GOKULDHAM HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNIOR COLLEGE
SECONDARY SECTION (2025 - 2026)
SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY
TERM: I WORKSHEET NO.: 1
GRADE: 6 DIV: _____ ROLL NO.: _____ NAME: _____________
TOPIC: Plotting the Map DATE: 24.04.25
A Fill in the Blanks.
1. The shape of the Earth is________________.
2. Maps are created by ___________________.
3. Primary directions on a map are indicated by _______________ directions.
4. Maps can be _______________ and _______________.
5. The three climatic zones are _______________, ______________ and
______________ zones.
B. Choose the correct answer.
1. The art of map-making is called
a. Cartography c. Geography
b. Topography d. Map art
2. The earth can be represented accurately by
a. Physical maps c. Globes
b. Topographic maps d. Aerial photographs
3. The North, South, East and West directions are collectively called
a. Ordinal directions c. Cardinal directions
b. Inter-cardinal directions d. Secondary Inter-cardinal directions
4. The list of signs, symbols and colours on a map is called
a. scale c. conventional signs and symbols
b. legend d. graph
C. Name the following:
1. Maps used to represent boundaries of countries.
Ans: Political maps
2. Maps used to represent landmasses and rivers.
Ans: Physical maps
3. Maps that provide accurate details of land features and man-made
structures on the Earth
Ans: Topographic maps
4. Two ways of measuring distances on a map
Ans: Ruler method, divider or twine method
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5. Name the important latitudes and longitudes.
Ans:
Latitudes Longitudes
Equator (0°) Prime Meridian (0°)
Tropic of Cancer (23½° N) International Date Line (180°)
Arctic Circle (66½° N)
Tropic of Capricorn (23½° S)
Antarctic Circle (66½° S)
D. State whether the statement is true or false:
1. The Earth is a three-dimensional ellipsoid and so it can be represented accurately on
a two-dimensional flat surface.
Ans: False
2. Topographic maps show accurate details of geographical features based on the
survey of the land.
Ans: True
3. A globe can provide detail information of the Earth.
Ans: False
4. Anticlines are formed when a crack or fault on the Earth's crust move down.
Ans: False
5. All latitudes are parallel to each other and have the same length.
Ans: False
E. Answer in short.
1. What is a map?
Ans: i. A map is a symbolic representation of the characteristics of a place that is
drawn on a flat surface.
ii. Maps present information about the world in a simple and visual way.
2. Define a globe.
Ans: i. A globe is a three-dimensional, spherical shaped model of the Earth.
ii. It shows the network of latitudes and longitudes.
3. Why do we make a sketch of a place?
Ans: A sketch gives a general idea of a place or its location, often based on
observations or interpretations of a photographic image.
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4. What are the three types of map scale?
Ans: i. Verbal or statement scale
ii. Graphic or linear scale
iii. Representative fraction (RF)
5. What is a grid?
Ans: i. Grids are a pattern formed by lines crossing each other to form squares or
rectangles.
ii. It helps to locate places on the globe or map accurately.
6. What happens when you cross the International Date Line from east to west?
Ans: When you cross the International Date Line from east to west, you add a day.
F. Give elaborate answers to the following.
1. State the advantages and disadvantages of maps.
Ans:
Advantages of a map Disadvantages of map
▪ The flat surface of the map cannot
▪They are easy to carry. provide accurate representation of the
curved ellipsoid.
▪ Large areas like continents and
▪ They show the selected features in a
countries cannot be scaled accurately on
simple way.
the maps.
▪ They provide pictorial language
▪ They cannot provide all the
through signs, symbols and colours for
information required in a limited space.
clear representation of the features.
2. State the differences between a globe and a map.
Ans:
Globe Map
1. A globe is a three-dimensional, 1. A map is a symbolic
spherical shaped model of the representation of the characteristics of
Earth. a place that is drawn on a flat surface.
2. Globes cannot be carried 2. Maps are easy to carry.
around because of its shape.
3. Globes do not provide 3. Maps provide detailed
detailed information of all information of the Earth based on
places. a particular theme.
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3. How are aerial photographs helpful in representing geographical features?
Ans: Aerial photographs are helpful in representing geographical features because:-
i. They show the terrain exactly as it exists in nature, with great detail.
ii. They depict all natural and man-made features such as buildings, bridges, roads, and
urban and rural areas as they were at the time of photography.
iii. This accurate representation helps cartographers draw maps to scale.
4. What is a diagram? What is the use of a diagram?
Ans: i.A diagram is a drawing that helps to explain a geographical feature; its formation
or its system of working.
ii. Diagrams provide visual effects and simplify the understanding of a concept.
5. How is the length of a straight road measured on a map?
Ans: The length of a straight road on the map is measured with a ruler. The actual
distance on the ground is calculated by converting the scale of the map to the scale on
the ground.
6. What is a legend?
Ans: i. A legend is a list of colours, signs or symbols that are used to represent
geographic features on the map and a key to what they mean.
ii. For example, black dots represent cities, circled stars represent capital cities, and
different widths of lines represent boundaries, roads, highways, and rivers.
7. All places on the Earth do not receive equal heat of the sun throughout the year.
Explain.
Ans: The Earth has an elliptical shape and rotates around an axis which is not straight
but at an angle of 23½°. This is the reason why all the places on the Earth do not
receive the heat of the sun equally throughout the year.
Extra Questions
I. Read the clues given below and complete the crossword:
Down:
1. A _______ is a three-dimensional, spherical shaped model of the
Earth.
3. __________ zone is the hottest zone of the earth.
4. ________ is a list of colours, signs or symbols that are used to represent
geographic features on the map.
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Across:
2. __________is a pattern formed by lines crossing each other to form squares
or rectangles on a map.
5. __________ maps are used to represent boundaries of countries
II. Label the following diagram with important lines of Latitudes and
degrees.
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III. Choose the correct alternative from the following:
1. The intersection of latitude and longitude which shows the
the exact location of a place is called ______________.
a. coordinate b. equator
c. legend d. key
2. Study the following diagram and identify the type of scale:
a. Verbal Scale b. Representative Fraction
c. Statement Scale d. Graphical Scale
3. __________ zone is neither too hot nor too cold.
a. Torrid b. Temperate
c. Frigid d. Polar
4. Which of these is shown by a physical map?
a. Mountains b. Cities
c. Ocean routes d. State Capitals
IV. Answer the following questions:
1. Name the line of latitude that divides the earth into the northern and southern
hemispheres.
Ans: Equator is an imaginary line which divides the earth into the
northern and southern hemispheres.
2. Name the coldest zone of the Earth.
Ans: Frigid Zone is the coldest zone of the Earth.
3. Name the elements of a map.
Ans: The elements of a map are Map Title, Map Direction, Map Scale, Legend,
and Grid System.
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III. Maps and sketches are great tools. They help us to navigate our way to
our destination. Prepare a sketch of the route you take from your house to
your school. Do not forget to mark the important places in the route.
[Students are expected to do it on their own]
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