Geography

Maps

Question:

What are cardinal points and intermediate directions? [Imp.]

Answer:

The four major directions North, South, East and West are called cardinal points. Beside these major directions we have four intermediate directions North-east (NE), South-east (SE), South-west (SW) and North-west (NW). The intermediate directions are very helpful in locating any place more accurately.

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Maps

Q 1.

What is a plan?

Q 2.

Define and discuss distance' as a component of a map.  [V. Imp.]

Q 3.

What do physical maps show? (Imp.)

Q 4.

What is a sketch map?

Q 5.

What is a compass?

Q 6.

What is an atlas?

Q 7.

What do you mean by a thematic map?   [V. Imp.]

Q 8.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to complete each sentence:
(i) A……….. is used to show large areas like continents or countries on a paper.
(ii) A………. is an instrument used to find out main directions.
(iii) Maps have a…………. language that can be understood by all.
(iv) In a sketch match …………. is not needed.
(v) Maps are more informative than a …………

Q 9.

Differentiate between a small scale map and a large scale map.   [V. Imp.]

Q 10.

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
(i) A globe is used to study the earth as a whole.
(ii) Political maps show natural features of the earth.
(iii) A large scale map is used to show large areas like countries on a paper,
(iv) There are four intermediate directions.
(v) Large scale maps give less information than small scale maps.

Q 11.

What colours are used for the following:
(i) mountains
(ii) plains
(iii) plateaus
(iv) water bodies

Q 12.

What are conventional symbols?  [V. Imp.]

Q 13.

What are cardinal points and intermediate directions? [Imp.]

Q 14.

Write a note on compass'.[Imp.]

Q 15.

What do political maps show?

Q 16.

Differentiate between a small scale map and a large scale map. [V. Imp.]

Q 17.

When do you use a globe?

Q 18.

Answer the following questions briefly:
(a) What are the three components of a map?
(b) What are the four cardinal directions?
(c) What do you mean by the term ‘the scale of the map'?
(d) How are maps more helpful than a globe?
(e) Distinguish between a map and a plan.
(f) Which map provides detailed information?
(g) How do symbols help in reading map?

Q 19.

Give an account of direction' as a major component of a map. [Imp.]

Q 20.

What is called the north line?

Q 21.

Discuss symbols as a major component of a map.     [V. Imp.]

Q 22.

Look at the Figure and find out:
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(i)In which direction is the river flowing?
(ii)What kind of road passes by the side of village Dumri?
(iii)On what type of railway line is Sunderpur situated?
(iv) On which side of the railway bridge is police station situated?
(v)On which side of the railway line do the following lie:
(a) Chhatri                                    (b) Church
(c) Pond                                                                               (d) Mosque
(e) River                                        (f) Post and Telegraph         Office
(g) Graveyard.