NCERT Class 6 Social Science – Chapter 2: Oceans and Continents
Exercise Questions + Extra Questions (Simple & Complete Answers)
NCERT Exercise – Questions, Activities and Projects
Q1. Explain the following terms:
(a) Continent: A large continuous landmass on the Earth.
(b) Ocean: A very large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth’s surface.
(c) Island: A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.
Q2. Let us draw – Draw the continents free hand and colour them.
Answer: Students should draw the seven continents – Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia – and colour them.
Explanation: This activity improves map skills and understanding of continent shapes.
Q3. Let us do – On the outline map of the world, label all the continents and oceans.
Answer:
- Continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia
- Oceans: Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Southern Ocean
Q4. Solve this crossword.
Across:
- 1. Oxygen
- 3. Continent
- 6. Asia
- 8. Plastic
- 10. Antarctica
Down:
- 2. Greenland
- 4. Tsunami
- 5. Australia
- 7. Pacific Ocean
- 9. Island
Extra Important Questions – Chapter 2
Q1. How much of the Earth’s surface is covered with water?
Answer: About three-fourths (around 71%) of the Earth’s surface is covered with water.
Q2. Which hemisphere has more land?
Answer: The Northern Hemisphere has more land.
Q3. Name the five oceans of the world.
Answer: Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean and Southern Ocean.
Q4. Which is the largest and smallest ocean?
Answer: The Pacific Ocean is the largest and the Arctic Ocean is the smallest.
Q5. Which is the largest and smallest continent?
Answer: Asia is the largest continent and Australia is the smallest continent.
Q6. Why are oceans important for life on Earth?
Answer: Oceans control climate, bring rainfall, produce oxygen and provide food and transport routes.
Q7. What is a tsunami?
Answer: A tsunami is a huge sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption under the ocean.
Q8. What problems are oceans facing today?
Answer: Oceans are facing pollution, plastic waste and overfishing.
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