Questions for Chapter 5 Major Domains of the Earth

Chapter 5 Major Domains of the Earth Questions and Answers for Grade 6 Social Science (Geography)

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Grade 6 Social Science (Geography) Chapter 5 Major Domains of the Earth Questions & Answer Set-1

Geography - MCQ on Major Domains Of The Earth

Class VI

Q.1 The area of the Earth’s surface covered by water is called ______.

a. Lithosphere

b. Atmosphere

c. Hydrosphere

d. Biosphere

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Water covers a very big area of the earth’s surface and this area is called the Hydrosphere.

Q.2 What is lithosphere?

a. Solid portion on the earth.

b. Gaseous layer that surrounds the earth.

c. Earth surface covered by water.

d. A narrow zone which contains land, water and air.

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: The solid portion on the earth on which we live is called lithosphere.

Q.3 What is atmosphere?

a. Solid portion on the earth.

b. Gaseous layer that surrounds the earth.

c. Earth surface covered by water.

d. A narrow zone which contains land, water and air.

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: The gaseous layer that surrounds the earth is the atmosphere where oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and other gases are found.

Q.4 What is hydrosphere?

a. Solid portion on the earth.

b. Gaseous layer that surrounds the earth.

c. Earth surface covered by water.

d. A narrow zone which contains land, water and air.

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Water covers a very big area of the earth’s surface and this area is called the Hydrosphere. It comprises water in all its forms, i.e. ice, water and water vapour.

Q.5 Elevation of land is measured from -------------.

a. The deepest point of the ocean

b. The highest point of the land

c. The level of the sea

d. The average height of land

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Elevation of land is measured from the level of the sea which is taken as zero.

Q.6 What is the depth of Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean?

a. 10122 metres

b. 11022 metres

c. 12012 metres

d. 22011 metres

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: The depth of Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean is 11022 metres. It is the deepest point on earth.

Q.7 Which of the following is a continent?

a. United States of America

b. Austria

c. Australia

d. Greenland

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Australia is an island continent. Rests are countries.

Q.8 Which is the highest mountain peak?

a. Mount Everest

b. Mount Fuji

c. Kanchanjunga

d. K2

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: The highest mountain peak Mt. Everest is 8,848 metres above the sea level.

Q.9 What are the names of two Indian research stations in Antarctica?

a. Gayatri and Uttari Yamunotri

b. Mandakini and Uttari Gangotri

c. Trishla and Dakshin Gangotri

d. Maitri and Dakshin Gangotri

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: Maitri and Dakshin Gangotri are the two Indian research stations in Antarctica.

Q.10 A Narrow zone on earth which contains land, water and air is called
---------------.

a. Lithosphere

b. Atmosphere

c. Hydrosphere

d. Biosphere

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: A narrow zone on earth where we find land, water and air together, which contains all forms of life is called biosphere.

Q.11 Asia covers about ----------- of the total land area of the earth.

a. One third

b. One fourth

c. One fifth

d. Half

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: Asia covers about one third of the total land area of the earth. It is the largest continent.

Q.12 Which latitude passes through Europe?

a. Tropic of Cancer

b. Tropic of Capricorn

c. Equator

d. Arctic Circle

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: The Arctic Circle passes through Europe. Europe doesn’t get very hot as it is away from the equator.

Q.13 Europe is surrounded by water on ---------- sides.

a. One

b. Two

c. Three

d. All

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Europe is surrounded by water on three sides.

Q.14 Africa is ---------- largest continent.

a. First

b. Second

c. Third

d. Fourth

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Africa is second largest continent after Asia.

Q.15 Which of the following is a wrong statement.

a. Tropic of Cancer passes through the continent of Africa.

b. Tropic of Capricorn passes through the continent of Africa.

c. Equator passes through the continent of Africa.

d. Arctic Circle passes through the continent of Africa.

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: Arctic Circle does not pass through Africa. Rest the entire three latitudes pass.

Grade 6 Social Science (Geography) Chapter 5 Major Domains of the Earth Questions & Answer Set-2

Q.16 Where is the world’s largest Sahara desert located?

a. Asia

b. South America

c. India

d. Africa

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: The world’s largest Sahara desert is located in Africa.

