Globes and Maps Basics
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What is a map?

A map is a drawing of the Earth on a flat surface.

Why are globes not as useful as maps?

Only one side of the globe shows the Earth, globes don’t show much detail, and bigger globes are bulky and difficult to carry.

What do physical maps show?

Physical maps show physical features like mountains and oceans.

What is an axle in the context of a globe?

<p>An axle is the point around which a globe rotates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of political maps?

<p>Political maps show countries and their boundaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do tourists often look for a guide map in a new city or country?

<p>Because a map is the best guide for identifying locations in a new place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of map provides information about physical features and their location?

<p>Physical map</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of map shows political boundaries of countries, states, and other administrative units?

<p>Political map</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of specific information can a thematic map provide?

<p>Climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the type of map that would show the states of India.

<p>Political map</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one use of a thematic map that shows mountains and clouds?

<p>Show geographical features of a specific region</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one disadvantage of a globe?

<p>Only one side of the globe is visible to us at a time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might someone prefer to use a map instead of a globe?

<p>Maps are detailed and help us study smaller areas better.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name two types of maps mentioned in the text.

<p>Physical maps and political maps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do physical maps show?

<p>Physical maps show the natural features of the Earth, such as mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, and oceans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of map is best for finding the boundaries between countries?

<p>Political map.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one advantage of using a globe.

<p>A globe is a model of the Earth, providing a realistic representation of its shape and geography.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do we need a key in a map?

<p>To explain the symbols used on the map.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the three major types of maps.

<p>Physical maps, political maps, and thematic maps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are symbols in the context of maps?

<p>Icons or illustrations used to represent different features or locations on a map.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are colors used in maps?

<p>To differentiate between various elements and represent different features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do we use universally acceptable map symbols?

<p>To ensure consistent understanding across different regions and cultures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four cardinal directions?

<p>North, South, East, West.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the title of a map provide?

<p>The theme of the map</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is scale defined in the context of a map?

<p>The relation of the distance between two points on a map and the actual distance on the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the scale of a map is 1 cm = 1 km, what is the ground distance represented by 10 cm on the map?

<p>10 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates the northern direction on a map?

<p>An arrow marked with the letter 'N'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four major cardinal directions?

<p>North, South, East, West</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a legend or key on a map?

<p>A list of symbols used in the map and what they stand for</p> Signup and view all the answers

What colors are generally used to depict water bodies, plains, and mountains on a map?

<p>Blue, Green, and Brown respectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an atlas?

<p>A book having a collection of maps</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a model of the Earth mounted on an axle stand called?

<p>A globe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of map shows the boundaries of countries and cities?

<p>Political map</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of map shows the climatic conditions in a country?

<p>Climatic map</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction shown in a map in the top right corner called?

<p>North</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the list of all the symbols used in a map called?

<p>Legend</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do we need intermediate directions?

<p>For accuracy and detail in navigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the lines running vertically on a map represent?

<p>The lines running vertically are called meridians or lines of longitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What component of a map explains the meaning of various symbols used?

<p>Key.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might someone use a scale on a map?

<p>To measure the real-world distance between points.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a map indicates directions such as North, South, East, and West?

<p>Directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are maps that show information about natural features like rivers and mountains called?

<p>Physical maps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Importance of Maps and Globes

  • Tourists use guide maps to navigate new cities or countries because maps are the best guides when visiting a new place.
  • Maps and globes are essential for understanding the location of different places on Earth.

Disadvantages of Globes

  • Only one side of a globe is visible at a time.
  • Globes do not show smaller details like towns and cities.
  • Bigger globes are bulky and difficult to carry around.

Types of Maps

  • Physical maps show physical features like mountains and oceans.
  • Political maps show countries and their boundaries.
  • Thematic maps provide specific information like climate, natural vegetation, industries, and minerals of a region.

Components of a Map

Title

  • Provides the theme of the map.

Scale

  • Defined as the relation between the distance on a map and the actual distance on the ground.
  • Used to depict actual distances on the ground.
  • Example: 1 cm on a map = 1 km on the ground.

Directions

  • Important part of a map.
  • Most maps have an arrow marked with the letter 'N' in the upper right-hand corner, indicating the northern direction.
  • The four major directions are north, south, east, and west, called cardinal points.
  • Four sub-directions or intermediate directions are north-east (NE), south-east (SE), south-west (SW), and north-west (NW).

Symbols

  • Small pictures that represent different features of a map.
  • Used to show features that cannot be drawn on a map.
  • Often drawn to look like what they represent.
  • Example: a triangular shape is used to denote a mountain.

Legend or Key

  • Lists the symbols used within the map and indicates what they stand for.

Colors

  • Used to depict various landforms and altitudes in maps.
  • Standard color scheme is used, such as blue for water bodies, green for plains, and brown for mountains.

Atlas

  • A book having a collection of maps.
  • Comprises physical, political, and thematic maps of different regions of the world.

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