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Question
What is a map?
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Solution
Map is a representation of the earth as a whole or a part of the earth drawn on a flat surface according to a given scale. It can show continents, countries, cities and even a local area are drawn with specific details.
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Choose the correct answer
This is a drawing that shows the horizontal section of a small area drawn to scale.
Explain the differences between the following pair.
A globe and an atlas
What do you mean by the term ‘the scale of the map’?
Tick the correct answer.
A scale is necessary ____________
State whether the following sentence is true (T) or false (F).
A globe is used to study the earth as a whole.
Match the items in column A correctly with those given in column B.
| Column A | Column B |
1. |
a. Chhatri |
2.  |
b. District boundary |
3.  |
c. Well |
4.  |
d. Unmetalled road |
5.  |
e. Broad gauge railway line |
Long Answer Type Question:
Discuss symbols as a major component of a map.
______ is an essential tool of a geographer.
Maps are used for ______.
Match the following:
| A | B | ||
| 1. | Maps | a. | Detailed information sites |
| 2. | Early times material | b. | Snow |
| 3. | Red | c. | papyrus |
| 4. | White | d. | Cartography |
| 5. | Digital maps | e. | Settlements roads |
