Topographical Sheets — Geography STD 11 Arts — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ArtsGeographyTopographical Sheets3 Marks
Question
Explain the usefulness of a topographic map.
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Answer
Utility:
$(1)$ The method of direct observation is excellent for the study of geography.
But due to limited time and resources it is impossible to visit the site of the region.
Thus any region is studied with the help of maps.
$(2)$ Maps are most commonly used to determine the geographical location of a place or region.
$(3)$ In order to make the depiction of some events more effective, maps of the place are placed in current papers and magazines as well as important news in television.
$(4)$ Maps have become useful not only for geographers but also for historians, botanists, engineers, etc., for the study of their respective subjects.
$(5)$ The three wings of the army are widely used for the defense of the country.
$(6)$ Maps have been blessed for aerial and maritime affairs and oceanography, space exploration and exploration of new continents.
$(7)$ Maps have also made inroads in the world of advertising.
$(8)$ Maps have become indispensable in the schedules of public buses, railway planes etc.
$(9)$ Illustrated pamphlets introducing historical or tourist attractions or spectacular beauties become especially attractive and useful with maps. Thus, maps are widely used in the modern age.
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