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Study of Continents: North America and South America — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 6 · Geography

A step-by-step study plan for Study of Continents: North America and South America, ICSE Class 6 Geography: what to learn first, what to practise and when.

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: Formation of Continents, North America – Location and Boundaries, Political Divisions of North America.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 50 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Study of Continents: North America and South America after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • All continents were once part of a supercontinent called Pangaea.
  • Alfred Wegener proposed the Continental Drift Theory.
  • Pangaea broke apart due to tectonic movements.
  • North America lies in the Northern and Western Hemispheres.
  • It extends from 7°N to 83°N and 53°W to 180°W.
  • It is bounded by Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans and the Caribbean Sea.
  • Main countries: Canada, USA, Mexico.
  • Central America includes 7 countries.
  • Caribbean islands are part of North America.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

North America includes only Canada, the USA, and Mexico — the other countries are part of Central or South America.

The Amazon River is in North America.

The Rocky Mountains are in South America.

Memory Tips

Pangaea – the supercontinent that existed millions of years ago

Alfred Wegener and his Continental Drift Theory

The 4 Physical Regions of North America: Canadian Shield, Eastern Highlands, Central Lowlands, Western Cordilleras

Western Cordilleras – mountain ranges in western North America

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Study of Continents: North America and South America for ICSE Class 6 Geography?
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.
How should I revise Study of Continents: North America and South America for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 50 practice questions on Study of Continents: North America and South America. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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