Geography Chapter 3: Maps and Components

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What is the primary purpose of using a map instead of a globe?

To study the Earth's shape as a whole

To understand the difference between maps and sketches

To study the Earth horizontally as a part (correct)

To locate specific houses in a town

Which type of map would be most useful for showing the location of continents and oceans?

Thematic map

Physical map

Political map (correct)

Sketch

Why did Mrudula fail to reach Sathwika’s house with the help of the sketch?

The sketch did not show the location of Tirupati

The sketch did not include a scale

The sketch did not indicate the direction to Sathwika’s house (correct)

The sketch did not have symbols and colors

What is a limitation of using a globe for studying the Earth?

It is not useful for locating specific towns or villages Signup and view all the answers

Which components are essential for a map to be effective in providing guidance?

Directions, scale, symbols, and colors Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of this chapter?

Learning about components and types of maps Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a sketch and a map?

Maps are drawn to scale, while sketches are not. Signup and view all the answers

Why do all maps contain a North arrow with the letter 'N' at the top right-hand corner?

To indicate that North is the principal direction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a scale on a map?

To represent the ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the actual ground. Signup and view all the answers

What do symbols on a map help with?

Providing information about geographical landmarks. Signup and view all the answers

In thematic maps, what is used instead of colours to represent different intensities?

Patterns Signup and view all the answers

What does a political map primarily show?

Villages, cities, towns, districts, states and countries with their boundaries. Signup and view all the answers

What type of map shows physical features such as Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Oceans and Rivers?

'Physical' maps. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of thematic maps?

To display distribution of specific features such as temperature, rainfall, and population. Signup and view all the answers

'Large-scale' maps represent which type of areas?

'Small' areas like individual properties and detailed surface features. Signup and view all the answers

'Small-scale' maps represent which type of areas?

'World', Continents or Countries. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Wall maps?

To be used as teaching aids in classroom and administrative purpose. Signup and view all the answers

What do Cartographers do?

Make political maps showing cities, towns, districts, states and countries with their boundaries. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of GPS technology?

Locating objects on the Earth Signup and view all the answers

Why are aerial and satellite views provided in web-based map services?

To provide alternative perspectives of geographical regions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using symbols in preparing maps?

To provide information about roads and cities Signup and view all the answers

Why is the actual distance on the ground reduced on a map?

To fit the entire area within the map's boundaries Signup and view all the answers

What makes political maps different from physical maps?

Physical maps focus on administrative divisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of thematic maps?

To focus on specific themes or subjects like population distribution or climate Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a map is a drawing based on memory and spot observation, not to scale?

Sketch Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio between the actual distance on the ground and the distance shown on the map with the help of scale called?

Scale ratio Signup and view all the answers