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(Assessment of Learning Outcome)

A. Tick () the correct option :
1. Physical maps show:
(a) rivers (b) mountains (c) plateaus (d) all of these

2. Political maps show:
(a) cities (b) towns (c) states (d) all of these
3. A compass is used to:
(a) find directions (b) show symbols
(c) measure distances (d) all of these
4. A scale is necessary:
(a) for a map (b) for a plan
(c) for a sketch (d) both (a) and (b)
5. Brown colour is used to show:
(a) water bodies (b) mountains (c) plains (d) roads

B. Fill in the blanks :
1. _____________________ is a science of map-making.
2. The compass is used to find the main _____________________.
3. The four _____________________ are North, South, West and East.
4. The blue colour is used for showing _____________________.
5. Maps of countries, big cities are _____________________ maps.
C. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false :

1. A book of maps is called an atlas.
2. Maps are drawn according to scale.
3. There are four main directions.
4. Symbols or signs in a map are very useful.
5. A sketch is drawn with the help of a scale.
D. Answer these Questions :
1. What is cartography?
2. What is a scale?
3. Name different types of maps?
4. How are maps useful to us?
5. What is the use of a compass?
6. What is a physical map?
7. What are the components of a map? Explain one of them.
8. What is the difference between a large scale and a small scale map?
9. What are conventional symbols?
10. What is a plan? Give a plan of your house.

Life Skills and Value (Activity)

• Make a chart showing common symbols and signs.

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