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Representation of Geographical Features — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 6 · Geography

What Representation of Geographical Features covers in ICSE Class 6 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 6 Geography · 2026-27

Topics in Representation of Geographical Features

1

Globe, Map, Sketch, and Plan

  • A globe is a 3D model of the Earth and shows accurate shapes and sizes of continents and oceans.
  • A map is a 2D representation of the Earth or a part of it, drawn to scale on a flat surface.
  • A sketch is a rough drawing not drawn to scale; it gives a general idea of location.
2

Types of Maps

  • Maps are classified by scale and content.
  • Large-scale maps show small areas in detail (e.g., village map).
  • Small-scale maps show large areas with less detail (e.g., world map).
3

Components of a Map

  • Every map has three main components: Title, Direction, and Scale.
  • The title tells what the map is about (e.g., 'India - Rivers').
  • Directions help locate places — North, South, East, West are the four cardinal points.
4

Types of Scale

  • There are three types of scale: Verbal, Representative Fraction (R.F.), and Linear (Graphic) Scale.
  • Verbal scale uses words (e.g., '1 cm = 10 km').
  • R.F. is a ratio (e.g., 1:1,000,000), meaning 1 unit on map = 1,000,000 units on ground.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Maps and Their Components

GlobeMapSketchPlanTypes of MapsComponents of a MapDirectionsScale

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What are the important topics in Representation of Geographical Features for ICSE Class 6 Geography?
Key topics in Representation of Geographical Features include Globe, Map, Sketch, and Plan, Types of Maps, Components of a Map, Types of Scale. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Representation of Geographical Features for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 90 practice questions on Representation of Geographical Features. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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