Locating Places on Earth Worksheet for Class 6

Locating Places on Earth Worksheet for Class 6

Locating Places on Earth Worksheet for Class 6

Name: ___________________________
Class: 6
Subject: Social Science (Geography)
Date: ___________________________
Marks: 50

Chapter: Locating Places on Earth

Learning Objectives

After completing this worksheet, students will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of the globe and maps.
  • Identify latitudes and longitudes.
  • Locate places using coordinates.
  • Recognize the Equator, Prime Meridian, and Hemispheres.
  • Develop map-reading skills.

What is a Globe?

A globe is a small model of the Earth. It shows the correct shape, size, and location of continents, oceans, and countries.

Important Terms

  • Latitude: Imaginary lines running east to west.
  • Longitude: Imaginary lines running north to south.
  • Equator: 0° Latitude. It divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
  • Prime Meridian: 0° Longitude. It divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
  • Hemisphere: Half of the Earth.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

  1. The Earth is shaped like a __________.
  2. A __________ is a model of the Earth.
  3. The Equator is at __________ latitude.
  4. The Prime Meridian is at __________ longitude.
  5. Latitude lines run from __________ to __________.
  6. Longitude lines run from the __________ Pole to the __________ Pole.
  7. The Earth is divided into __________ hemispheres by the Equator.
  8. The Prime Meridian passes through __________.
  9. The North Pole is at __________° latitude.
  10. The South Pole is at __________° latitude.

Exercise 2: Multiple Choice Questions

Choose the correct answer.

  1. Which is the model of the Earth?
    • A. Atlas
    • B. Globe
    • C. Compass
    • D. Map
  2. The Equator is:
    • A. 90° Latitude
    • B. 0° Latitude
    • C. 180° Longitude
    • D. 45° Latitude
  3. The Prime Meridian is:
    • A. 0° Longitude
    • B. 90° Longitude
    • C. 180° Latitude
    • D. 45° Longitude
  4. Longitude lines meet at:
    • A. The Equator
    • B. The Poles
    • C. The Tropics
    • D. The Oceans
  5. Which instrument helps us find directions?
    • A. Globe
    • B. Compass
    • C. Thermometer
    • D. Telescope
  6. Which hemisphere lies north of the Equator?
    • A. Southern Hemisphere
    • B. Eastern Hemisphere
    • C. Northern Hemisphere
    • D. Western Hemisphere
  7. A book of maps is called:
    • A. Globe
    • B. Atlas
    • C. Scale
    • D. Compass
  8. Which longitude is opposite the Prime Meridian?
    • A. 180°
    • B. 90°
    • C. 45°
    • D. 60°
  9. Which of these is an imaginary line?
    • A. River
    • B. Road
    • C. Latitude
    • D. Mountain
  10. How many hemispheres does the Equator create?
  • A. One
  • B. Two
  • C. Three
  • D. Four

Exercise 3: Match the Following

Column AColumn B
GlobeModel of Earth
AtlasCollection of maps
Equator0° Latitude
Prime Meridian0° Longitude
LatitudeEast–West lines
LongitudeNorth–South lines
North Pole90° North
South Pole90° South
CompassShows direction
HemisphereHalf of Earth

Exercise 4: True or False

  1. The Equator divides the Earth into two equal halves. ________
  2. Latitude lines meet at the poles. ________
  3. Longitude lines meet at the poles. ________
  4. The Prime Meridian is 0° longitude. ________
  5. The North Pole is at 90° North. ________
  6. Maps show the entire Earth in three dimensions. ________
  7. An atlas is a collection of maps. ________
  8. Longitude lines are also called meridians. ________
  9. The Earth has only one hemisphere. ________
  10. A globe is more accurate than a flat map for showing the Earth. ________

Exercise 5: Answer the Following

  1. What is a globe?
  1. What is the Equator?
  1. What are latitudes?
  1. What are longitudes?
  1. Why do we use maps?

Exercise 6: Complete the Table

FeatureAnswer
Shape of Earth__________
Model of Earth__________
0° Latitude__________
0° Longitude__________
Book of Maps__________
Direction Finder__________
Half of Earth__________
90° North__________
90° South__________
Imaginary Lines__________

Exercise 7: Identify the Correct Term

Choose from: Globe, Atlas, Equator, Latitude, Longitude, Hemisphere

  1. A collection of maps. __________
  2. A model of Earth. __________
  3. Divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres. __________
  4. Lines running east to west. __________
  5. Lines running north to south. __________
  6. Half of the Earth. __________

Exercise 8: Map Skills

Answer the questions.

  1. Which line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
  1. Which line divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
  1. Which pole is at 90° North?
  1. Which pole is at 90° South?
  1. Which imaginary lines help us locate places on Earth?

Exercise 9: HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills)

  1. Why is a globe more accurate than a map?
  1. Why are latitude and longitude important?
  1. How does the Prime Meridian help us?
  1. Why can’t we use only a globe for all purposes?
  1. How do maps help travelers?

Exercise 10: Fun Challenge

Fill in the crossword clues.

Across

  1. Model of Earth (5 letters)
  2. Book of maps (5 letters)

Down

  1. 0° Latitude (7 letters)
  2. Direction finder (7 letters)

(Teachers may create a simple crossword grid for classroom use.)

Answer Key

Exercise 1

  1. Sphere
  2. Globe
  3. 0°
  4. 0°
  5. East, West
  6. North, South
  7. Two
  8. Greenwich
  9. 90° North
  10. 90° South

Exercise 2

  1. B
  2. B
  3. A
  4. B
  5. B
  6. C
  7. B
  8. A
  9. C
  10. B

Exercise 4

  1. True
  2. False
  3. True
  4. True
  5. True
  6. False
  7. True
  8. True
  9. False
  10. True

Exercise 7

  1. Atlas
  2. Globe
  3. Equator
  4. Latitude
  5. Longitude
  6. Hemisphere