Social Science [1 Mark Questions]

A large scale map provides detailed information.

The scale of a map is the ratio between the actual distance on the ground and the distance shown on the map.

The four cardinal directions are: North, South, West and East.

The three components of a map are - distance, direction and symbol.

The earth rotates west to east, so the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. No matter which side one is facing, east is the morning sun and west is the evening sun or night time.

30km.

Thematic maps.

large- scale map.

Right of north direction.

It makes the map simple to read.

A sketch is a rough drawing mainly based on memory and spot observation and not to scale.

Some maps focus on specific information such as road maps, rainfall maps, distribution of forests, industries etc. These are called thematic maps.

West.

Free hand drawing, sketch.

Physical map.

Maps showing cities, towns and villages and different countries and states of the world with their boundaries are called political maps.

Conventional Symbols are symbols that are used on maps to represent different features.

Bridge.

A map is a representation or a drawing of the earth's surface or a part of it drawn on a flat surface according to a scale.

A globe cannot show as many details as a map can. It does not give details of any country and details like districts, states, town or villages. It is also heavy and difficult to carry around.

Church.

Map which shows cities, towns, villages, different countries and states of the world with their boundaries are called political maps.

Political map.

A book where all maps are put together is called an atlas.

When large areas like countries or continents to be shown on a paper, then we use a small scale. For example, 5cm on the map shows 500km of the ground. It is called a small scale map.

They can be useful by providing valuable information regarding routes or places for hiding in case of emergencies or rescue operations.

Some maps focus on specific information such as road maps, rainfall maps, maps showing distribution of forests, industries, etc. are known as thematic maps.

Physical maps.

Yellow colour.

Maps showing natural features of the earth such as mountains, plateaus, plains, oceans, rivers, etc. are called physical or relief maps.

A globe is a true model of the earth.

A detail drawing of small areas on a large scale.

• Scale.
• Direction.
• Symbol.