Locating Places on the Earth
CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science
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Which of the following are the cardinal directions?
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North, East, South, West
The four cardinal directions are North, East, South, and West. Northeast, Southwest, etc. are intermediate directions, not cardinal directions.
What is the shape of the Earth?
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Nearly spherical
The Earth is nearly spherical in shape, though slightly flattened at the poles. This is why we use globes to represent the Earth more accurately than flat maps.
Which of the following are important components of maps?
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Distance (Scale), Direction, Symbols
The three important components of maps are distance (shown by scale), direction (shown by compass), and symbols (to represent different features).
How many degrees does the Earth rotate per hour?
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15°
The Earth completes a full rotation of 360° in 24 hours, so it rotates 15° per hour (360 ÷ 24 = 15). This is why time zones are typically 15° apart.
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