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Shaping of the Earth's Surface — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 9 · Social Science

What Shaping of the Earth's Surface covers in CBSE Class 9 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Plate Tectonics and Earth's.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 9 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in Shaping of the Earth's Surface

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1. Plate Tectonics and Earth's Interior

  • Plate tectonics is an important theory given by W.J. Morgan in earth science.
  • The outermost layer of the Earth is broken into tectonic plates.
  • The lithosphere is made of the crust and the upper part of the mantle.
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2. Landforms and Surface Processes

  • A landform is a natural feature on the Earth's surface formed by weathering, erosion, deposition, and movement of the Earth's crust.
  • Weathering is the breaking down of rocks in place.
  • Erosion is the wearing away and movement of broken material from one place to another.
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3. Human Life and Landforms

  • Landforms influence farming, settlement, transport, trade, tourism, and culture.
  • Rivers and fertile plains support agriculture and early settlements.
  • Mountains can act as barriers and protectors.
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4. Landforms and Disasters

  • Landslides are caused by heavy rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, steep slopes, loose rocks, deforestation, mining, and other human activities.
  • Avalanches are caused by sudden instability of snow on steep mountain slopes.
  • GLOFs are caused by the sudden release of large volumes of water from glacial lakes.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The Earth's surface is shaped by internal forces, external forces, and the movement of tectonic plates, creating landforms and landform-related disasters.

Plate TectonicsTypes of Tectonic PlatesPlate BoundariesLandformsWeatheringErosionAgents of GradationRunning Water Landforms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Shaping of the Earth's Surface for CBSE Class 9 Social Science?
Key topics in Shaping of the Earth's Surface include Plate Tectonics and Earth's Interior, Landforms and Surface Processes, Human Life and Landforms, Landforms and Disasters. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Shaping of the Earth's Surface for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 56 practice questions on Shaping of the Earth's Surface. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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