CLASS VI  GEO. CH-4

MAPS

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Ø  What is map?

Ans-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.

Ø  What is atlas?

Ans-When many maps are put together we get an Atlas. Atlases are of various sizes, measurements drawn on different scales.

Ø  What are the advantages of map as compared to globe?

Ans-i. A globe can be useful when we want to study the earth as a whole. But, when we want to study only a part of the earth, as about our country, states, districts, towns and villages, it is of little help. In such a situation we use maps.

ii. 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.

iii. When many maps are put together we get an Atlas.

iv. Maps provide more information than a globe.

Ø  What is physical maps?

Ans-Maps showing natural features of the earth such as mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, oceans etc. are called physical or relief maps.

Ø  What is political maps?

Ans-Maps showing cities, towns and villages, and different countries and states of the world with their boundaries are called political maps.

Ø  What is Thematic maps?

Ans-i.Some maps focus on specific information; such as road maps, rainfall maps, maps showing distribution of forests, industries etc. are known as thematic maps.

ii. There are three Components of Maps – distance, direction and symbol.

Ø  What is scale of the map?

Ans-Scale is the ratio between the actual distance on the ground and the distance shown on the map.

Ø  What is small scale map?

Ans-When large areas like continents or countries are to be shown on a paper, then we use a small scale. For example 5 cm. on the map shows 500 km. of the ground. It is called a small scale map.

Ø  What is large scale map?

Ans-When a small area like your village or town is to be shown on paper, then we use a large scale that is 5 cm. on the map shows 500 metres only on the ground. It is called a large scale map.

Ø  What is cardinal points?

Ans-There are four major directions, North, South, East and West They are called cardinal points.

Ø  What is conventional symbols of map?

Ans-Maps have a universal language that can be understood by all.
There is an international agreement regarding the use of these symbols. These are called conventional symbols.

Ø  What is sketch?

Ø     Ans-A sketch is drawing mainly based on memory and spot observation and not to scale.Sketch is a rough drowing without drawing.

Ø  What is plan?

Ans-A plan is a drawing of a small area on a large scale.

Example-the length and breadth of a room, which can’t be shown in a map. At that time, we can refer drawings drawn to scale called a plan.