Geography Question Answers Chapter 6 Importance of Oceans Class 6 Maharashtra Board

Questions Answers For All Chapters – Geography Class 6

Exercises-Solutions

(A) Find the Odd man Out

1. Shell, fish, crab, ship

→ Ship (It is not a sea animal; others are marine creatures.)

2. Arabian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Dead Sea, Caspian Sea

→ Dead Sea (It is a saltwater lake, not a sea.)

3. Sri Lanka, India, Norway, Peru

→ India (Others are coastal countries, India is a large subcontinent.)

4. Southern Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Bay of Bengal

→ Bay of Bengal (It is a part of an ocean, not a separate ocean.)

5. Natural gas, salt, gold, manganese

→ Gold (Other items are commonly found in oceans.)

(B) Write the Answers

1. Which items does man get from the oceans?

• Man gets fish, salt, natural gas, oil, pearls, corals, and minerals like iron, manganese, and cobalt from oceans.

2. Why is it economic to carry out transport by waterways?

• Water transport is cheaper, carries large goods, and saves fuel compared to road and air transport.

3. Why is there a difference in the climates of regions close to the oceans and regions far away from the oceans?

• Coastal areas have moderate climates due to ocean winds, while inland areas have extreme climates because land heats up and cools quickly.

4. Which continents are located along the coast of the Pacific Ocean?

• Asia, North America, South America, and Australia are along the Pacific Ocean.