Class 6 Geography Chapter 2 Extra Questions Globe Latitudes and Longitudes

Globe latitudes and longitudes class 6 extra questions

On this page find extra questions and answers for class 6 geography chapter 2 Globes: latitudes and longitudes of NCERT book on Social Science The Earth: Our Habitat. We will also provide these questions and extra questions in the form of a worksheet that students can use as a practice sheet for their exams.

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Globe latitudes and longitudes class 6 question answer

True False type questions

The Earth is a perfect sphere with no bulging or flattening at the poles.
The Tropic of Cancer lies in the Southern Hemisphere, while the Tropic of Capricorn lies in the Northern Hemisphere.
The lines of latitude run from east to west, and the lines of longitude run from north to south.
The International Date Line is an imaginary line that runs along the 0° longitude.
All countries use the local time of the Prime Meridian (Greenwich Meridian) as their standard time.
The Torrid Zone lies between 00 to 23 ½° North and South of the equator.
India’s latitudes range from 8°4′ N to 37°6′ N.

False
False
True
False
False
True
True

Fill in the blanks

The Tropic of Cancer is located at ____° N, while the Tropic of Capricorn is located at ____° S.
The Arctic Circle lies at ____° north of the equator, and the Antarctic Circle lies at ____° south of the equator.
The lines of reference running from the North Pole to the South Pole, which help determine a location’s east or west position, are called _____.
The Earth takes approximately ____ hours to complete one rotation, which leads to a rate of ____ degrees per hour.
Indian Standard Time (IST) is based on the longitude of ____° E, which serves as the standard meridian for the country.
Each time zone on Earth spans ______.

23.5, 23.5
66.5, 66.5
meridians of longitude
24, 15
82.5
1 hour

Match the Column

1. Tropic of Cancer	A. 90° N
2. Tropic of Capricorn	B. 66.5° S
3. Arctic Circle	C. 23.5° S
4. Antarctic Circle	D. 23.5° N
5. North Pole	E. 90° S
6. South Pole	F. 66.5° N

Tropic of Cancer D. 23.5° N
Tropic of Capricorn C. 23.5° S
Arctic Circle F. 66.5° N
Antarctic Circle B. 66.5° S
North Pole A. 90° N
South Pole E. 90° S

Very short answer type questions

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
What is the name given to the 0° longitude line?
Which two extreme points does the Earth’s axis pass through?
How many time zones does Russia have?
What is the unit used to measure latitudes and longitudes?
The Greenwich line runs through which country?
How many longitudes are in total?
What is the South Pole’s location?
What is the time difference between India’s easternmost and westernmost points without considering the standard meridian?
Where is the Antarctic Circle situated?

Equator
Prime Meridian
North Pole and South Pole
Eleven
Degrees
England
360
90°S, southern hemisphere.
1 hour 45 minutes
66½°S, south of equator.

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. Which of the following latitudes is the farthest from the equator?
a) Tropic of Cancer
b) Arctic Circle
c) Tropic of Capricorn
d) Equator

Question 2.The purpose of standard time is to:
a) Make travel easier
b) Help with navigation
c) Facilitate international communication
d) Reduce confusion due to time differences

Question 3. How many time zones are there in the world?
a) 12
b) 24
c) 36
d) 48

Question 4. Which meridian is taken as the standard meridian for India?
a) 60° E
b) 75° E
c) 82°30′ E
d) 90° E

Question 5. How many degrees of latitude are there in each hemisphere?
a) 45
b) 90
c) 180
d) 360

Question 6. The Tropic of Cancer is located at:
a) 23.5° N
b) 23.5° S
c) 66.5° N
d) 66.5° S

Question 7. he Tropic of Capricorn is located at:
a) 23.5° N
b) 23.5° S
c) 66.5° N
d) 66.5° S

Question 8. The difference in time between two places 15° apart in longitude is:
a) 15 minutes
b) 30 minutes
c) 1 hour
d) 1 hour 30 minutes

Question 9. Which of these places has a moderate temperature?
a) Equator
b) Tropic of Cancer
c) Arctic Circle
d) Tropic of Capricorn

Question 10. Standard meridians are:
a) 7.5° apart
b) 15° apart
c) 30° apart
d) 45° apart

b) Arctic Circle
d) Reduce confusion due to time differences
b) 24
c) 82°30′ E
b) 90
a) 23.5° N
b) 23.5° S
c) 1 hour
a) Equator
b) 15° apart

Short Answer Type Questions

Can you define latitudes and longitudes?
What causes the moderate climate in regions outside the Tropics?
What is the purpose of having a standard time?
Which longitude serves as India’s standard meridian, and for what reason?
How was the division of 90 degrees latitude in each hemisphere determined?
Can you differentiate between parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude?

