CBSE Class 6 Social Studies – Oceans and Continents

Chapter Overview

This chapter introduces the seven continents and five major oceans of the world. It explains their locations on the globe, distinguishing features, and their importance to life on Earth. Students learn about the distribution of land and water on Earth’s surface and the role oceans play in climate, transportation, and biodiversity.

Important Keywords

• Continent: Large landmass on Earth.
• Ocean: Large body of saltwater.
• Pacific Ocean: The largest ocean.
• Atlantic Ocean: The second largest ocean.
• Indian Ocean: Ocean located mainly between Africa, Asia, Australia.
• Arctic Ocean: The smallest and shallowest ocean.
• Antarctic Ocean: Ocean surrounding Antarctica.
• Globe: Spherical model of Earth.
• Landmass: Large continuous area of land.