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ICSE · Class 6 · Geography

What Water Bodies covers in ICSE Class 6 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 6 Geography syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 6 Geography · 2026-27

Topics in Water Bodies

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1. Introduction to Water Bodies

  • Earth is called the 'Blue Planet' because 71% of its surface is covered with water.
  • Water bodies include oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and streams.
  • All oceans are interconnected and form one global ocean.
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2. Oceans of the World

  • There are five major oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern.
  • The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest.
  • The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest and has an S-shape.
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3. Seas – Marginal and Inland

  • A sea is smaller than an ocean and is partially or fully surrounded by land.
  • Two types: Marginal seas (connected to oceans, e.g., Bering Sea) and Inland seas (landlocked, e.g., Caspian Sea).
  • Examples: Arabian Sea (marginal), Red Sea (marginal), Dead Sea (inland, very salty), Black Sea (inland).
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4. Lakes – Types and Importance

  • A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land.
  • Lakes can be freshwater (e.g., Great Lakes) or saline (e.g., Dead Sea, Chilika Lake).
  • Formed by glaciers, tectonic activity, or river blockages.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Water Bodies

OceansSeasLakesRiversWater CycleImportance of Water BodiesPollution of Water Bodies

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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.
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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