The seven continents are separated by large __________ bodies.
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Q33: What is Eurasia?
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The combined landmass of Europe and Asia
Q34: Give reason why Some parts of Andaman & Nicobar island were submerged in water?
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due to the recent Tsunami.
Q35: Density of the air decreases with the increase in_________.
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Q36: The continent which is called as Island Continent is _________.
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Q37: Indented coastline of Atlantic Ocean is ideal for sea ports and natural harbours. True/False
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Q38: Name some of the oldest plateaus of the world.
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Some of the world famous plateaus are: Deccan Plateau, East African Plateau, Tanzania Plateau and The Tibet Plateau.
Q39: Name the most important river of China?
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River Yangtze is the most important river of China.