Class6 Social Studies Chapter2 QA

Chapter 2: Oceans and Continents

1 Mark Questions (10)

1. What is an ocean?
Ans: A large body of salt water covering most of the Earth's surface.

2. Name the five oceans.
Ans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic Oceans.

3. Which is the largest ocean?
Ans: Pacific Ocean.

4. Which is the smallest ocean?
Ans: Arctic Ocean.

5. What is a continent?
Ans: A very large landmass on Earth.

6. Name the seven continents.
Ans: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia.

7. Which is the largest continent?
Ans: Asia.

8. Which is the smallest continent?
Ans: Australia.

9. What is the boundary between continents and oceans called?
Ans: Coastline or continental margin.

10. How do oceans affect climate?
Ans: They regulate temperature and bring rainfall.

2 Mark Questions (10)

1. Difference between seas and oceans.
Ans: Seas are smaller, partially enclosed by land, and shallower than oceans.

2. Why is the Pacific Ocean important?
Ans: It has major shipping routes, rich marine life, and important resources.

3. What is a continental shelf?
Ans: A gently sloping submerged land at the edge of a continent.

4. Which ocean lies between Africa, Asia, and Australia?
Ans: Indian Ocean.

5. Continents in the Northern Hemisphere.
Ans: North America and Europe.

6. Continents crossed by the Equator.
Ans: South America, Africa, and Asia.

7. Continents in the Southern Hemisphere.
Ans: Australia and Antarctica.

8. Why are oceans called the 'lungs of the Earth'?
Ans: Because they produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide.

9. What is the deepest point on Earth?
Ans: Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean.

10. Which continent has the largest population?
Ans: Asia.

5 Mark Questions (10)

1. Which continent has the smallest population?
Ans: Antarctica.

2. Name the ocean north of Europe and Asia.
Ans: Arctic Ocean.

3. Name the ocean east of Africa and south of Asia.
Ans: Indian Ocean.

4. Which ocean is between the Americas and Europe/Africa?
Ans: Atlantic Ocean.

5. How do continents affect human activities?
Ans: They determine climate, resources, population distribution, and trade routes.

6. Which continent is called the 'Island Continent'?
Ans: Australia.

7. Name the continent covered by ice.
Ans: Antarctica.

8. Which ocean touches the west coast of South America?
Ans: Pacific Ocean.

9. Which ocean touches the east coast of South America?
Ans: Atlantic Ocean.

10. How many oceans touch Asia?
Ans: Three – Pacific, Indian, and Arctic Oceans.