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What is a scale in the context of maps?
What is a scale in the context of maps?
A large scale map shows small areas in great detail while a small scale map shows large areas with less detail.
A large scale map shows small areas in great detail while a small scale map shows large areas with less detail.
True
What does a scale of 1 cm = 5 km indicate?
What does a scale of 1 cm = 5 km indicate?
That 1 cm on the map represents 5 km in real life.
The direction marked with the letter 'N' on a map indicates the ________ direction.
The direction marked with the letter 'N' on a map indicates the ________ direction.
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If the distance from your school to home is represented as 2 cm on a map, and the actual distance is 10 km, what is the scale?
If the distance from your school to home is represented as 2 cm on a map, and the actual distance is 10 km, what is the scale?
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The total distance between different points can be measured without knowing the scale of the map.
The total distance between different points can be measured without knowing the scale of the map.
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What does a distance representation of 5 cm on the map translating to 500 km on the ground signify?
What does a distance representation of 5 cm on the map translating to 500 km on the ground signify?
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Which direction is not considered a cardinal point?
Which direction is not considered a cardinal point?
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A compass is used for finding geographical information such as the size of buildings.
A compass is used for finding geographical information such as the size of buildings.
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What are the four cardinal points?
What are the four cardinal points?
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The ______________ needle of a compass always points towards the north-south direction.
The ______________ needle of a compass always points towards the north-south direction.
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What do conventional symbols on a map help to represent?
What do conventional symbols on a map help to represent?
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Maps can only be understood by speakers of the local language.
Maps can only be understood by speakers of the local language.
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What are the intermediate directions?
What are the intermediate directions?
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What is the main limitation of a globe?
What is the main limitation of a globe?
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Physical maps show political boundaries and cities.
Physical maps show political boundaries and cities.
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What are the three components of maps?
What are the three components of maps?
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Maps that focus on specific information such as road maps or rainfall maps are known as __________ maps.
Maps that focus on specific information such as road maps or rainfall maps are known as __________ maps.
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Which of the following types of maps shows natural features of the earth?
Which of the following types of maps shows natural features of the earth?
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Match the map types with their descriptions:
Match the map types with their descriptions:
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Atlases are solely made up of physical maps.
Atlases are solely made up of physical maps.
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Why is it impossible to flatten a round shape completely?
Why is it impossible to flatten a round shape completely?
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Which color is generally used to represent water bodies on a map?
Which color is generally used to represent water bodies on a map?
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A plan is a drawing of a small area on a large scale.
A plan is a drawing of a small area on a large scale.
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What is a sketch map?
What is a sketch map?
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The color _______ is used to show plateaus on a map.
The color _______ is used to show plateaus on a map.
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What information can sometimes not be shown on a large-scale map?
What information can sometimes not be shown on a large-scale map?
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Match the following colors with what they represent on a map:
Match the following colors with what they represent on a map:
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What direction is the river flowing according to the sketch of Sunderpur village?
What direction is the river flowing according to the sketch of Sunderpur village?
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A sketch is typically drawn to scale.
A sketch is typically drawn to scale.
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Which of the following types of maps shows the distribution of forests?
Which of the following types of maps shows the distribution of forests?
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A compass is primarily used to measure distances on a map.
A compass is primarily used to measure distances on a map.
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What are the four cardinal directions?
What are the four cardinal directions?
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The blue color on a map typically represents __________.
The blue color on a map typically represents __________.
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Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
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Why are maps considered more helpful than a globe?
Why are maps considered more helpful than a globe?
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A scale is not necessary for a sketch.
A scale is not necessary for a sketch.
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What type of map provides detailed information about a specific area?
What type of map provides detailed information about a specific area?
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Study Notes
Maps
- Maps are drawings of the earth's surface, or part of it, on a flat surface.
- Maps use a scale to represent distances accurately.
- Maps are useful for showing specific areas, countries, states, districts, towns, or villages.
- Maps provide more detail than globes.
Types of Maps
- Physical/Relief Maps: Show natural features like mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers and oceans.
- Political Maps: Show cities, towns, villages, and boundaries of countries and states.
- Thematic Maps: Focus on specific information like the distribution of forests, industries, or rainfall.
Map Components
- Distance: The ratio between the distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground
- Direction: Maps usually include a north arrow to show direction.
- Symbols: Represent different features on a map (e.g., roads, buildings, rivers).
Scale
- Used to represent large areas at a smaller size
- Maps with larger distances show as smaller distances.
Sketch
- A rough drawing, not to scale, based on memory and observation.
- Useful for showing the location of places relative to each other.
Plan
- A detailed drawing of a small area, drawn to scale.
- Useful for showing specific details within a small area.
Symbols on Maps
- Standardized symbols represent different features
- Maps use colors, lines, letters, and pictures for clarity.
Additional Information
- Compass is used to find directions
- An atlas is a collection of maps.
- There are three components of a map : distance, direction, and symbols.
- Different colours are used to represent different features on a map
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This quiz explores the fundamental aspects of maps, including their types and essential components. You will learn about physical, political, and thematic maps and how various elements like distance, direction, and symbols contribute to map reading. Gain a deeper understanding of why maps are crucial for representing geographical areas.
