Definitions [1]
Define Globe.
- A globe is a three-dimensional model of the Earth.
- A globe cannot show detailed information for an area.
- A globe is not easy to carry.
Key Points
Key Points: Map Reading
- Map reading means understanding and interpreting physical and man-made features shown on a map.
- It helps in studying the relationship between natural features and human activities.
- Natural features include relief, rivers, valleys, waterfalls, vegetation, and wells shown using contours.
- Man-made features include roads, houses, places of worship, quarries, tunnels, and artificial lakes.
- Most features on topo maps are shown using conventional signs and symbols.
Key Points: Types of Maps
- Physical maps show natural features like mountains, rivers, and relief.
- Cadastral maps show land records, fields, and property boundaries.
- Political and thematic maps show administrative boundaries and specific themes like climate or population.
- Topographical maps, prepared by the Survey of India, show natural and man-made features using contours and symbols.
- Large-scale maps show more details of small areas, while small-scale maps show large areas with less detail.
