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Study of Continents: North America and South America — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 6 · Geography
Study of Continents: North America and South America revision notes for ICSE Class 6 Geography: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Formation of Continents
- The Earth was once a single supercontinent called Pangaea, meaning 'all lands'.
- Alfred Wegener proposed the Continental Drift Theory in 1915.
- Pangaea broke apart due to tectonic movements, forming today’s continents.
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North America – Location and Boundaries
- Third largest continent after Asia and Africa.
- Located in Northern and Western Hemispheres.
- Latitudinal extent: 7°N to 83°N.
3
Political Divisions of North America
- Main countries: Canada, USA, Mexico (cover 95% area).
- Central America includes 7 countries: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama.
- West Indies (Caribbean Islands) include Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, etc.
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Physical Features of North America
- Four major relief regions: Canadian Shield, Eastern Highlands, Central Lowlands, Western Cordilleras.
- Canadian Shield: Ancient rocky plateau rich in minerals and lakes; slopes toward Hudson Bay.
- Appalachian Mountains: Old fold mountains, heavily eroded; located in the east.
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Millions of years agoNorth America lies in the NorthernNorth America includes CanadaNorth America has diverse landformsCanada has vast coniferous forests
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Key topics in Study of Continents: North America and South America include Formation of Continents, North America – Location and Boundaries, Political Divisions of North America, Physical Features of North America. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
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