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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. On maps, water bodies are shown in _____________ colour.
   2. Statement scale is another name for _____________ scale.
   3. _____________ refers to the arrangement of natural and artificial physical features of an area.
   4. A ___________ line joins points of equal elevatio on a surface.
   5. ___________ scale maps represent a large area.
   6. A map which depicts a small territory is referred to as a _____________ map.
2. 2.

   Match the following:

   Column A	Column B
   a. Lage-scale maps	i. Shows forests and vegetation
   b. Red colour in maps represent	ii. Line joining places of equal elevation
   c. Green colour on maps	iii. Man-made features line roads
   d. Contour lines	iv. Explains symbols used on a map
   e. Maps with specific information/theme	v. Show a small area in great detail
   f. Key and Legends	vi. Thematic Maps

    

3. 3.

   Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False.

   1. Scale of map is the distance from one place to another.
   2. Brown colour in physical maps shows cultivated area.
   3. Contour lines join places with equal elevation.
   4. Topography is the arrangement of natural and artificial physical features of an area.
   5. In the statement scale, the distance of the map to the ground ratio is given in a fraction.
   6. Large-scale maps depict a small territory.
4. 4.

   What is a topographical map?

5. 5.

   What do you understand by scale of the map?

6. 6.

   What colour is used to show water bodies in a map?