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प्रश्न
What are topographical maps?
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उत्तर
Topographical maps are large-scale maps that show both natural features such as mountains, hills, rivers, lakes, plateaus, cliffs, etc., and man-made features such as settlements, roads, railway tracks, wells, and embankments.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
If maps were only black and white, will they be difficult to read?
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.
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The colour yellow is used to show ______________ on topographical sheets.
Write True or False. Correct the false statement.
A metalled road is shown by two blue lines
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.
How can the occupation of people be inferred directly from a topographical sheet?
