ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for Geography

What do topographical maps show?

What do you mean by eastings and northings in a topographical map?

Mention features of a grid system of a topo sheet.

Explain the two types of grid references.

Which is the most common method of showing relief or elevation on topo sheets?

List some basic characteristics of contour lines.

How are topo sheets prepared for India?

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Eastings and northings cross each other to form a square known as a ______.

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When referring to a grid, ______ are always stated first.

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A contour line is an imaginary line that connects all points having the same ______.

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In a grid system of a topo sheet, the lines that run vertically are called ______.

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Contour lines do not ______ one another.

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The contour lines of a hill are evenly spaced in the form of ______.

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The contour lines for this feature are evenly spaced in the form of concentric circles.

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The contours for this feature are oval with contours close to each other indicating steepness.

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This feature can be identified by a drop in height of the contours.

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The green area in a topo sheet contains

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On the topographical map these water bodies are shown in black colour.

State whether the following are true or false

A contour line is an imaginary line that connects all points having the same temperature.