Class 6 Social Science Chapter 2: Oceans and Continents — practice questions with answers
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29 questions12 easy, 12 medium, 5 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
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Q1. Roughly what share of the Earth’s surface do water bodies cover, as seen on a globe?
- Almost three-fourths
- About one-fourth
- About half
- All of it
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Answer: A. Almost three-fourths
Why: Almost three-fourths of the Earth’s surface is covered with water; land covers a little over one-fourth. [p.28]
Why: Almost three-fourths of the Earth’s surface is covered with water; land covers a little over one-fourth. [p.28]
Q2. Why did early astronauts call the Earth the ‘blue planet’?
- It appears mostly blue from space because of water
- It is covered in blue rocks
- The sky is blue
- It is very cold
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Answer: A. It appears mostly blue from space because of water
Why: Because most of its surface is water, the Earth appears mostly blue from outer space. [p.28]
Why: Because most of its surface is water, the Earth appears mostly blue from outer space. [p.28]
Q3. A large continuous expanse of land is called a ______.
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Answer: continent
Why: A large body of land is a landmass, and a large continuous expanse of land is a continent. [p.28]
Why: A large body of land is a landmass, and a large continuous expanse of land is a continent. [p.28]
Q4. Why is seawater unfit for drinking for most land animals, including humans?
- It is salty
- It is too cold
- It is frozen
- It has no oxygen
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Answer: A. It is salty
Why: Oceans hold most of the planet’s water, but seawater is salty and unfit for consumption. [p.31]
Why: Oceans hold most of the planet’s water, but seawater is salty and unfit for consumption. [p.31]
Q5. Freshwater found underground is called ______.
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Answer: groundwater
Why: Water found underground is called groundwater. [p.31]
Why: Water found underground is called groundwater. [p.31]
Q6. Which is the largest ocean?
- Pacific Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
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Answer: A. Pacific Ocean
Why: The Pacific is the largest, followed by the Atlantic, Indian, Southern and the smallest, the Arctic Ocean. [p.32]
Why: The Pacific is the largest, followed by the Atlantic, Indian, Southern and the smallest, the Arctic Ocean. [p.32]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 6 Social Science Chapter 2: Oceans and Continents?
29 questions (12 easy, 12 medium, 5 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 6 Social Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.