General Knowledge Class 6 - Earth And-Its-Environment Notes

Earth and Its Environment

Welcome to the chapter on Earth and Its Environment for Class 6. In this chapter, you will learn about our planet Earth, its natural features, and how the environment affects all living things. By the end of this chapter, you will understand the importance of protecting our environment and ways to keep it clean and healthy!

Introduction

Earth is the only planet in our solar system where life exists. It has land, water, air, and many living things. The environment is everything around us—plants, animals, water, air, and land.

Features of Earth

• Land: Includes mountains, plains, deserts, and forests.
• Water: Oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds cover most of Earth’s surface.
• Air: The atmosphere surrounds Earth and gives us oxygen to breathe.
• Living Things: Plants, animals, and people live on Earth.

What is Environment?

The environment is everything that surrounds us. It includes natural things like trees, rivers, and animals, as well as man-made things like buildings and roads.

Why is the Environment Important?

• It gives us air to breathe, water to drink, and food to eat.
• It provides homes for plants and animals.
• It helps keep the planet healthy and beautiful.

Threats to the Environment

• Pollution from factories, vehicles, and garbage.
• Cutting down trees (deforestation).
• Wasting water and energy.
• Using too much plastic and chemicals.

How Can We Protect the Environment?

• Plant more trees.
• Reduce, reuse, and recycle waste.
• Save water and electricity.
• Do not litter; keep your surroundings clean.
• Use eco-friendly products.

Fun Activity: Eco-Friendly Day!

Spend a day using less water and electricity. Try to recycle things at home and plant a small tree or flower.

Summary

• Earth is our home and has land, water, air, and living things.
• The environment is everything around us.
• We must protect the environment to keep Earth healthy.

Practice Questions

1. Name two natural features of Earth.
2. Why is the environment important?
3. List two ways to protect the environment.
4. What is pollution?
5. How does planting trees help the environment?

Challenge Yourself

• Make a poster about saving the environment.
• Write a short paragraph on why you love Earth.

Did You Know?

• Earth is called the "Blue Planet" because most of it is covered with water!
• Recycling one ton of paper saves about 17 trees.

Glossary

• Environment: Everything around us—air, water, land, plants, and animals.
• Pollution: Making air, water, or land dirty and unsafe.
• Deforestation: Cutting down trees in large numbers.
• Recycle: Using things again instead of throwing them away.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. Mountains, rivers (any two natural features).
2. It gives us air, water, food, and homes for living things.
3. Plant trees, recycle waste (any two ways).
4. Pollution is making air, water, or land dirty.
5. Trees clean the air and give us oxygen.

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Take care of Earth and its environment—it's the only home we have!