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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?
Write True or False. Correct the false statement.
A metalled road is shown by two blue lines
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?
How can topographical maps help us to know about the transport and communication of an area?
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
