1. Large continuous landmasses on Earth's surface. Explanation: Continents make up about one-fourth of Earth's surface and house diverse ecosystems and human civilizations. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-social-science-chapter-2/

    Large continuous landmasses on Earth’s surface.
    Explanation: Continents make up about one-fourth of Earth’s surface and house diverse ecosystems and human civilizations.

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  2. Vast bodies of saltwater covering about three-fourths of Earth's surface. Explanation: Oceans are interconnected water bodies essential for life on Earth, forming the planet's primary water reservoir. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-social-science-chRead more

    Vast bodies of saltwater covering about three-fourths of Earth’s surface.
    Explanation: Oceans are interconnected water bodies essential for life on Earth, forming the planet’s primary water reservoir.

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  3. An oblate spheroid. Explanation: The Earth is slightly flattened at the poles. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-social-science-chapter-1/

    An oblate spheroid.
    Explanation: The Earth is slightly flattened at the poles.

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  4. It represents the Earth's spherical shape. Explanation: Maps can distort distances and shapes. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-social-science-chapter-1/

    It represents the Earth’s spherical shape.
    Explanation: Maps can distort distances and shapes.

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  5. It is the basis for the International Date Line. Explanation: It divides the Earth into two hemispheres for timekeeping. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-social-science-chapter-1/

    It is the basis for the International Date Line.
    Explanation: It divides the Earth into two hemispheres for timekeeping.

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