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Chapter 4 discusses maps, defining them as flat representations of the earth's surface, and introduces various types such as physical, political, and thematic maps. It outlines key components of maps, including distance, direction, and symbols, and explains the importance of cartography and conventional symbols. Additionally, it compares maps and plans, highlights the advantages of maps over globes, and describes the Global Positioning System (GPS).

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Maps Chapter 4 Question Answer

Chapter 4 discusses maps, defining them as flat representations of the earth's surface, and introduces various types such as physical, political, and thematic maps. It outlines key components of maps, including distance, direction, and symbols, and explains the importance of cartography and conventional symbols. Additionally, it compares maps and plans, highlights the advantages of maps over globes, and describes the Global Positioning System (GPS).

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Chapter -4

Maps
Define the following:

1. Maps- A map is a representation or a drawing of the earth’s surface or a part of it drawn


on a flat surface according to a scale.
2. Atlas- When many maps are put together, we get an Atlas. Atlases are of various sizes,
measurements drawn on different scales.
3. There are different types of Maps Some of them are described below-
a) Physical Maps- Maps showing natural features of the earth such as mountains, plateaus,
plains, rivers, oceans etc. are called physical or relief maps.
b) Political Maps- Maps showing cities, towns and villages, and different countries and
states of the world with their boundaries are called political maps.
a) Thematic Maps- Some maps focus on specific information; such as road maps, rainfall
maps, maps showing distribution of forests, industries etc. are known as thematic maps.
Suitable titles are given based on information provided in these maps.
4. There are three Components of Maps – distance, direction, and symbol.
5. Cartography- Art or science of map making.
6. Conventional Symbols- Symbols which are used with general agreement to make maps
clear and easier to read are known as conventional symbols.
7. Floor Plan- It is a diagram, usually to scale the relationship between rooms, spaces, and
other physical features.
8. GPS- Global Positioning System- It is a U.S. Space based navigation satellite system. It
provides reliable positioning, navigation, and timing services to worldwide users on a
continuous basis in all weather conditions either day or night, anywhere on or near the
Earth.
Question and Answers
Q1. What are the three components of a map?
Ans. There are three Components of Maps are:
distance, direction, and symbol.

Q2. What are the four-cardinal direction?


Ans. The four cardinal directions are:
North, South, East and West.
They are called cardinal points.

Q3. What do you mean by the term ‘the scale of the map’?
Ans. Scale is the ratio between the actual distance on the ground and the distance shown
on the map.
There are two types of maps:
1. Small scale map: When large areas like continents or countries are be shown on a
paper, then we use a small scale.
2. Large scale map: When a small area like your village or town is to be
shown on paper, then we use a large scale.
Large scale maps give more information than small scale maps.
Q4. How are maps more helpful than a globe?
Ans 1. Maps provide more information than a globe.
2.A globe can be useful when we want to study the earth as whole.
3. But when we want to study only a part of earth, as about a country or a state, the
globe is of little help. In such a situation, only maps are useful.
Q5. Distinguish between a map and a plan?
Ans.
Map Plan
1. We can study a part or whole of the 1. A plan is a detail of drawing of small
earth with the help of map. area.
2. ⁠A map contains a lot of information.
3. ⁠ A map shows only the very 2. ⁠ In plan details are given in the form of
important features of the area. symbols.
3. ⁠ A plan can show the length and the
breadth.

Q6. Which map provides detailed information?


Ans. Large scale maps provide detailed information because of the following reasons:
1. Large scale maps are drawn on big size paper.
2. ⁠ maps are of very large size. They have more space to depict more information.
Q7. How do symbols help in reading maps?
Ans. With the use of symbols maps become more informative and easier to read
because of the following reasons:
1. The symbols are of the features in true form.
2. Language does not put any problem in understanding the features.
3. ⁠ Even the less educated can understand the information easily
Q8. Define Intermediate Directions-
Ans. Intermediate directions are the directions between two consecutive cardinal
points. They are- North East, South East, North West, South West.
Q9. Why are conventional symbols used in a map?
Ans. It is not possible to draw on a map the actual shape and size of different features
such as buildings, roads, bridges, trees, railways etc. so, they are shown by certain
letters, shapes, colours, pictures and lines. These symbols give a lot of information in a
limited space.
Questions for Students
1. Draw a map to show your way to school from home.
2. Explain the types of maps.

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