Types of Maps and Their Uses

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What does a small circle (o) represent on a map?

A city (correct)
A river
A capital city
A temple

Which symbol is used to represent a mosque on a map?

O
五 (correct)
PS
○

What is the primary purpose of a layout map?

To provide a schematic arrangement of a building (correct)
To indicate international boundaries
To show distances between cities
To highlight thematic elements in a region

On a map, what does the symbol 'PS' represent?

Police Station (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of map shows the distance in a way that relates to real-world distances?

Linear map (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a grid on a map?

To create a network for locating places (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a political map?

To display different countries and state boundaries (B) Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the science of making maps?

Cartography (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of map would show the population distribution across a country?

Thematic map (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes a physical map?

It shows the physical features like mountains and rivers. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of an atlas?

A collection of different types of maps (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT typically shown on a thematic map?

Major cities and towns (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of using maps instead of globes?

Maps are easier to carry and provide detailed information. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of cartography?

It requires precision in creating accurate representations of regions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a subject-specific map from other types of maps?

It focuses on a single specific feature or theme. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a cartographer?

To gather and analyze information and create maps (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pairs represent sub-directions?

North-East and South-West (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a verbal scale indicate?

A statement that defines map distance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by the colors on a physical map?

Physical features of the land (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of scale is typically represented by a bar divided at regular intervals?

Graphic or linear scale (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can be concluded if 1 cm on a map equals 1 km in reality?

Distances on the map reflect actual distances (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which direction is located between North and West?

North-West (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should you use to determine the actual distance between places on a map?

Map scale (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to create a personal collection of maps?

Collect maps from various sources (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of a thematic map?

A population density map (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a globe, and what is one disadvantage of using it?

A globe is a miniature model of the Earth. One disadvantage is that it is not easy to carry everywhere. Signup and view all the answers

Name two types of maps and their primary characteristics.

Political maps show boundaries and countries, while physical maps display features like mountains and rivers. Signup and view all the answers

What is an atlas and what does it typically contain?

An atlas is a collection of maps compiled in a book format. It typically contains various types of maps for different regions and themes. Signup and view all the answers

How do maps help us in our daily lives?

Maps help us locate places and understand transportation routes. They provide information about physical features and land use. Signup and view all the answers

Define cartography and its significance in map making.

Cartography is the science of making maps. It is significant because it ensures maps are created with accuracy and precision. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four cardinal directions on a map?

North, South, East, and West. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a map scale?

To establish a relationship between distances on the map and actual distances on the Earth's surface. Signup and view all the answers

What do the colours on a physical map represent?

Different physical features of the terrain. Signup and view all the answers

What are the sub-directions located between the cardinal directions?

North-east, North-west, South-east, and South-west. Signup and view all the answers

How is a verbal scale typically presented?

As a statement indicating distance, such as '1 cm represents 100 km'. Signup and view all the answers

What does a graphic or linear scale look like?

It is represented as a bar divided at regular intervals. Signup and view all the answers

What should you use to find the actual distance between two places on a map?

The map scale. Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to create your own collection of maps?

By collecting maps from newspapers, magazines, and the Internet. Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of North on a typical map?

North is usually marked at the top of the map. Signup and view all the answers

What are intermediate directions?

They are the directions that fall between the four cardinal directions. Signup and view all the answers

A map is a drawing or diagrammatic representation of the whole Earth or a part of it on a flat surface like ______.

paper Signup and view all the answers

An atlas is a collection of ______ of different types in the form of a book.

maps Signup and view all the answers

The science of making maps is called ______.

cartography Signup and view all the answers

A political map shows different countries or different ______ in a country.

states Signup and view all the answers

Subject-specific maps are also called ______ maps, depicting features like rainfall or population.

thematic Signup and view all the answers

A specialist who gathers and analyses information to make a map is called a ______.

cartographer Signup and view all the answers

The four cardinal directions are North, South, ______, and East.

West Signup and view all the answers

The relationship between actual distance and distance on a map is shown in the form of a ______.

map scale Signup and view all the answers

The scale that provides a statement indicating distance, for example, one cm represents 100 km, is called a ______ scale.

verbal Signup and view all the answers

North-east, North-west, South-east, and South-west are examples of ______ directions.

intermediate Signup and view all the answers

A ______ scale shows distance in the form of a bar divided at regular intervals.

graphic Signup and view all the answers

Different ______ on a physical map represent various geographic features.

colours Signup and view all the answers

To locate places in relation to one another, we use ______.

directions Signup and view all the answers

The arrow on a map is a universal symbol for ______.

direction Signup and view all the answers

On a map of India, Mumbai is located towards the ______ of Delhi.

South-west Signup and view all the answers

A cartographer is a specialist who makes maps.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

The cardinal directions include North, South, East, and West.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

A verbal scale shows distances in the form of a bar divided at intervals.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Intermediate directions are located between the four cardinal directions.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

To determine actual distances on a map, you should look at the map's colour codes.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

A globe shows a complete view of the Earth at once.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Maps are difficult to carry and cannot be folded.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

An atlas contains a collection of different types of maps.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Cartography is the science of making maps.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Thematic maps depict specific features, like rainfall or population density.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of maps with their descriptions:

Political map = Shows different countries and state boundaries Physical map = Displays physical features like mountains and rivers Thematic map = Focuses on specific subjects like population or rainfall Road map = Illustrates major routes for transportation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:

Cartography = The science of making maps Atlas = A collection of maps in book form Diagrammatic representation = A two-dimensional representation of a place Globe = A miniature model of the Earth Signup and view all the answers

Match the following features with the type of map they are commonly shown on:

Mountains = Physical map Population distribution = Thematic map Country boundaries = Political map Transportation routes = Road map Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of maps with their primary usage:

Political map = Locate countries and states Physical map = Understand geography and landforms Thematic map = Analyze specific data trends Road map = Plan routes for travel Signup and view all the answers

Match the following map features with their characteristics:

Cartographer = Specialist who makes maps Physical features = Displayed on physical maps Subject-specific maps = Focus on individual themes Map scale = Relates actual distance to map distance Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Map

A drawing or diagrammatic representation of the whole Earth or a part of it on a flat surface, showing relationships between places and important features.

Globe

A miniature model of the Earth, showing the entire Earth at once, but not easy to carry or study details.