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Locating Places on the Earth

CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science

Complete topic list for Locating Places on the Earth in CBSE Class 6 Social Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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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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Locating Places on the Earth covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 6 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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