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Geography Chapter 6 SST Short Question

The document summarizes information about the major domains of the Earth from a class 6 textbook. It provides definitions and short descriptions of key concepts like the three movements of ocean water, life sustaining elements on Earth, why the Earth's surface is complex, the composition and density of the atmosphere, how air pressure and wind are formed, features of the biosphere, negative impacts of deforestation, the definition of global warming, and what comprises the lithosphere.

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Geography Chapter 6 SST Short Question

The document summarizes information about the major domains of the Earth from a class 6 textbook. It provides definitions and short descriptions of key concepts like the three movements of ocean water, life sustaining elements on Earth, why the Earth's surface is complex, the composition and density of the atmosphere, how air pressure and wind are formed, features of the biosphere, negative impacts of deforestation, the definition of global warming, and what comprises the lithosphere.

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Major Domains of the Earth Class 6 Extra Questions Very Short

Answer Type
Question 1.
Enumerate three movements of the ocean water.
Answer:
The ocean waters are always moving. The three chief movements of ocean water are:

1. Waves
2. Tides and
3. Currents

Major Domains of the Earth Class 6 Extra Questions Short Answer


Type
Question 1.
What are the life sustaining elements present on the earth?
Answer:

 The earth is the only planet of the Solar System which has life.
 It is the home of mankind.
 The life sustaining elements are land, water and air that are present on the earth.

Question 2.
Why is the surface of the earth a complex interface?
Answer:
The surface of the earth is a complex interface, because three main components of the
environment meet, overlap and interact on it.

Lithosphere: The solid portion of the earth is Lithosphere. In Greek Litho means stone
or rock. It means the sphere made of rocks is termed as Lithosphere

Atmosphere: The gaseous envelope surrounding the earth is Atmosphere. In Greek


‘atmo’ means air. The sphere made of air is atmosphere.

Hydrosphere: The area containing water is called Hydrosphere. Word, Hydrosphere has
been derived from the Greek word ‘Hydro’ which means water. Hydrosphere contains
water in all its forms.

Biosphere has been derived from the Greek word ‘Bio’. It includes all parts of earth
where all types of organisms live. It is the narrow zone of contact of land, water and air
where all forms of life are found.
All the four realms are not separate entities, they are considerably intermingled.

Question 3.
Define atmosphere. What is its importance to us?
Answer:

 The earth is surrounded by an envelope of air.


 It is called atmosphere.
 This thin blanket of air is an integral and the most important aspect of the planet. It
is very important to us as it enables us to breathe and protects us from the harmful
effects of the sun’s rays.

Question 4.
Explain the Composition of the Atmosphere.
Answer:
Composition of the Atmosphere.

 Atmosphere is composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen.


 They both make up about 99% of clean, dry air (Nitrogen 78%; Oxygen 21%)
 Other gases like Carbon-dioxide; argon and others comprise 1% by volume.
 Oxygen is the breath of life while nitrogen helps in the growth of living organisms.
 Carbon-dioxide is present in the air in minute amount but is very important.
 It absorbs heat radiated by the earth and keeps the surface of the earth warm.

Question 5.
Describe the density of the atmosphere.
Answer:
The density of the atmosphere varies with height.

 It is the highest at sea level.


 It decreases rapidly with increase in height.
 Climbers experience problems in breathing due to decrease in density.
 Temperature also decreases with increase in height.

Question 6.
What is air pressure? How is wind formed?
Answer:

 The atmosphere exerts pressure on the earth due to weight in the air. Thus air
pressure is the weight of the air.
 Pressure varies from place to place.
 The difference in air pressure makes the air move.
 Moving air is known as wind. It means wind is formed due to the difference in air
pressure
Question 7.
What is the biosphere? Give its major features.
Answer:
Biosphere.

 The biosphere is the narrow zone of contact between the land, water and air,
comprising all forms of life.
Features:
 There are several species of organism in the biosphere.
 They vary in size from microbes and bacteria to huge mammals.
 All the living organisms including human are linked to each other and to the
biosphere for survival.

Question 8.
What negative impacts on nature are caused by the felling of trees?
Answer:
The felling of trees causes the following negative impacts on nature:

 Soil erosion is increased.


 Loose soil are deposited in river beds. Level of river beds rises and during
excessive rains they are not capable of keeping the whole of water under control.
Hence floods are caused.
 Felling of trees also reduces the quantity of oxygen we get from them. Hence new
problems grow up.

Question 9.
Define global warming.
Answer:

 Increase in industries has led to increase in pollution.


 Carbon-dioxide is an important constituent of air.
 But increase in amount of CO2 due to human activities has led to increase in
global temperatures. This is termed as global warming.

Question 10.
Describe Lithosphere.
Answer:
Lithosphere.
The solid portion of the earth is termed as Lithosphere.

 It comprises (of) the rocks of earth’s crust.


 It also has shallow layers of soil that contain nutrient elements which are
necessary for all types of organisms.

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