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NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Social Science Ch 2 Oceans and Continents



Q 1. When was World Ocean Day celebrated?
Ans. June 8.
Q 2. What percentage of oxygen is produced by oceanic flora?
Ans. 50%.
Q 3. Main function of ocean in water cycle?
Ans. They send rain to continents.
Q 4. Name the water body between India and Africa?
Ans. Indian Ocean.

Q 5. Percentage of earth's water is fresh water?
Ans. 2.5%
Q 6. How many Island does India have?
Ans. 1300+.
Q 7. Define Tsunami?
Ans. The oceanic disaster that is caused by an underwater earthquake.
Q 8. What are the Olympic rings represent?
Ans. Five continents.
Q 9. What are the tiny oceanic plants called?
Ans. Plankton.
Q 10. Name the largest body of land called?
Ans. Continents.
Q 11. Which ocean is located to the north of India?
Ans. Arctic ocean.
Q 12. Which ocean is located to the south of India?
Ans. Indian Ocean.

Q 13. Name the smallest ocean in world?
Ans. Arctic ocean.
Q 14. Name the largest ocean in world?
Ans. Pacific ocean.
Q 15. Examples of fresh water?
Ans. 1.Groundwater
2.Glaciers
3.Rivers.
Q 16. Name the blue planet?
Ans. Earth.
Q 17. Percentage of earth' s surface covered with water?
Ans. 70%.
Q 18. How much earth's surface is covered with water?
Ans. Three- fourth.
Q 19. More than half of the world oxygen is produced by?
Ans. Ocean flora.
Q 20. Factor that affects the climate of earth?
Ans. Oceans, Continents and Mountains.
Q 21. Main reasons for water scarcity on earth?
Ans. 1.Limited freshwater resources
2.Water pollution
3.Over population
Q 22. Name the vedic deity that is associated with oceans and water?
Ans. Varuna.

Q 23. What does the blue color of earth represent?
Ans. Water.
Q 24. What natural disaster often occurs in coastal region due to strong winds and heavy rain?
Ans. Cyclone.
Q 25. What is the position of Southern Ocean?
Ans. 4th.
Q 26. What is the position of Indian Ocean?
Ans. 3rd largest.
Q 27. Which two continents are often considered one landmass called Eurasia?
Ans. Asia and Europe.
Q 28. Name the largest island in world?
Ans. Greenland.
Q 29. Where is the Indian Antarctica Research station Located?
Ans. Dakshin Gangotri.
Q 30. In which year, Indian Antarctica Research station Dakshin Gangotri situated?
Ans. 1983.