Major Landforms of the Earth — Social Studies STD 6 — Question

Examine the role of technology in the development of early human societies. How did advancements shape their interactions?

Briefly describe assemblies in the Southern kingdoms.

Differentiate between evergreen forest and deciduous forest?

Why is South Asia often called a sub-continent?

Write short notes on Rural and urban people?

What are the duties of a District Commissioner?

What were Puranas? What do they contain?

Why is the government thinking to modify the law related to vendors?

It is the third important component of a map. It is not possible to draw on a map the actual shape and size of different features such as buildings, roads, bridges, trees, railway lines or a well. So, they are shown by using certain letters, shades, colours, pictures and lines.
These symbols give a lot of information in a limited space. With the use of these symbols, maps can be drawn easily and are simple to read. Even if you don’t know the language of an area and therefore cannot ask someone for directions, you can collect information from maps with the help of these symbols.
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.

(i) Which component of the map is useful for representing the features like buildings, roads, bridges, trees or railway lines?
(ii) Mention any one benefit of using the symbols in the map.
(iii) Why are different features shown by symbols on a map?

Discuss in brief ‘the Beginning of Herding’.