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distance, direction and symbols. These features Quiz Time
along with the title are given on a map. The title Answer in one word :
and components of a map can be given on it in
the available place. These should be used to read 1. The person who used North-line on a map
a map. __________
2. The other name for a relief map __________
SKETCH
3. The scale using lines __________
A map is to scale, that is, the map area and 4. Any one cardinal point __________
ground area are in a certain ratio; but in the case 5. The instrument to determine directions
of a sketch, the distance is not to scale. A sketch
is mainly based on observation and memory. It is __________
used to roughly guide a person about the route. 6. A rough drawing of an area __________
Suppose, your mother is sending you to market to
buy some sugar, but you do not know where the PLAN
market and the shop are located. In this case,
A plan is used to depict a small area on a large
your mother can guide you by word of mouth, or scale. The plan of a house or building can contain
in the alternative, she can draw a rough sketch a lot of information, including the size of rooms,
on a sheet of paper. The distance on this sketch
stairs, windows, doors, balconies, bathrooms,
will not be to scale and any symbols can be used kitchen etc. When such minute details are given
as per convenience.
on a map, it is called a plan.

ROAD
Mathura Delhi Activity
SPITA L MARKET HOUSES Draw a plan of your local area.
HOUSES HO 55'

POLICE STATION HOUSES BATH-
ROOM STORE
BEDROOM 7'× 5' 7' × 5' KITCHEN
10' × 20' 10' × 15'
GARDEN LAWN
SCHOOL
28' LOBBY ROAD
13' × 10'
BEDROOM DRAWING
10' × 20' ROOM
10' × 15'
Main Gate
HOUSES
KITCHEN GARDEN
A sketch
A plan

v A globe has certain limitations, so a map is preferred over it.
v Three types of maps are generally used—physical maps, political maps and thematic maps.
v Three components of a map are distance, directions and symbols.
v A scale is used to show ground area on a map in a ratio.
v The four cardinal directions are east, west, north and south.

v Symbols and colours are used on a map to show different features.
v A sketch is a rough drawing of a part of the Earth, while a plan is an accurate drawing with minute details.

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