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1 The City School PAF Chapter Prep Section GEOGRAPHY Year 6 Worksheets for Intervention Classes

2 The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep + Senior I Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class (1 st Term)/Geography /Class 6 Page 2 of 22

3 SECTION A: Q1: FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE CORRECT ANSWER. A: The of the map tells us what the map is showing. B: The scale shown on a line in the corner of a map is called a scale. C: Karachi is in the part of Pakistan. (Insert North, South, West or East) D: The lines of latitude and longitude are called the geographic. E: The lines from North to South are called and from West to East are called. F: A pie-chart is a type of a. G: is the smallest continent of the World. Q2: Give brief Reasons for the following Statements. 1: Maps are drawn to Scale, For example 1cm on a map may represent 1 km on actual ground. Reason: 2: The Sun does not completely set over the Arctic and the Antarctic Circle. Reason: Q3: Study the Following Diagram and answer the questions. a) Afghanistan is located towards: b) Lahore is located towards: c) India is located towards: d) Karachi is located at the coast of: e) The Blue Line( Indus) represents a:

4 SECTION B Q1: Lines of Latitude and Longitude form a grid pattern on a map or globe. With reference to these 2 lines: A: Briefly Describe the Equator and the Prime Meridian. B: Every Line has a numerical value. What is the value/ number of: i. The Prime Meridian: ii. The Equator: iii. Tropic of Cancer: iv. Antarctic Circle: C: What is another name for the Prime Meridian? And why is it called so? Q2: Graphs are a useful way of showing numbers. A: Name the basic types of graphs you have studied. B: Study the following diagram: A B C Identify each type of Graph: A: B: C:

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6 SECTION A: Q1: Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers: A: is a layer of thin gases that surround the Earth. B: The scientists who study Weather are called. C: can change within seconds, minutes, hours or days. D: is the layer of atmosphere where Weather and Climate formation takes place. E: Ozone Layer absorbs the of the sun. F: The outermost layer of the Earth s atmosphere is called. G: The layer exists between Mesosphere and Thermosphere. H: Lithosphere means the on Earth. I: The Ozone Layer prevents about percentage of the Harmful radiation of the Sun to reach Earth. J: are colored display of lights on night time sky over the North and South poles. Q2 Read the following Statements and give Reasons. A: The basic Difference between Weather and Climate is Time. Reason: B: The Ozone Layer is depleting. Reason: The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep + Senior I Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class (1 st Term)/Geography /Class 6 Page 6 of 22

7 C: Greenhouse Effect is a key factor in Global Warming. Reason: Q3: Label the following instruments; explain what each instrument is used for: Name of equipment What is it used for? The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep + Senior I Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class (1 st Term)/Geography /Class 6 Page 7 of 22

8 Q4: Study the Following Diagram and answer the questions which follow. A: The Weather forms in which layer? B: The Ozone Layer is present in: C: The hottest Layer is: D: Exosphere is how many kms above the Earth s surface? E:Meteors burn in which layer?

9 SECTION B Q1: Air is a component of Atmosphere. A: What is the Gaseous composition of Air? B: Atmosphere and Air are gases, so how are they held in place over the Earth? Give Reason. C: Out of all the gases in Air, which gas is used by Living beings for Respiration? Q2: Auroras are formed over the North and South Pole. A: What are Auroras? B: How are Auroras formed? C: Why can Auroras only be seen over the North and South Pole? The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep + Senior I Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class (1 st Term)/Geography /Class 6 Page 9 of 22

10 Q3: A part ofsolar Radiation is absorbed by the atmosphere. A: Define Solar Radiation. B: What happens when Solar Radiation passes through the Earth s Troposphere? C: Are Solar Radiation harmful? How are they prevented from reaching Earth? The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep + Senior I Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class (1 st Term)/Geography /Class 6 Page 10 of 22