Q.17 India and Sri Lanka are connected by --------------.

a. Bay of Bengal

b. Pak Strait

c. Arabian Sea

d. Berring Strait

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: India and Sri Lanka are connected by Pak Strait.

Q.18 Which is the world’s longest river that flows through Africa?

a. Nile

b. Amazon

c. Thames

d. Niger

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: Nile is the world’s longest river which flows through Africa. It measures 6695 kilometres from its source in Burundi.

Q.19 North America is --------- largest continent of the world.

a. first

b. second

c. third

d. fourth

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: North America is third largest continent of the world in geographical area.

Q.20 Which continent lies completely in the North-Western hemisphere?

a. South America

b. North America

c. Europe

d. Asia

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: North America lies completely in the North-Western hemisphere.

Q.21 North America is surrounded by -------- oceans.

a. One

b. Two

c. Three

d. None

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: North America is surrounded by three oceans – Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean and Atlantic Ocean.

Q.22 The Andes- world’s longest mountain runs through which continent?

a. South America

b. North America

c. Europe

d. Africa

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: The Andes world’s longest mountain runs through South America.

Q.23 Which continent lies in the South Polar region?

a. Australia

b. Africa

c. Antarctica

d. South America

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Antarctica continent lies in the South Polar region.

Q.24 There are no permanent human settlements on --------------.

a. Antarctica

b. Africa

c. Asia

d. South America

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: There are no permanent human settlements on Antarctica as it is permanently covered with thick ice sheets.

Q.25 Which of the statements is true about Antarctica?

a. It lies in Northern Hemisphere.

b. It is smaller than Europe.

c. It is a hot continent.

d. Many countries have research stations here.

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: Many countries have research stations in Antarctica. India has two research stations named Maitri and Dakshin Gangotri.

Q.26 A narrow passage of water connecting two large water bodies is called
----------------.

a. Stream

b. Bay

c. River

d. Strait

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: A narrow passage of water connecting two large water bodies is called
strait. India and Sri Lanka are connected with Pak Strait.

Q.27 A narrow strip of land joining two land masses is called ------------.

a. Strait

b. Border road

c. Isthmus

d. Island

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: A narrow strip of land joining two land masses is called an Isthmus. North America is connected to South America by the Isthmus of Panama.

Q.28 Palk strait connects India with --------.

a. Singapore

b. Sri Lanka

c. China

d. Nepal

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: A strait is a narrow passage of water connecting two large water bodies like seas and oceans.

Q.29 The mountain range that separates Europe from Asia is ------------.

a. The Andies

b. The Himalayas

c. The Urals

d. The Alps

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The mountain range that separates Europe from Asia is Ural mountains.

Q.30 Which latitude passes through Asia?

a. Antarctic Circle

b. Tropic of Cancer

c. Equator

d. Tropic of Capricorn

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Tropic of Cancer at 23½⁰ passes through Asia.

Grade 6 Social Science (Geography) Chapter 5 Major Domains of the Earth Questions & Answer Set-3

Q.31 What percentage of Earth’s surface is covered with water?

a. 71%

b. 73%

c. 77%

d. 79%

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: More than 71% of Earth surface is covered with water and 29% is with land. That is why it is called the blue planet.

Q.32 Which is the largest ocean on the earth?

a. Arctic Ocean

b. Atlantic Ocean

c. Indian Ocean

d. Pacific Ocean

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: Pacific Ocean is the largest Ocean on the Earth. It is spread over 1/3^rd of the earth.

Q.33 What is the shape of the Pacific Ocean?

a. Circular

b. Triangular

c. Square

d. No shape

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: The Pacific Ocean is circular in shape. It is the largest ocean.

Q.34 Which of the following continents are surrounded by Pacific Ocean?

a. Europe

b. Asia

c. Antarctica

d. Africa

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Four continents – Asia, Australia, North America and South America surround Pacific Ocean.

