Class 6 Social Science Oceans and Continents

1. What covers most of the Earth’s surface?

👉 Oceans

2. What are oceans?

👉 Large saltwater bodies

3. How many major oceans are there?

👉 Five

4. Name the largest ocean.

👉 Pacific Ocean

5. Which ocean surrounds Antarctica?

👉 Southern Ocean

6. Where is the Indian Ocean located?

👉 Between Africa, Asia, and Australia

7. What are continents?

👉 Large landmasses

8. How many continents are there?

👉 Seven

9. Name the largest continent.

👉 Asia

10. Name the smallest continent.

👉 Australia

11. What is Eurasia?

👉 Europe and Asia together

12. What is an island?

👉 Land surrounded by water

13. Name the largest island.

👉 Greenland

14. Why is Earth called the Blue Planet?

👉 Water covers most of its surface

15. What percent of Earth’s water is in oceans?

👉 Around 97%

16. What connects all oceans?

👉 Continuous water body

17. How do oceans influence climate?

👉 Regulate temperature

18. Which ocean is between North America, South America, and Europe?

👉 Atlantic Ocean

19. Which ocean is hottest near the equator?

👉 Indian Ocean

20. Which ocean surrounds the North Pole?

👉 Arctic Ocean

21. Which hemisphere has more land?

👉 Northern Hemisphere

22. Which hemisphere has more water?

👉 Southern Hemisphere

23. How do oceans help life on Earth?

👉 Provide oxygen and regulate climate

24. Which natural disasters can oceans cause?

👉 Tsunami and cyclone

25. Which continent is covered in ice?

👉 Antarctica

26. Which continent lies mostly south of the Equator?

👉 South America

27. Which continents are linked by the Isthmus of Panama?

👉 North and South America

28. What do continents support?

👉 Human life, animals, and plants

29. Why are oceans important for rainfall?

👉 Participate in the water cycle

30. What separates Europe and Asia?

👉 Ural Mountains