Geography - Class 6

Q1. Fill in the blanks.

                        i.        ________________, ___________and __________are mountain ranges of Asia, Europe and South America, respectively.

                       ii.        The Jog falls in ___________________.

                      iii.        The __________________in India is one of the oldest plateaus.

                      iv.        As we go higher, the climate becomes ______________.

                       v.        The _________________in North America have rounded features and low elevation.

                      vi.        ___________________ in the Pacific Ocean is an undersea mountain.

 

Q2. True/False

                       i.        Mt.Kilimanjaro is in Africa. ________

                      ii.        The Hundru Falls is in the Chhotanagpur plateau on the river Subarnarekha. ________

                     iii.        Many of the mining areas in the world are located in the plains areas. _______

                     iv.        Mountains vary in their heights and shape. _________

                      v.        Volcanic mountains are formed due to erosion. ________

                     vi.        The river valleys and terraces are ideal for cultivation of crops. ______

 

Q3. Which is the oldest plateau in India?

 

Q4. What do you mean by horsts?

 

Q5. Define mountain range.

 

Q6. What do you mean by graben?

 

Q7. Name the old fold mountain of Russia.

 

Q8. Name the river on which Hundru falls is located.

 

Q9. Which is the highest peak in the world?

 

Q10. Where is Jog Falls located?

 

Q11. Name the place where Rope Bridge is situated.

 

Q12. Write one mountain range of Europe.

 

Q13. How are Volcanic Mountains formed?

 

Q14. Write one important feature of young fold mountains.

 

Q15. Where is Mauna Kea (Hawaii)?

 

Q16. Which plateau is famous for gold and diamond mining?

 

Q17. Which is the India’s most densely populated plain?

 

Q18. Less land is available for farming on mountains. Give reason.

 

Q19. Write few examples of young fold mountains.

 

Q20. Which is one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world?

 

Q21. Write examples of Block Mountains.

 

Q22. What are glaciers?

 

Q23. Write examples of volcanic mountains.