CBSE Class 6 Social Studies – Landforms and Life

Chapter Overview

This chapter introduces different landforms such as mountains, plains, plateaus, and valleys. It explains how these landforms are formed and describes the kinds of plants, animals, and human activities associated with each. Students learn about the influence of landforms on climate, vegetation, and human settlement.

Important Keywords

• Landform: Natural physical feature of the Earth’s surface.
• Mountain: A large natural elevation of the earth’s surface.
• Plain: Flat or gently rolling land.
• Plateau: An elevated flat area.
• Valley: Low area between hills or mountains.
• Soil: Top layer of the earth where plants grow.
• Vegetation: Plants growing in an area.
• Wildlife: Animals living in natural habitats.
• Climate: Average weather conditions in an area.