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प्रश्न
How can topographical maps help us to know about the transport and communication of an area?
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उत्तर
TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION — When we look at a topographical map we will notice many different red lines of varying width running all across it There are also some black lines that go across the map. These lines are symbols of roadways and railway tracks. These lines indicate the type of communication present in the area. They also reflect file various modes of transport that are being used in the area.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Using colours and symbols is an intelligent way of providing information. It helps cartographers to make beautiful and easy-to-read maps.
Can you think of a situation where you can use this method in your day-to-day life?
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The colour ____________ is used to show barren land on topographical sheets.
Fill in the blank
The colour yellow is used to show ______________ on topographical sheets.
Explain why colours are used in topographical maps.
Name the features shown in blue, green, and brown colours on a map.
What do you understand by settlements?
Distinguish between a temporary settlement and a permanent settlement.
Draw a sketch map of your neighborhood using different colours for different areas, for example, red for residential areas, green for parks and playgrounds, and yellow for commercial areas. Use symbols to mark out roads and special places like temples, post offices, old monuments, or railway stations. Make a proper key for it.
Form a group in your class and obtain a topo sheet from the Geography Department of your school. Look at it carefully and identify the following features :
- settlements
- railway lines
- agricultural fields
- roads
Match the following:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Camping Ground | (i) ![]() |
| 2. Seasonal streams |
(ii) |
| 3. Palms | (iii) |
| 4. River | (iv) |
| 5. Footpath | (v) |

