India and the world

India and the world - Part 1

Maps

There are two types Maps ​-

​1. Political Map of the world -

​The map shows the world with countries, independent states .It does not show physical features. Instead, they show state and national boundaries and capital and major cities.

​2 . Physical Map -

Show the physical features of an area, such as the mountains, rivers and lakes.

Multiple Choice

what does political map shows 

• countries, independent states . state and national boundaries and capital and major cities.

• Only continents 

• Only India and neighbour 

• only north hemisphere 

Continents and oceans

There are 7 continents which include: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Antarctica, Asia and Australia. There are 5 oceans which include: Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Indian Ocean and the Southern Ocean.

The difference between continents and oceans is that the ocean is a large water body which covers 79% of the earth's surface, whereas a continent is a huge landmass whose borders are defined by oceans. ... A continent is a large continuous landmass. It is a part of the Earth. ​