How would you recognize a metalled on a topographical map?

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A metalled road means a tarred road. It is shown by two red parallel lines. A metalled road indicates that the region is developed.

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On the Basis of Topographical Sheet - Patterns of Settlement

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Chapter 1: Interpreting Topographical Maps - Answer the following questions in brief [Page 24]

Chapter 1 Interpreting Topographical Maps
Answer the following questions in brief | Q 7. (i) | Page 24

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Houses or huts in ______ settlement are far apart from one another.

What are the different factors that determine the location and the type of settlements?

Picture study.

Identify the type of settlement shown in the picture.

Picture study.

Write two characteristics of this type of settlement.

What do you mean by settlements?

What do you mean by Vertical Interval (V.I.) in a topo sheet?

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______ are indicated on the topo sheet with a small triangle followed by the number.

Himalayas have dispersed settlement.

Distinguish between Urban settlement and rural settlement.

______ settlements are found in the Thar desert of Rajasthan.