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Answer the following question in brief.
What are conventional signs and symbols?
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Solution
A variety of colourful signs and symbols are used on maps to show natural and man-made features on maps. These signs and symbols give plenty of information and are simple to draw and understand.
Some of these symbols are internationally recognized as they have been determined by convention, i.e., these symbols have been agreed upon and accepted internationally. Therefore, they are also called conventional signs and symbols.
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Complete the following table with the help of the list of conventional signs and symbols given in this chapter
| Symbols | Features | |
| 1. | PO | _________ |
| 2. | ________ | metalled road |
| 3. | PS | _________ |
| 4. | RF | _________ |
| 5. | _________ | international boundary |
| 6. | _________ | river |