Q.35 What is the shape of Atlantic Ocean?

a. ‘C’

b. ‘O’

c. ‘S’

d. ‘U’

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest Ocean and is ‘S’ shaped.

Q.36 Which continent has the world’s longest river?

a. Asia

b. Europe

c. Africa

d. South America

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The world’s longest river Nile flows through Africa.

Q.37 Which is the world’s largest river?

a. Nile

b. Amazon

c. Niger

d. Thames

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: The world’s largest river is Amazon which flows through South America.

Q.38 The smallest continent that lies entirely in Southern hemisphere is
--------------.

a. Africa

b. Australia

c. Antarctica

d. South America

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Australia is the smallest continent that lies entirely in Southern hemisphere.

Q.39 Which ocean has a highly indented coast line?

a. Pacific Ocean

b. Arctic Ocean

c. Atlantic Ocean

d. Indian Ocean

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The coast line of Atlantic Ocean is irregular and indented which provides ideal location for natural harbours and ports.

Q.40 Which continent has the world’s largest river?

a. North America

b. South America

c. Africa

d. Asia

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: The world’s largest river Amazon is in South America.

Q.41 Because of 71% coverage of water the earth is called --------------.

a. Red planet

b. Green planet

c. Grey planet

d. Blue planet

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: The earth appears blue from space, so the earth is called Blue planet.

Q.42 The atmosphere is divided into ------------ layers.

a. 3

b. 4

c. 5

d. 6

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The atmosphere is divided into 5 layers based on composition, temperature and other properties.

Q.43 What percentage of nitrogen is present in the air?

a. 1%

b. 26%

c. 73%

d. 78%

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: 78% of nitrogen is present in the air. It helps in the growth of living organisms.

Q.44 Which gas is most necessary for life on earth?

a. Oxygen

b. Carbon dioxide

c. Nitrogen

d. Argon

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: There are many gases in the atmosphere. Oxygen, which is 21% in atmosphere, is the most necessary gas required for the survival of life on the earth.

Q.45 Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the earth’s surface?

a. Thermosphere

b. Stratosphere

c. Mesosphere

d. Troposphere

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: Troposphere is layer of the atmosphere which is closest to the earth’s surface.

Q.46 Which of the following continents touches Indian Ocean?

a. North America

b. Europe

c. South America

d. Australia

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: Indian Ocean is bound by Asia in the North, by Africa in the West and by Australia in the East.

Q.47 Atlantic Ocean is ------------ largest ocean on the Earth.

a. First

b. Second

c. Third

d. Fourth

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Atlantic Ocean is second largest ocean on the earth after Pacific Ocean.

Q.48 Pacific Ocean covers --------- of the earth’s surface.

a. Half

b. One third

c. One fourth

d. Three fourth

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Out of 71% of water on the earth, Pacific Ocean covers one third of the earth’s surface.

Q.49 Which of the following continents lie completely in Northern Hemisphere?

a. South America

b. Australia

c. Antarctica

d. Europe

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: Europe lies completely in Northern Hemisphere.

Q.50 Which of the following continents bound Arctic Ocean?

a. Africa

b. Australia

c. South America

d. North America

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: The Arctic Ocean is bounded by Northern Coast of North America and Eurasia.

Grade 6 Social Science (Geography) Chapter 5 Major Domains of the Earth Questions & Answer Set-4

Q.51 Which Ocean has been named after a country?

a. Pacific Ocean

b. Indian Ocean

c. Atlantic Ocean

d. Arctic Ocean

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Indian Ocean is the only ocean named after a country- India.

Q.52 Which continent bounds Indian Ocean in the North?

a. Europe

b. Australia

c. Africa

d. Asia

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: In the north, Indian Ocean is bound by Asia.

Q.53 Which is the busiest ocean from business point of view?

a. Pacific Ocean

b. Indian Ocean

c. Atlantic Ocean

d. Arctic Ocean

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: From the commerce’s point of view, Atlantic ocean is the busiest ocean as it lies between North America and Eurasia.

Q.54 What contains nutrients, which sustain organisms?

a. Soil

b. Water

c. Air

d. Leaves

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: Soil contains nutrients, which sustain organisms.

