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Locating Places on the Earth — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science

What Locating Places on the Earth covers in CBSE Class 6 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Maps and Their Main Components.

43 questions80 flashcards4 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 6 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in Locating Places on the Earth

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1. Maps and Their Main Components

  • A map is a drawing or representation of an area seen from above.
  • Maps can show a small area like a village or city, or a large area like India or the whole world.
  • An atlas is a book or collection of maps.
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2. Globe, Shape of the Earth, and Coordinates

  • The Earth is nearly a sphere but is slightly flattened at the poles.
  • A globe is a sphere on which a map is drawn.
  • A globe represents the Earth better than a flat map.
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3. Prime Meridian, Ujjayini Meridian, and Time

  • The Prime Meridian was fixed at Greenwich in 1884 by international agreement.
  • The Prime Meridian is also called the Greenwich Meridian.
  • The Ujjayini meridian, or madhya rekha, was an ancient Indian prime meridian.
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4. International Date Line and Date Change

  • The International Date Line is located approximately at 180° longitude.
  • It is opposite the Prime Meridian.
  • The +12 and -12 time zones meet near this line.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Finding the position of any place on Earth using maps, directions, coordinates, and time zones

MapsTypes of mapsComponents of mapsScaleDirectionsSymbolsGlobeCoordinates

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What are the important topics in Locating Places on the Earth for CBSE Class 6 Social Science?
Key topics in Locating Places on the Earth include Maps and Their Main Components, Globe, Shape of the Earth, and Coordinates, Prime Meridian, Ujjayini Meridian, and Time, International Date Line and Date Change. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Locating Places on the Earth for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Locating Places on the Earth. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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