SSLC (English Medium) Class 9 - Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Question Bank Solutions

What are the colour codes used with map symbols?

Explain the types of maps.

Write a short note on Topographical Maps.

Write a short note on

Weather Maps

______ symbols are used to indicate railways, roads, power lines, telephone lines in mapping.

Assertion (A): A linear scale is represented by a straight line divided into equal parts to show
what these markings represents on the actual ground.
Reason (R): This scale helps in the direct measurement of distance on the map.

Assertion (A): Satellites do not collect large amounts of data of the entire area in a short span.

Reason (R): Sensors in the satellites record the reflected and emitted radiation.

Who is a Cartographer? What is Cartography?

What do you mean by ‘Direction’?

What is Projection? Mention the three methods in widest use.

What is meant by stop, drop, and roll?

What do you mean by Disaster Response?

How is the Earthquake caused?

What is to be done after a Tsunami?

Write about Fire Safety Do’s and Don’ts.

What should be done during a fire?

Why do you think you should cover your head with one hand and hold the table with the other hands during an earthquake?

During an earthquake, why should we exit through the staircase and not use elevators?

Suppose you are in a room of a strong building without any furniture when an earthquake occurs. What would you do to protect yourself from the earthquake?

Reason out why should you stay away from buildings with glass panes during an earthquake.