Grade: Grade 6 Board: Maharashtra SSC Subject: Geography Chapter: Chapter 1 Question What are the meanings of the words 'Geo' and 'graphia'? Answer (a) Earth and to describe Source question: Q1(1)

Grade: Grade 6 Board: Maharashtra SSC Subject: Geography Chapter: Chapter 1 Question Population Answer Human component Source question: Q4(3)

Grade: Grade 6 Board: Maharashtra SSC Subject: Geography Chapter: Chapter 1 Question How do you make use of primary and secondary sources of data together while studying the subject of Geography? Answer While studying geography how we can make use of primary and secondary sources of data together can be seen from the examples below: (1) If we wish to study about a lake in the nearby area, we can visit it personally (primary source) and gather information about it. (2) We can visit the local municipality office and collect information registered with them (secondary source) for further studies. Source question: Thought Provoking 6

Grade: Grade 6 Board: Maharashtra SSC Subject: Geography Chapter: Chapter 1 Question The information published in newspapers is a primary source. Answer The information published in newspapers are not primary sources. They are secondary sources. Source question: Q2(5)

Grade: Grade 6 Board: Maharashtra SSC Subject: Geography Chapter: Chapter 1 Question Which sources will you use to collect data about the population in our village/town or city? Answer We will use the Primary source/Data collected by Survey to collect data about the population in our village/town or city. Source question: Q5(4)

Grade: Grade 6 Board: Maharashtra SSC Subject: Geography Chapter: Chapter 1 Question How is Geography useful for students, teachers, parents, researchers, farmers, businessmen, administration and defense forces? Answer The knowledge of geography important to a student, teacher, parent, researchers, farmers, businessmen, administration and defense forces is as follows: (1) Student : Learns about the various concepts of Geography. (2) Teacher : Arranges for field trips for students. (3) Parent : Plans for a visit to a tourist place for the family. (4) Researcher : Undertake research for economic progress. (5) Farmer : Plan agricultural activities after undertaking the study of the climate. (6) Businessman : Plan business activities according to the market conditions. (7) Administration : Plan (8) Defense forces : Protecting the borders under emergency conditions. Source question: Thought Provoking 7

Grade: Grade 6 Board: Maharashtra SSC Subject: Geography Chapter: Chapter 1 Question Explain the differences between the primary and secondary sources of geographic study. Answer The differences between the Primary and Secondary Sources of data in Geography are: Characteristics of Sources Primary Sources Secondary Sources Concept/Definition Data that is collected through actual observations, measurements and records. Data that is already collected, analyzed or presented. This data is received through some other individual organisation or publication. Method of collection Direct and original information is collected by visiting the place personally. Data obtained from reference books, research papers, globe, artificial satellite images, etc. Credibility Data obtained primary sources has more credibility as it is done by an individual at a personal level. Data obtained from secondary sources has less credibility as data can differ from source to source. Nature of data P...