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Grade: VII

Chp 1. Introduction to Topographical Maps

Q. Why are colors used in a map?


Ans. Colors are used to depict different types of physical, economic and cultural features.
It would be difficult to interpret a map if colors are not used.
Q. How do contour lines help determine the elevation of a point on a map?
Ans. A contour line connects places of equal elevation on a toposheet.
These lines show the height of the ground above or below the mean sea level.
Q. Why are symbols used in a topographical map?
Ans. Symbols are used to represent a specific feature or object on topographical sheets

Answer in a paragraph or two


Q1. What is the use of topographical map?
 Ans. A topographical map is generally used a base map, as it helps to draw other maps.
 Toposheets are used by government agencies in urban planning, resource development
and survey.
 Hikers and climbers use toposheets to calculate the height of roads, hills and mountains.
Q2. What are contour lines?
 Ans. A contour line connects places of equal elevation on a toposheet.
 These lines show the height of the ground above or below the mean sea level.
 If the lines are closer to each other, it represents steep slope and if the lines are far
apart, it denotes a gentle slope or a flat terrain.
Q3. What features are depicted using red color on toposheet?
 Ans. The red color depicts the grid lines (eastings and northings) and their numbering.
 Also it shows all roads (metalled and unmetalled), cart tracks, footpaths,or an object on
topographical map.
Q4. What features are depicted using brown color on a map?
 Ans .Different shades of brown are used to show relief features and elevation.
 Physical features such as sand hills, sand dunes and shifting sands are also depicted
using brown color.
Q5 Write a note on map scale.
 Ans. Map scale refers to the relationship between the distance on the map with its actual
distance on the ground.
 It is the ratio of distance between two places on the map to their actual distance on the
ground.
 Scaling ensures that all objects on the ground are proportionally represented on the
map.
 It also helps calculate distance between two locations on Earth.
Q6 Differentiate between the different types of scales used in the maps.
Ans. A) Representative fraction:
 In this type of scaling, the numerator represents the distance on map and the
denominator represents distance on ground.
 The value of numerator is always 1, and the numerator and denominator values have
the same units.
 Eg: 1:50000
b) Linear or Graphical scale:
 This scale is similar to the ruler which consists of a straight line, which is divided into
lengths that represents given distances on the Earth’s surface.
c) Verbal Scale:
 Verbal scales are statement scales in which map scale is described in words.
 The statement that represents a scale includes the units.
 Eg: 1cm on map is equal to 25kms on ground is represented as 1cm: 25kms.

Map work
Ans 1) 4
Ans 2) 200 m
Ans 3) 220m
Ans 4)180m

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