Q.55 Where is Tibet plateau?

a. Europe

b. Africa

c. Australia

d. Asia

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: Tibet plateau is in Asia. It is called ‘roof of the world’.

Q.56 Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Mt. Everest was from which country?

a. New York

b. New Zealand

c. China

d. Kenya

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Mt. Everest was from New Zealand. Tenzing Norgay Sherpa of India accompanied him.

Q.57 Who was the first woman to climb Mt. Everest?

a. PT Usha

b. Kalpana Chawla

c. Bachendri Pal

d. Kiran Bedi

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The first Indian woman to climb the highest peak on 23rd May, 1984 was Bachendri Pal.

Q.58 The combined landmass of Europe and Asia is called the _______.

a. Eurasia

b. Euroasia

c. EuropeAsia

d. Eursia

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: The combined landmass of Europe and Asia is called the Eurasia.(Europe + Asia).

Q.59 How are the seven continents separated?

a. Large landmass

b. Large water bodies

c. Large mountain ranges

d. Large valleys

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: There are seven continents and these are separated by large water bodies.

Q.60 Where does equator passes from?

a. 0⁰

b. 20⁰

c. 30⁰

d. 40⁰

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: The Equator passes through 0⁰ latitude and divides the earth into half.

Q.62 Water vapours are part of which sphere?

a. Lithosphere

b. Ionosphere

c. Hydrosphere

d. Atmosphere

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: All forms of water are part of hydrosphere.

Q.63 What are the three forms of water?

a. Ice, snow, hail

b. Ice, water and water vapour

c. Ice, water vapour and clouds

d. Ice, water and liquid

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Ice, water and water vapour are the three forms of water which are part of hydrosphere.

Q.64 The biosphere is the __________ zone where we find land, water and air together, which contains all forms of life.

a. Broad

b. Thin

c. Heavy

d. Narrow

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: The biosphereis the narrow zone where we find land, water and air together in which exists all forms of life.

Q.65 In Greek language, what does Hudor mean?

a. Water

b. Stone

c. Vapour

d. Life

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: In Greek language, Hudor means water.

Q.66 The South Pole lies almost at the centre of which continent?

a. Australia

b. Antarctica

c. Africa

d. Asia

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: The South Pole lies almost at the centre of Antarctica. It is at 90⁰S.

Q.67 Why is ocean water unfit for human use?

a. Ocean water is too salty

b. Ocean water is too hot

c. Ocean water is too cold

d. Ocean water is too sweet

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: More than 97% of the Earth’s water is found in the oceans and is too salty for human use.

Q.68 Fresh water constitutes what percentage of the total water present on Earth?

a. 0.03%

b. 0.05%

c. 0.07%

d. 0.09%

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: A large proportion of the rest of the water is in the form of ice sheets and glaciers or under the ground and a very small percentage is available as fresh water for human consumption.

Q.69 What protects us from the harmful effects of sun rays?

a. Water bodies

b. Rocks in the Earth’s crust

c. Thin Blanket of air

d. Flora and Fauna

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Thin blanket of air provides us with the air we breathe and protects us from the harmful effects of sun’s rays.

Q.70 Which is the topmost layer of the atmosphere?

a. Troposphere

b. Mesosphere

c. Stratosphere

d. Exosphere

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: All of these are the layers of the atmosphere but Exosphere is the topmost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere.

Q.71 In which layer of the atmosphere do the airplanes fly?

a. Mesosphere

b. Troposphere

c. Stratosphere

d. Exosphere

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Airplanes fly in the Troposphere and this layer extends up to 80 kms from the surface of the Earth

Q.71 Which gas helps in the growth of living organisms?

a. Helium

b. Carbon Dioxide

c. Nitrogen

d. Argon

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Oxygen is necessary for one’s survival while nitrogen helps in the growth of living organisms. Carbon dioxide absorbs heat radiated by the earth, thereby keeping the planet warm.

Q.72 In Greek language, what does Lithos mean?

a. Water

b. Stone

c. Vapour

d. Life

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: The word Lithosphere has come from Greek language, meaning solid portion of the earth.