• NCERT Solutions
    • NCERT Library
  • RD Sharma
    • RD Sharma Class 12 Solutions
    • RD Sharma Class 11 Solutions Free PDF Download
    • RD Sharma Class 10 Solutions
    • RD Sharma Class 9 Solutions
    • RD Sharma Class 8 Solutions
    • RD Sharma Class 7 Solutions
    • RD Sharma Class 6 Solutions
  • Class 12
    • Class 12 Science
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Maths
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Physics
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Chemistry
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Economics
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Computer Science (Python)
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Computer Science (C++)
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 English
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Hindi
    • Class 12 Commerce
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Maths
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Business Studies
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Accountancy
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Micro Economics
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Macro Economics
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Entrepreneurship
    • Class 12 Humanities
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 History
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Political Science
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Economics
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Sociology
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Psychology
  • Class 11
    • Class 11 Science
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Physics
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Chemistry
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Economics
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Computer Science (Python)
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Hindi
    • Class 11 Commerce
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Business Studies
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Accountancy
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Economics
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Entrepreneurship
    • Class 11 Humanities
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Psychology
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Political Science
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Economics
      • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Indian Economic Development
  • Class 10
    • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Maths
    • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science
    • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Social Science
    • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English
    • NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Hindi Sanchayan
    • NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Hindi Sparsh
    • NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Hindi Kshitiz
    • NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Hindi Kritika
    • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Sanskrit
    • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Foundation of Information Technology
  • Class 9
    • NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Maths
    • NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Science
    • NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science
    • NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English
    • NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Hindi
    • NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Sanskrit
    • NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Foundation of IT
  • CBSE Sample Papers
    • Previous Year Question Papers
    • CBSE Topper Answer Sheet
    • CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12
    • CBSE Sample Papers for Class 11
    • CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10
    • Solved CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 with Solutions 2024-2025
    • CBSE Sample Papers Class 8
    • CBSE Sample Papers Class 7
    • CBSE Sample Papers Class 6
  • Textbook Solutions
    • Lakhmir Singh
    • Lakhmir Singh Class 10 Physics
    • Lakhmir Singh Class 10 Chemistry
    • Lakhmir Singh Class 10 Biology
    • Lakhmir Singh Class 9 Physics
    • Lakhmir Singh Class 9 Chemistry
    • PS Verma and VK Agarwal Biology Class 9 Solutions
    • Lakhmir Singh Science Class 8 Solutions

Learn CBSE

NCERT Solutions for Class 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12

India Climate Vegetation and Wildlife Class 6 Notes Geography Chapter 8

January 30, 2024 by Sastry CBSE

CBSE NotesCBSE Notes Class 6 SocialNCERT Solutions Social

India Climate Vegetation and Wildlife Class 6 Notes Social Science Geography Chapter 8 SST PDF free download is part of Class 6 Social Science Notes for Quick Revision. Here we have given India Climate Vegetation and Wildlife Class 6 Geography Chapter 8 Notes.

India Climate Vegetation and Wildlife Class 6 Notes Social Science Geography Chapter 8

The weather is about day to day changes in the atmosphere.

The major seasons in India are :

  • Cold weather season
  • Hot weather season
  • South-West Monsoon season
  • Season of Retreating monsoon

Cold Weather Season or Winter

  • During the winter season, cool, dry winds blow from North to the South.
  • The sunrays do not fall directly in the region.

Hot Weather Season or Summer

  • The sunrays more or less directly fall in this region.
  • Hot and dry winds are called loo.

South West Monsoon Season or Rainy Season

  • The winds blow from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal toward the land.

Season of Retreating Monsoon or Autumn

  • Winds move back from the mainland to the Bay of Bengal.
  • Most of the rain is brought by monsoon winds.
  • The climate of a place is affected by its location, altitude, distance from the sea and relief.
  • Mawsynram in Meghalaya receives the world’s highest rainfall.

Natural Vegetation

  • The grasses, shrubs and trees, which grow on their own without interference or help from human beings are called natural vegetation.
  • The vegetation of India can be divided into five types-
    • Tropical evergreen forest
    • Tropical deciduous forest
    • Thorny bushes
    • Mountain vegetation
    • Mangrove forests.

Tropical Rain Forest

  • They are found in the areas which receive heavy rainfall.
  • Many species of trees are found in this forest, they shed their leaves at different times of the year. They are called evergreen forests.
  • Important trees are mahogany, ebony and rosewood.

Tropical Deciduous Forest

  • They are also called monsoon forests.
  • Trees of these forests shed their leaves at a particular time of the year.
  • Important trees are sal, teak, peepal, neem and shisham.

Thorny Bushes

  • They are found in dry areas of the country.
  • The leaves are in the form of spines to reduce the loss of water.
  • Important trees are cactus, Kaner, babool, keekar, etc.

