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Study of Continents: South America — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 6 · Geography

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

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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: 1. Introduction to South America, 2. Location and Extent, 3. Political Divisions.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 47 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: South America after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1498
  • Previously ruled by the Inca Empire
  • Part of Latin America due to Spanish and Portuguese influence
  • Fourth largest continent
  • Mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
  • Crossed by Equator and Tropic of Capricorn
  • 12 independent countries and 2 dependent territories
  • Brazil speaks Portuguese; others speak Spanish
  • Falkland Islands belong to the UK

Common Mistakes to Avoid

The Amazon River flows into the Pacific Ocean.

The Andes Mountains are located in the east of South America.

Lake Titicaca is located in the Brazilian Highlands.

Memory Tips

South America is the fourth largest continent.

Andes Mountains are the longest mountain range in the world (7,250 km).

Countries of South America: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana.

Lake Titicaca is in the Bolivian plateau at 3,800 m — highest navigable lake in the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Study of Continents: South America for ICSE Class 6 Geography?
Key topics in Study of Continents: South America include Introduction to South America, Location and Extent, Political Divisions, Physical Features. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Study of Continents: South America for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 47 practice questions on Study of Continents: South America. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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