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Which type of map is drawn on a large scale and shows both natural and man-made features?
Which type of map is drawn on a large scale and shows both natural and man-made features?
What is a collection of maps in book form called?
What is a collection of maps in book form called?
Which type of map would be most suitable for use in offices and classrooms to show large areas of the earth?
Which type of map would be most suitable for use in offices and classrooms to show large areas of the earth?
Which of the following is NOT usually shown on topographical maps?
Which of the following is NOT usually shown on topographical maps?
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Who published the first book of maps that featured a picture of Atlas holding the Earth?
Who published the first book of maps that featured a picture of Atlas holding the Earth?
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What type of map shows the political boundaries of the world?
What type of map shows the political boundaries of the world?
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Which direction does the needle of a magnetic compass always point?
Which direction does the needle of a magnetic compass always point?
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Into how many intermediate directions are the cardinal points divided?
Into how many intermediate directions are the cardinal points divided?
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Which celestial phenomenon is associated with the Earth’s rotation direction?
Which celestial phenomenon is associated with the Earth’s rotation direction?
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In which direction does the sun rise?
In which direction does the sun rise?
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Which of the following services do NOT primarily rely on directions?
Which of the following services do NOT primarily rely on directions?
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What was a unique method used to smuggle compasses to prisoners of war during World War II?
What was a unique method used to smuggle compasses to prisoners of war during World War II?
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Who is known to have drawn the world map in 150 CE?
Who is known to have drawn the world map in 150 CE?
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What is the science of making maps called?
What is the science of making maps called?
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Which of the following is NOT a use of maps mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a use of maps mentioned?
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Which planet is the Earth in the order from the Sun?
Which planet is the Earth in the order from the Sun?
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What do modern maps use for referencing?
What do modern maps use for referencing?
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Why do maps show a distorted picture of continents and countries near the Poles?
Why do maps show a distorted picture of continents and countries near the Poles?
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What is a globe?
What is a globe?
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Which of the following is a map?
Which of the following is a map?
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What is map reading?
What is map reading?
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What can replace the maps based on actual surveys?
What can replace the maps based on actual surveys?
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What makes the Earth unique in the known universe?
What makes the Earth unique in the known universe?
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What kind of drawing is referred to as a sketch?
What kind of drawing is referred to as a sketch?
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Which type of map shows international borders and state capitals?
Which type of map shows international borders and state capitals?
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Why can't we see the whole Earth or its features at the same time?
Why can't we see the whole Earth or its features at the same time?
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What is the purpose of thematic maps?
What is the purpose of thematic maps?
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What is the most accurate way to show the three-dimensional model of the Earth?
What is the most accurate way to show the three-dimensional model of the Earth?
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Which of these is NOT one of the cardinal points?
Which of these is NOT one of the cardinal points?
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What is the significance of the title on a map?
What is the significance of the title on a map?
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Which feature is typically shown on physical maps?
Which feature is typically shown on physical maps?
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How is direction typically expressed in relation to a point?
How is direction typically expressed in relation to a point?
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Which type of map scale is represented by the ratio between the distance on the map and distance on the ground?
Which type of map scale is represented by the ratio between the distance on the map and distance on the ground?
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Which color on a map represents cultivable lands and plains?
Which color on a map represents cultivable lands and plains?
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Which scale is considered the most accurate method of measuring distances on a map?
Which scale is considered the most accurate method of measuring distances on a map?
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Which color is used to represent perennial streams and water bodies on a map?
Which color is used to represent perennial streams and water bodies on a map?
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What do contour lines and their heights on a map typically symbolize?
What do contour lines and their heights on a map typically symbolize?
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What are conventional signs and symbols on a map used for?
What are conventional signs and symbols on a map used for?
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The color green on a map is used to show which feature?
The color green on a map is used to show which feature?
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Which scale is drawn according to a statement, making distance calculation easy and accurate?
Which scale is drawn according to a statement, making distance calculation easy and accurate?
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What is the origin of a river called?
What is the origin of a river called?
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In which course of the river are V-shaped valleys generally formed?
In which course of the river are V-shaped valleys generally formed?
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Which landform is primarily formed in the middle course of a river?
Which landform is primarily formed in the middle course of a river?