Mountain Vegetation

  • At a height between 1500 metres and 2500 metres, most of the trees are conical in shape. These trees are called coniferous trees.
  • Important trees are chir, pine and deodar.

Mangrove Forests

  • These forests can survive in saline water.
  • Sundari is a well-known species of trees.

Weather is about day to day changes in the atmosphere. It may be hot or cold, Sunny or cloudy, windy or calm.

There are four main seasons in India—cold weather season (winter) December to February, hot weather season (summer) March to May, southwest monsoon season (rainy) June to September and season of retreating monsoon (autumn) October to November.

The hot wind called loo blows during summer.

Climate is about the average weather condition which has been measured over many years.

The climate of India is a monsoon type. It means, most of the rain is brought by monsoon winds.

The climate of a place is affected by its location, attitude, distance from the sea and relief.

Jaisalmer and Bikaner in Rajasthan are very hot, Drass and Kargil in Jammu and Kashmir are very cold and coastal places are moderate. Mawsynram in Meghalaya receives the world’s highest rainfall.

India has a wide range of natural vegetation—Tropical evergreen forest, Tropical deciduous forest, Thorny bushes, Mountain vegetation and Mangrove forests.

Tropical rain forests occur in the areas which receive heavy rainfall.

Tropical deciduous forests are also called monsoon forests.

Thorny bushes are found in dry areas of the country.

Mangrove forests are found in Sunderbans in West Bengal and in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Forests are very useful for all living beings. They are the natural habitat of wildlife.

Van Mahotsav is a programme which involves more and more people in making the earth green.

The tiger is our national animal. Gir forest of Gujarat is the home of Asiatic lions.

The peacock is our national bird.

There are several hundreds of species of snakes found in India.

The government has started Project Tiger and Project Elephant to protect these animals.

Weather: Weather is about day to day changes in the atmosphere. It includes changes in temperature, rainfall and sunshine etc.

Loo: It is a hot and dry wind that blows during the day in Summer.

Climate: Climate is the average weather condition which has been measured over many years.

Monsoon: The word monsoon has been taken from the Arabic word ‘mansim’ which means seasons.

Wildlife: All the wild animals and birds found in the forests, national parks and Sanctuaries.

 

Van Mahotsav: It is a special programme organized from time to time to promote people for planting more and more trees.

Natural vegetation: The grasses, shrubs and trees that grow on their own without human interference or help are known as natural vegetation.

Migratory birds: Birds that migrate to our country in the winter season every year. They arrive in December and stay till early March.

We hope the given India Climate Vegetation and Wildlife Class 6 Notes Social Science Geography Chapter 8 SST Pdf free download will help you. If you have any query regarding India Climate Vegetation and Wildlife Class 6 Geography Chapter 8 Notes, drop a comment below and we will get back to you at the earliest.

Filed Under: CBSE

LearnCBSE.in Student Education Loan
  • Student Nutrition - How Does This Effect Studies
  • Words by Length
  • NEET MCQ
  • Factoring Calculator
  • Rational Numbers
  • CGPA Calculator
  • TOP Universities in India
  • TOP Engineering Colleges in India
  • TOP Pharmacy Colleges in India
  • Coding for Kids
  • Math Riddles for Kids with Answers
  • General Knowledge for Kids
  • General Knowledge
  • Scholarships for Students
  • NSP - National Scholarip Portal
  • Class 12 Maths NCERT Solutions
  • Class 11 Maths NCERT Solutions
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Maths
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Maths
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Science
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Science
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Science
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Physics
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Chemistry
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Physics
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Chemistry
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 1
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 2
  • Metals and Nonmetals Class 10
  • carbon and its compounds class 10
  • Periodic Classification of Elements Class 10
  • Life Process Class 10
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 7
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 8
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 9
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 10
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 11
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 12
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 13
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 14
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 15
  • NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 16

Free Resources

RD Sharma Class 12 Solutions RD Sharma Class 11
RD Sharma Class 10 RD Sharma Class 9
RD Sharma Class 8 RD Sharma Class 7
CBSE Previous Year Question Papers Class 12 CBSE Previous Year Question Papers Class 10
NCERT Books Maths Formulas
CBSE Sample Papers Vedic Maths
NCERT Library

NCERT Solutions

NCERT Solutions for Class 10
NCERT Solutions for Class 9
NCERT Solutions for Class 8
NCERT Solutions for Class 7
NCERT Solutions for Class 6
NCERT Solutions for Class 5
NCERT Solutions for Class 4
NCERT Solutions for Class 3
NCERT Solutions for Class 2
NCERT Solutions for Class 1

Quick Resources

English Grammar Hindi Grammar
Textbook Solutions Maths NCERT Solutions
Science NCERT Solutions Social Science NCERT Solutions
English Solutions Hindi NCERT Solutions
NCERT Exemplar Problems Engineering Entrance Exams
Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter
Watch Youtube Videos NCERT Solutions App