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Grade 6 Subject: GEOGRAPHY Worksheet No. 2 Date: 011/02/2026
Chapter 03 – OCEANS AND CONTINENTS
TOPIC: SHORT AND LONG ANSWER TYPE QUES
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INTRODUCTION:
1. Why does the Earth appear blue when seen from outer space? 2
2. What is a landmass? 2
3. What are the largest water bodies on Earth called? 2
4. What do the blue and brown colours represent in the picture of the Earth? 3
5. Define a continent. 3
6. Explain the importance of oceans and continents in shaping life on Earth. 5
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1. What is the motto of the Indian Navy? 1
2. Who is Varuṇa? 1
3. What is the meaning of Sam noh Varunah? 1
4. Explain the significance of the motto of the Indian Navy. 2
5. Why is Varuṇa an appropriate deity for the Indian Navy’s motto? 2
OCEANS
1. Why is seawater unfit for consumption by humans? 2
2. Name any two sources of freshwater. 2
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3. What is groundwater?
4,C Mention three places where freshwater is found on Earth. 3
5. Differentiate between seawater and freshwater. 3
OCEANS
1. Name the five oceans of the world. 2
2. What is meant by the term “marine”? 2
3. Give one example each of marine flora and marine fauna. 2
4. Why are oceans not really separate in nature? 3
5. What is marine flora and marine fauna? 3
6. Describe the diversity of life found in the oceans. 5
OCEANS AND DISASTERSA
1. What do the white shapes seen in pictures of the Earth represent? 2
2. Why are monsoon rains important for India? 2
3. Name one natural disaster that originates in the ocean. 2
4. How do oceans help in bringing rainfall to continents? 3
5. What is a cyclone? 3
6. Explain how a tsunami is formed. 3
7. Describe the role of oceans in influencing life on Earth. 5
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1. What caused the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami? 2
2. Name any two regions in India affected by the tsunami. 2
3. What is disaster management? 2
4. Why are tsunamis considered rare but destructive? 3
5. How do early warning systems help during tsunamis? 3
6. What is the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System? 3
7.. Describe the impact of the 2004 tsunami and the measures taken to reduce such disasters. 5
CONTINENTS
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1. Why is it difficult to give a fixed number of continents?
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2. What is Eurasia? 2
3. Name the two American continents. 2
4. Explain why Europe and Asia are sometimes considered one continent.
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5. How can North and South America be counted as one continent?
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6. Explain why the number of continents is not fixed. 5
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1. What do the Olympic rings symbolise? 2
2. Name any two continents represented by the Olympic rings. 2
3. Name the five continents represented by the Olympic rings. 3
4. Why is Antarctica not represented in the Olympic rings? 3
5. Explain the significance of the Olympic rings in relation to continents. 5
ISLANDS
1. What is an island? 2
2. Why are continents not called islands? 2
3. Are all landmasses included as continents? 2
4. Explain the difference between a continent and an island. 3
5. What do maps show about islands on the Earth? 3
6. Write a short note on islands. 3
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1. Name the largest island in the world. 2
2. Name the two major groups of islands of India. 2
3. When did India start exploring Antarctica? 2
4. Write three facts about India’s islands. 3
5. What is Dakshin Gangotri?3
6. Why is Antarctica a difficult place to live in? 3
7. Describe India’s Antarctic Programme and its significance. 5
OCEANS AND LIFE
1. Why are oceans important for rainfall? 2
2. Why are oceans called ‘the planet’s lungs’? 2
3. Explain any three ways oceans affect human life. 3
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4. How do oceans help in sustaining life on Earth? 3
5. Describe the importance of oceans in regulating climate and supporting life on Earth. 5
6. Explain how oceans have influenced human activities and culture since early times. 5
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1. Why is World Oceans Day celebrated? 2
2. Mention two causes of pollution of oceans. 2
3. How are oceans important to life on Earth? 3
4. State any three threats faced by marine life. 3
5. Explain the reasons why marine life is under threat. 5
6. Why is it our collective responsibility to protect oceans? 5
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