Latitudes and longitudes are imaginary lines on the Earth’s surface that help to locate places. Latitudes are horizontal lines running parallel to the Equator, while longitudes are vertical lines running from the North to the South Pole.
Places beyond the Tropics have a moderate temperature because the angle of the Sun’s rays decreases as we move away from the Equator, leading to less direct sunlight and hence, lower temperatures.
Having a standard time is necessary to synchronize schedules and maintain uniformity, especially for transportation and communication, across different regions within a country that span multiple longitudes.
The 82°30’E meridian is taken as the standard meridian for India because it lies approximately in the middle of the country, providing a convenient reference point for establishing a uniform time across the entire nation.
There are 90 latitudes in each hemisphere, calculated by dividing the Earth’s 180-degree vertical span (from the North Pole to the South Pole) into equal segments of 1-degree increments.
Parallels of latitude are horizontal lines parallel to the Equator that measure the distance north or south of the Equator, while meridians of longitude are vertical lines that measure the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian. Latitudes are parallel to each other, while longitudes converge at the poles.

	Parallels of Latitude	Meridians of Longitude
Orientation	Horizontal	Vertical
Reference Line	Equator	Prime Meridian
Measures	Distance North or South of the Equator	Distance East or West of the Prime Meridian
Shape	Parallel circles	Semi-circles converging at the poles
Distance between	Equidistant	Varies, decreasing towards the poles

Long Answer Type Questions

Explain the concept of latitudes and longitudes and how they help us in locating places on the Earth’s surface.
Describe the different heat zones of the Earth and the factors that influence their climates.
Discuss the importance of the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Arctic Circle, and Antarctic Circle in understanding the Earth’s climate zones.
Explain the need for standard time and how it is determined for different countries, including the example of India.
Describe how the Earth is divided into time zones and the rationale behind this division.
Explain the role of the Prime Meridian (Greenwich Meridian) in the global coordinate system and how it affects timekeeping.
Discuss the effects of the Earth’s tilt on its axis and how it leads to the occurrence of seasons and the variation in daylight hours throughout the year.
Describe the significance of a globe as a true model of the Earth and its advantages in studying the Earth’s features, including water bodies, axis, tilt, and location of countries.

Latitudes and longitudes are imaginary lines on the Earth’s surface that help us locate places. Latitudes are horizontal lines parallel to the Equator, measuring the distance north or south of it. Longitudes are vertical lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole, measuring the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Places beyond the Tropics have moderate temperature because the sun’s rays hit the Earth’s surface at a lower angle. This results in the sun’s energy being spread over a larger area, leading to less concentrated heating and a more temperate climate.
Standard time is necessary to synchronize timekeeping across different regions and to maintain uniformity in activities such as transportation and communication. It simplifies time management within a country or region by adopting the local time of a central meridian as the standard time for the entire area.
The 82°30’E meridian is taken as the standard meridian for India to establish a consistent time for the entire country. This is because India spans a significant longitudinal extent, and selecting a central meridian minimizes the time difference across the country.
The Earth is divided into 24 time zones to accommodate the Earth’s rotation and ensure that local time corresponds to the position of the sun in the sky. Each time zone covers 15 degrees of longitude, and local time differs by one hour for every 15 degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian.
The Prime Meridian, also known as the Greenwich Meridian, serves as the reference point for longitudes and timekeeping. It is the 0° longitude line and separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Time zones are based on their distance from the Prime Meridian, with each 15° of longitude corresponding to a one-hour time difference.
The Earth’s tilt on its axis causes the sun’s rays to strike different latitudes at varying angles throughout the year. This results in the seasonal changes in temperature and daylight hours as different parts of the Earth receive more or less direct sunlight during their respective summer and winter seasons.
A globe is a true model of the Earth and offers several advantages for studying the Earth’s features. It accurately represents the Earth’s shape, water bodies, axis, tilt, and location of countries, providing a comprehensive and accurate representation of the Earth’s surface, which aids in understanding its geographical characteristics.

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