Class 6 Geography Chapter 1 – Friendship with Geography | Exercise Answers
A) Encircle (O) the correct option.
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What are the meanings of the words ‘Geo’ and ‘graphia’?
Answer: a) Earth and to describe -
Which are the elements studied in Geography?
Answer: c) Biological and human elements on the earth. -
Which of the following is the primary source of geographic data?
Answer: c) Field visit -
Collecting data about climate in a village from villagers is which source?
Answer: b) Primary source -
Which skill does a student develop while collecting data through maps, field visits and satellite images?
Answer: d) Observation and analysis -
Which one of the following is not a primary source?
Answer: d) A travelogue read by oneself -
Which one of the following statements is not true about the secondary sources?
Answer: c) These data sources are not easily available
B) Check the following statements, correct the incorrect statements and rewrite them.
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The meaning of Geography is ‘the science that describes the earth’.
Answer: Correct. -
In Geography, only the physical structure of the Earth is studied.
Answer: Incorrect.
Correct Statement: In Geography, physical and human components and their interrelationships are studied. -
Photographs and videos are the primary sources.
Answer: Incorrect.
Correct Statement: Photographs and videos are secondary sources. -
Research and research papers are the secondary sources.
Answer: Correct.
C) Write short answers.
1. Explain the concept ‘Geography’.
The word ‘Geography’ is taken from the Greek word ‘Geographia’. ‘Geo’ means the Earth and ‘graphia’ means description. Therefore, Geography means ‘the science that describes the Earth’. Geography includes the study of physical and anthropogenic (man-made) components on the surface of the Earth and their interdependence.
2. Explain the differences between the primary and secondary sources of geographic study.
| Point | Primary Sources | Secondary Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Concept | Original data collected through actual observations, surveys and measurements. | Already collected, analysed and presented data. |
| Collection | Collected through observations, interviews and measurements. | Collected from books, reports, maps, newspapers and the internet. |
| Credibility | Relatively high credibility. | Dependent on the author or organisation. |
| Nature of Data | Direct and original data. | Already processed and analysed data. |
| Cost and Time | Requires more cost and time. | Requires less cost and time. |
D) Do as directed.
1. Write a geographic description of any one place that you have visited during the field visit in your own words.
Sample Answer (Personal Response):
I visited a nearby village during a field visit. The village is surrounded by farms and small hills. A river flows near the village and provides water for farming. The climate is pleasant and most people are engaged in agriculture. There are roads, schools and small markets in the village.
2. By observing Figure 1.1, write in your own words about which elements are studied in Geography.
Answer:
In Geography, both physical and human elements are studied. Physical elements include lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere and resources. Human elements include population, human settlements, economic activities, social and cultural factors, environment and sustainable development. Geography also studies the interrelationship between these elements.
E) Complete the following activity.
Classify the following means into primary and secondary sources of information in geographic study.
| Means of Geographic Study | Classification |
|---|---|
| Soil samples collected by oneself | Primary Source ✓ |
| Map of soil distribution | Secondary Source ✓ |
| Pictures of various flowers and fruits | Secondary Source ✓ |
| Report of field visit written by you | Primary Source ✓ |
| Video recording of natural beauty of Chikhaldara | Secondary Source ✓ |
| Travelogues | Secondary Source ✓ |
| Observations of various types of flowers and fruits by oneself | Primary Source ✓ |
| Rock samples collected by oneself | Primary Source ✓ |
| Newspaper cuttings of geographic information | Secondary Source ✓ |
| The samples of cereals and pulses collected by you | Primary Source ✓ |
Activity
(Seek help from parents and teachers)
- Prepare a wall chart showing various branches of Geography and the subject matter studied in each branch.
- Collect talukawise information about the population or major crops grown in your district from the internet.
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