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3. The sun never goes to the ____________ direction.
(a) east (b) south (c) north
4. A ____________ is the ratio between ground distance and map distance.

(a) scale (b) direction (c) distance
5. On a map, the brown colour shows ____________ .
(a) lowlands (b) highlands (c) water bodies
B. Write TRUE or FALSE :
1. A map is a model of the earth. _______
2. A map can be made a part of a book. _______

3. Cartography is the art of driving carts. _______
4. A political map shows political boundaries. _______
5. The meeting point of two directions is called a sub-direction. _______
6. In a linear scale, a straight line is divided into equal parts. _______
7. Signs and symbols are used on a map to show landmarks. _______

C. Answer the questions briefly :
1. Compare a globe with a map. Which one will you like to use while going on a tour to
Mumbai?
2. Describe any one major type of map.
3. Name all cardinal directions and sub-directions.
4. What is the importance of a scale on a map?
5. Why are different shades of colours used on a map?

Activity

v Draw the following signs and symbols :
1. International Boundary 2. Metalled Road
3. Bridge 4. Country Capital
5. Canal 6. Dam

7. Forest 8. Temple

The Map and You

v With your scale measure the breadth and length of your classroom in feet. Now, on the paper,
make a drawing showing 1 centimetre = 1 foot. Next, measure the width of doors and windows
and show them on the drawing. Your map of the classroom is ready. And don’t forget the
directions : North to the top, South to the bottom, East to the right and West to the left.

Can you show the location of the cupboard, teacher’s table and students’ desks also?

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