Class 6 Geography – Chapter 2
Globe: Latitudes and Longitudes | NCERT Notes
STAGE 0: Let Us Begin (Foundation)
To understand the Earth better, we use a globe. A globe is a small model of the Earth.
This chapter helps us learn how to find places on Earth using imaginary lines.
Do not worry 😊 These lines are easy to understand.
STAGE 1: Chapter Explanation (Story Style)
The Globe
A globe shows the Earth correctly. It shows continents, oceans, countries, and lines.
Imaginary Lines
Some lines are drawn on the globe to help us locate places.
These lines are not real. They are called imaginary lines.
Latitudes
Latitudes are horizontal lines. They run from east to west.
The most important latitude is the Equator.
The Equator divides the Earth into:
- Northern Hemisphere
- Southern Hemisphere
Important Latitudes
- Tropic of Cancer
- Tropic of Capricorn
- Arctic Circle
- Antarctic Circle
Longitudes
Longitudes are vertical lines. They run from north to south.
The Prime Meridian
The most important longitude is the Prime Meridian.
It divides the Earth into:
- Eastern Hemisphere
- Western Hemisphere
Why Are These Lines Important?
Latitudes and longitudes help us:
- Find places
- Study climate
- Understand time
STAGE 2: NCERT Textbook Questions & Answers
Q1. What is a globe?
Answer: A globe is a small model of the Earth.
Q2. What are latitudes?
Answer: Latitudes are imaginary horizontal lines on the Earth.
Q3. What is the Equator?
Answer: The Equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into two halves.
Q4. What are longitudes?
Answer: Longitudes are imaginary vertical lines on the Earth.
STAGE 3: Exam Questions (Easy)
Question:
Why are latitudes and longitudes important?
Answer:
They help us locate places and understand the Earth better.
Exam Tip:
Draw simple diagrams if asked.
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• Globe is a model of Earth
• Latitudes run east–west
• Longitudes run north–south
These lines help us find places easily.
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