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Water Bodies — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 6 · Geography

4 concept maps of Water Bodies for ICSE Class 6 Geography, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 6 Geography syllabus.

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4 Concept Maps

Water Bodies – Complete Overview

Water Bodies – Complete Overview

The map in words

  • Water Bodies
    • Oceans
      • Pacific
        • Largest and Deepest
        • Named by Magellan
      • Atlantic
        • Second Largest
        • S-shaped
        • Saltiest Major Ocean
      • Indian
        • Smallest Major Ocean
        • Sunda Deep 7450m
      • Arctic
        • Smallest Ocean
        • Frozen
        • Low Salinity
      • Southern
        • Around Antarctica
        • Frozen
    • Seas
      • Marginal Seas
        • Bering Sea
        • Caribbean Sea
        • North Sea
        • Arabian Sea
      • Inland Seas
        • Dead Sea
        • Caspian Sea
        • Aral Sea
        • Red Sea
        • Black Sea
    • Lakes
      • Freshwater
        • Baikal Russia
        • Five Great Lakes USA
        • Lake Victoria Africa
        • Chilika Lake India
      • Saline
        • Dead Sea 250 ppt
        • Great Salt Lake 220 ppt
    • Rivers
      • Perennial
        • Ganga
        • Yamuna
        • Indus
      • Non-Perennial
        • Krishna
        • Kaveri

Diagram showing the water cycle process from evaporation through condensation and precipitation back to water bodies

Diagram showing the water cycle process from evaporation through condensation and precipitation back to water bodies

The map in words

  • Oceans and Water Bodies
    • Evaporation: Water Vapor in Atmosphere
      • Cooling: Cloud Formation
        • Precipitation: Water Falls as
          • Rain/Snow: Lands on Earth
            • Runoff: Rivers and Lakes
            • Infiltration: Groundwater

Mind map showing the five major oceans and their key characteristics

Mind map showing the five major oceans and their key characteristics

The map in words

  • Five Major Oceans
    • Pacific Ocean
      • Largest and deepest
      • Average depth 4200m
      • Covers one-third of Earth
    • Atlantic Ocean
      • Second largest
      • Great commercial highway
      • Saltiest major ocean
    • Indian Ocean
      • Smallest major ocean
      • Geologically complex
      • Contains thousands of islands
    • Arctic Ocean
      • Smallest ocean
      • Perpetually frozen
      • Surrounds North Pole
    • Southern Ocean
      • Surrounds Antarctica
      • Mostly frozen
      • Larger than Arctic

Water Bodies

Water Bodies

The map in words

  • Water Bodies
    • Oceans
    • Seas
    • Lakes
    • Rivers
    • Water Cycle
    • Importance of Water Bodies
    • Pollution of Water Bodies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Water Bodies for ICSE Class 6 Geography?
Key topics in Water Bodies include Introduction to Water Bodies, Oceans of the World, Seas – Marginal and Inland, Lakes – Types and Importance. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
What do the concept maps for Water Bodies show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Water Bodies connect: Water Bodies – Complete Overview; Diagram showing the water cycle process from evaporation through condensation and precipitation back to water bodies. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Water Bodies for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 91 practice questions on Water Bodies. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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