Notes For All Chapters – Geography Class 6
1. What is a Globe?
- A globe is a small model of the Earth.
- It is round (spherical) like the Earth and shows continents, oceans, and countries.
- It helps us understand day and night, Earth’s rotation, and seasons.
2. What is a Map?
- A map is a flat drawing of the Earth’s surface.
- It can show the whole world or a small region like a country, city, or village.
- Maps help in finding locations, roads, and landmarks.
3. Difference Between a Globe and a Map
| Feature | Globe | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Round (Spherical) | Flat (Two-dimensional) |
| Size | Usually large | Can be small or large |
| Details | Shows only major features | Shows detailed locations |
| Portability | Difficult to carry | Easy to fold and carry |
| Usefulness | Best for studying Earth as a whole | Best for studying small areas |
4. What are Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Objects?
- Two-dimensional objects have length and width (Example: paper, blackboard, map).
- Three-dimensional objects have length, width, and height (Example: ball, box, globe).
5. Why is a Map Useful?
- A map helps us find locations of villages, cities, rivers, mountains, and roads.
- It can be carried easily and used for travel and navigation.
- It can show small details like streets and landmarks, which a globe cannot show.
6. Why is a Globe Important?
- A globe helps us understand the Earth’s shape and rotation.
- It explains how day and night occur.
- It shows the real position of continents and oceans without distortion.
7. What is a Field Visit?
- A field visit is when students go outside the classroom to study a real place.
- It helps in understanding geographical and social conditions.
- During a visit, students observe, ask questions, and take notes.
8. How to Prepare for a Field Visit?
- Choose a place like a hill, sea coast, post office, railway station, or mall.
- Make a list of questions to ask local people.
- Observe and note down important details.
9. How are Maps Made?
- A wire globe is made first.
- A light source is placed inside the globe to project lines onto a paper.
- These lines help in making a flat two-dimensional map from a three-dimensional globe.
10. What is Eartha?
- Eartha is the largest globe in the world, located in Maine, USA.
- It rotates and revolves at the same speed as the Earth.
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