Chapter Description
The "Chapter 2: Globe: Latitudes and Longitudes" of Class 6 Geography CBSE introduces students to the concepts of globes, latitudes, and longitudes. This chapter teaches students about Earth's true shape and the importance of the globe. It explains how imaginary lines, such as the equator, Tropic of Cancer, and meridians, help locate places on the Earth. Also, the chapter covers the heat zones of the Earth and the Prime Meridian.
What the Chapter Teaches You
- Earth's True Shape: What is the Earth's true shape? Is it sphere, flat, or not?
- Globe: A model of Earth, showing countries, continents, and oceans
- Latitudes and Longitudes: Imaginary lines parallel to the equator, Imaginary lines running from the North Pole to the South Pole, Important latitudes like Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Arctic Circle, and Antarctic Circle
- Heat Zones of the Earth: Torrid Zone, Temperate Zones, and Frigid Zones
- Longitude and Time: Explains how time is calculated based on Earth's rotation and the significance of the Prime Meridian in determining time zones. It also discusses the concept of standard time and the Indian Standard Time (IST)
Types of Questions You Will Get
- Short Answer Questions such as What is the true shape of the Earth?, What is the latitudinal value of the Tropic of Cancer?, etc
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) where you have to select the correct answer from choices below
- Fill in the Blanks statements related to Earth, globe, longitudes, latitudes, etc.
- Match the Following questions such as Match different latitudes and longitudes
- Descriptive Questions such as explain why the torrid zone receives the maximum amount of heat, etc.
The NCERT Solutions for "Chapter 2: Globe - Latitudes and Longitudes" is available for free in PDF format, which makes it easy for Class 6 students to download them for offline study anytime and from any place.
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