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Class: IX SPRINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL (H.S.

), KALYANI, NADIA

Chapter: 9 - Maps and Scale (Objectives)

1. The conventional representation of the Earth’s surface pattern of part of it, drawn on a
sheet of paper is called a map.

2. The Latin word ‘mappa’ means a sheet of cloth.

3. The signs that show the features on a map are called conventional sign.

4. The ratio of map distance to ground distance is called a scale.

5. The colour used to show water bodies on a map is blue.

5. The rough drawing of any area without a scale is called is called a sketch.

6. The map that shows mountains, hills, plateaus, plains, rivers, seas etc., is called a physical
map.

7. R.F. is the abbreviated form of representative fraction.

8. A thematic map helps us to get an idea about a topic or a theme.

9. A small scale map represents large area with only important details.

10. The weather map depicts the weather condition of a place.

11. Direction in a map is shown with the help of a north line.

12. The maps prepared to show underlying rock features and structure is called Geological
maps.

13. Cadastral maps or Mouza maps are used for demarcating the boundaries of landed
properties, field, gardens etc.

14. A linear scale is drawn as a straight line which is divided into certain lengths, each
showing certain distance on the ground.

15. The box at the corner of a map that shows the conventional signs is called the Index.

16. The study or science of map making is called Cartography.

17. The topographical maps are popularly known as Toposheets.

18. The town plan maps show town and country planning.

19. The linear scale show two i.e. Primary and Secondary divisions.

20. Green colour is used to indicate a plain on a map.

21. The scale of a map shows distance.

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22. The features like distance, direction, colours, symbols, signs etc., that help us to read and
understand the map correctly are called the language of a map.

23. An R.F. scale is sometimes called a fractional scale.

24. Scale is an integral part (most important part) of a map.

25. A plan is always drawn according to a specified scale.

26. Political maps are designed to show boundaries between countries.

27. Topographical maps are usually large scale maps.

28. Cadastral maps are used by Government departments for collection of revenue
purposes.

29. Statement scales are sometimes called the numerical scale.

30. Diagonal scales can read very small distances such as decimeter, centimeter and
millimeter.

31. The vernier scale helps to take accurate measurement reading between two graduation
marking on a linear scale.

32. In India topographical maps are usually prepared by Survey of India (Headquarter at
Dehradun).

33. Mercator was the first person to draw an Atlas map.

34. Large scale maps show small area with more details. Like topographical maps, a map of a
small town or any region.

35. Small scale maps show large area with comparatively less details. Like a map of a
country, a continent etc.

36. Contour lines (brown in colour) are used to show relief on a map.

37. Vernier scale was invented by Pierre Vernier.

38. R.F. scale does not have a unit.

39. Thematic maps are usually prepared by NATMO (National Atlas and Thematic Mapping
Organisation).

40. Wall maps are usually small scale maps.

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