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A. Tick (3) the right option :
1. Atlas is a book of ____________ .
(a) pictures (b) maps (c) symbols and signs
2. A map showing distribution of roads and railways is a ____________ map.
(a) political (b) thematic (c) physical
3. The three essential components of a map are distance, ____________ and ____________ .
(a) directions (b) symbols (c) both of these
4. ____________ help to show a lot of information on the limited space of a map.

(a) symbols, letters (b) lines, colours (c) all of these
5. A small scale is used in a map showing a very ____________ area.
(a) small (b) large (c) none of these
6. Sketch is mainly based on observation and ____________ .
(a) distance (b) area (c) memory
7. To build a house, one would need a ____________ .
(a) map (b) sketch (c) plan
8. A plan is used to depict a ____________ area on a c scale.
(a) small, large (b) large, small (c) none of these

B. Match the following :
1. Map u u A rough diagram for an area
2. Relief map u u An accurate diagram for a small area
3. Cardinal points u u Universal symbols used on a map

4. Conventional symbols u u A physical map
5. Sketch u u A drawing of a part of the Earth
6. Plan u u The four main directions
C. Fill in the blanks with the help of box :
right, compass, cardinal points, map, plan, sketch
1. A ____________ is mainly based on observation and memory.
2. A ____________ can be used to show a wide variety of features.
3. A ____________ is the best means to ascertain directions.
4. The east direction is to the ____________ .
5. The four main directions are called ____________ .

6. A ____________ is used to depict a small area on a large scale.
D. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false :

1. A globe is preferable over a map.
2. A political map can show rainfall, population, wildlife etc.
3. 1 cm = 1000 km is a large scale.
4. South-east is a cardinal point.

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