Geography ncert class 6

a. The Full Moon is when the Sun and the Moon are aligned on opposite sides of Earth.

b. The Full Moon Causes Lunar Eclipses.

c. When the side of the Moon we can see from Earth is fully lit up at Full Moon, the other side is in darkness.

d. Full moon is also called Amavasya

• a and b only

• a and c only

• a,b,c and d

• a,b and c only

a. The sun, eight planets, satellites and some other celestial bodies known as asteroids and meteoroids form the solar system.

b. Geoid means an earth-like shape.

c. The small pieces of rocks which move around the sun are called meteoroids.

• a only

• b only

• a and b only

• a, b and c

(i) Tropic of Cancer (23½° N) in the Northern Hemisphere.

(ii) Tropic of Capricorn (23½° S) in the Southern Hemisphere.

(iii) Arctic Circle at 66½° south of the equator.

Select the incorrect.

• (i) only

• (i) and (iii) only

• (ii) and (iii) only

• (iii) only

a. The axis of the earth which is an imaginary line, makes an angle of 66½° with its orbital plane.

b. On 22nd December, the Tropic of Cancer receives direct rays of the sun as the South Pole tilts towards it

c. The sun’s rays fall vertically at the Tropic of Capricorn (23½° S), a larger portion of the Southern Hemisphere gets light.

d. On 21st March and September 23rd, direct rays of the sun fall on the equator

• a and b only

• b only

• a, c and d only

• a,b,c and d

Motion of the earth on its axis in about 24 hours is called

• revolution

• rotation

• both

• none of the above

What are celestial bodies?

• The sun

• The moon

• All the shining bodies in the sky

• All of these

Why is the shape of the earth geoid?

• It is slightly flattened at the poles

• It is spheroid at the poles

• Both (a) and (b)

• None of these

Why does the moon not have conditions favourable for life?

• because of non existent of water

• because of non existent of air

• both

• none of these

Consider the following statements:

1. level of the sea is measured as zero.

2. Level of sea water is higher in enclosed seas.

3. Elevation of land is measured from the sea basin.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• 1 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• All of the above

Consider the following statements:

1. Europe is bounded by water on three sides.

2. Arctic circles passes through Europe.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 or 2