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12 SECTION A: Q1 Fill in the Blanks with appropriate answers. A: The shape of the Earth s surface is called the. B: An area of flat land high above the sea level is called a. C:The Punjab Plains and the Sindh Plains are a part of the Plains. D: Balochistan Plateau covers over km. E: The Crust of the Earth is divided into large, separate sections called. F: Landforms are formed as a result of movement of the. G: The opening of a volcane is called a. H: If a volcano has not erupted for 100 years, it is called a Volcano. I: Chalk and limestone are formed from the remains of and. J: Marble is a type of rock. K: Basalt is a type of rock. Q2: Give Reasons for the following Statements. A: Fold Mountains are a type of Landform. Reason: B: The Lava from the Volcano is very hot. Reason: C: Marble is white, but sometimes it has pink and grey veins. Reason: The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep + Senior I Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class (1 st Term)/Geography /Class 6 Page 12 of 22

13 Q3: Study the Following Diagram and answer the Following questions. 1:The EURASIAN PLATE move towards: 2: The AMERICAN PLATE moves away from: 3: The SOUTH AMERICAN plate move towards: 4: The EURASIAN PLATE moves away from: Q4: Study the following diagram and answer the following questions.

14 A: Define Magma. B: Define Lava and Lava Flow. C: How are Craters formed in a Volcano? SECTION B: Q1: A Cross section of the Earth will show three layers. A: Name the Three layers. B: Briefly describe each layer:

15 C: Draw a diagram of the Earth s cross-section labeling each layer: Q2: Landforms are formed by the movement of Plates. Describe the formation of: A: Fold Mountains: B: Block Mountains: C: Rift Valleys: Q3: Weathering and Erosion are Nature s tools. A: Define Weathering. B: Name the types of Weathering. The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep + Senior I Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class (1 st Term)/Geography /Class 6 Page 15 of 22

16 C: Define Erosion. D: Why are Weathering and Erosion referred to as Nature s tools? The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep + Senior I Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class (1 st Term)/Geography /Class 6 Page 16 of 22

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18 SECTION A: Q1: Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers. A: The relief and natral vegetation together make up the environment. B: Streets, Roads, Buildings etc are part of environment. C: Land is in order to grow crops. D: Semi-desert vegetation is also called. Q2: State whether the following Statements are true or false. A: There are no Natural Environments is Pakistan. ( ) B: Very little grows in a hot desert because it is very hot and dry. ( ) C: People with a lot of technology accept their natural environment without changing it. ( ) D: Tarbela and Mangla dams are a part of Natural Environment. ( ) E: Natural Environment cannot be changed to human environment. ( ) Q3: Study the following photo and answer the question.

19 A: State all the Natural and Human Environment features you can see in the picture: NATURAL FEATURES : HUMAN FEATURES: SECTION B: Q1: There are some parts of the World where people have not changed the Natural Environment. In reference to this statement: A: State the part that technology plays in changing the environment. B: How are dams helpful in providing water to a large area? C: Why is there very little naturally grown food supply in the Antarctic Continent? Q2: Natural Environment can be changed to suit the needs of humans. A: Why is Land ploughed? B: Why are trees cut down? C: What are terraces? How are they helpful for crops? The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep + Senior I Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class (1 st Term)/Geography /Class 6 Page 19 of 22

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21 SECTION A: Q1: Fill in the blanks with appropriate answer: A: Workshops and factories are used for. B: produce goods for sale. C: provide service for people. D:The money needed to set uup an industry is called. E: The goods produced from Industries is called the. F: The tapping of the Rubber tree takes hours. G: Young rubber trees do not produce latex until they are years old. Q2: Study the Following diagram. A: What is this diagram called in terms of Industries? B: Name the Input materials required in Industries. C: What do you mean by Output in terms of Industries?

22 SECTION B: Q1: There are many differences between Industries. A: State how Industries differ from one another. B: What are the types of Industries? C: Give a 2 examples for each type of Industry. Q2: Malaysia is well known for it s Rubber Plantation. A: Explain the process of Tapping the tree. B: What are the uses of Latex? C: What should be the ideal age of a Rubber Tree for Latex production? The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep + Senior I Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class (1 st Term)/Geography /Class 6 Page 22 of 22

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