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The Four Domains and Major Landforms — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 4 · Social Science

What The Four Domains and Major Landforms covers in ICSE Class 4 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 4 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in The Four Domains and Major Landforms

1

The Four Domains of the Earth

  • The Earth has four domains: Lithosphere (land), Hydrosphere (water), Atmosphere (air), and Biosphere (living things).
  • These domains are also called spheres.
  • All four domains are connected and depend on each other for balance.
2

Major Landforms of the Earth

  • Land on Earth is not flat everywhere — it has different shapes called landforms.
  • Main landforms: Mountains, Valleys, Plateaus, Plains, and Deserts.
  • Mountains are high with peaks; hills are smaller mountains.
3

Water Bodies

  • Water on Earth is found in various forms: rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans.
  • Rivers flow from mountains to seas; they have a source and a mouth.
  • Lakes are surrounded by land and can be natural or man-made.
4

Continents and Oceans

  • There are 7 continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.
  • Asia is the largest; Australia is the smallest.
  • Antarctica is the coldest and has no permanent residents.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Earth's Systems and Landforms

Four Domains of the EarthLithosphereHydrosphereAtmosphereBiosphereMajor LandformsWater BodiesContinents

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What are the important topics in The Four Domains and Major Landforms for ICSE Class 4 Social Science?
Key topics in The Four Domains and Major Landforms include The Four Domains of the Earth, Major Landforms of the Earth, Water Bodies, Continents and Oceans. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on The Four Domains and Major Landforms. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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