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What is the stage of a river where it deposits fine silt and forms a delta called?
What is the stage of a river where it deposits fine silt and forms a delta called?
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What is the term used to describe the broad S-shaped loops in the course of a river?
What is the term used to describe the broad S-shaped loops in the course of a river?
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Where does a river form a delta?
Where does a river form a delta?
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What landform is created where the river meets the sea?
What landform is created where the river meets the sea?
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Which of the following is a feature formed due to the deposition of alluvium?
Which of the following is a feature formed due to the deposition of alluvium?
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Which direction does the sun rise?
Which direction does the sun rise?
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When facing the sun in the morning, which direction are you facing?
When facing the sun in the morning, which direction are you facing?
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Which direction does the Pole Star point?
Which direction does the Pole Star point?
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In which hemisphere is the Pole Star always visible?
In which hemisphere is the Pole Star always visible?
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How is bearing measured?
How is bearing measured?
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Which type of map depicts the geographical features of a small area in detail?
Which type of map depicts the geographical features of a small area in detail?
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If 1 cm on a map represents 1 km on the ground, what type of scale is this?
If 1 cm on a map represents 1 km on the ground, what type of scale is this?
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What does the constellation Ursa Major point towards?
What does the constellation Ursa Major point towards?
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What is formed when sediments build up along the river's main channel, causing the river to divide into branches?
What is formed when sediments build up along the river's main channel, causing the river to divide into branches?
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Which river is known for its meandering course in India?
Which river is known for its meandering course in India?
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In which country is the Büyük Menderes river located?
In which country is the Büyük Menderes river located?
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What is a tributary?
What is a tributary?
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Which of the following is a distributary of the River Ganga?
Which of the following is a distributary of the River Ganga?
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What is a confluence?
What is a confluence?
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What is a cadastral map also known as?
What is a cadastral map also known as?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of large scale map?
Which of the following is NOT a type of large scale map?
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From which language is the word 'map' derived?
From which language is the word 'map' derived?
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Which type of map shows a small area in great detail?
Which type of map shows a small area in great detail?
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Which of the following maps is NOT typically categorized as a small scale map?
Which of the following maps is NOT typically categorized as a small scale map?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Geography
- The Earth is a unique planet, the only place in the universe confirmed to host life.
- A globe is used to study the Earth's features, as it is impossible to see the whole Earth at once.
Globe and Maps
- A globe is a spherical model of the Earth with a map printed on it.
- A map is a representation of the Earth or a portion of it, drawn to scale on a flat surface.
Importance of Maps
- Maps are an essential tool for geographers and citizens worldwide.
- Maps have been used by explorers, architects, planners, weather forecasters, motorists, traders, tourists, and students.
- Maps are useful for modern communication and can be used with GIS through computers.
Disadvantages of Maps
- Maps can be distorted near the Poles due to projections.
- Maps are two-dimensional representations of the Earth's surface, showing only a part of the globe on a flat surface.
Types of Maps
- Large scale maps: show a small area in great detail
- Cadastral maps: show properties and buildings
- Topographical maps: show natural and man-made features
- Wall maps: show large areas at a glance
- Small scale maps: show a large area in less detail
- Political maps: show international borders and state capitals
- Physical maps: show physical features of regions
- Thematic maps: represent particular features like vegetation or minerals
Components of a Map
- Title: identifies the map
- Directions: necessary for navigation, including cardinal points (North, South, West, and East) and intermediate directions (NW, NE, SW, SE)
Finding Directions
- Using a magnetic compass: the needle points to the North
- With the help of the rising sun: the sun rises in the East and sets in the West
- With the help of bearing: measures direction with respect to Earth, always measured in a clockwise direction
Scale
- A ratio between a distance measured on a map and the corresponding distance on land
- Types of scale:
- Verbal scale: expressed in words
- Numerical fraction (Representative Fraction): e.g., 1:50,000
- Graphic or Linear Scale: shows a specific distance represented by a particular length on the map
Significance of Map Study
- Maps serve as information stores
- Maps help distinguish features using colors
- Maps use conventional signs and symbols to represent geographical features
- Symbolic representation of geographical features, such as rivers, ponds, settlements, roads, and trees
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Learn about the unique features of the Earth, its size, and how a globe is used to study its various aspects.
