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1. 1.

   Look at the topographical map on page 3.

   1. Use a divider and a scale to measure the following distances and write in the blank spaces provided.
      1. Measure the distance from Jegol to Odhava by the cart track.
      2. What is the straight distance between Panswala and Gangudra?
      3. The bank of the Sipu River is _______ km from Jegol.
   2. Identify the following:
      1. The red squares in Jegol.
      2. The blue dots near Jegol.
      3. The red line connecting Jegol to Kotda.
      4. The green patch to the south of Akoli.
      5. The white patches on the banks of the Sipu River.
      6. The black line showing 72° 20'.
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. ____________ maps are prepared on the basis of a detailed survey of the areas concerned.
   2. ____________ refers to the ratio of the distances on the map and the corresponding actual distance on the ground.
   3. Contour lines depict the _____________ features of a place.
   4. A _____________ scale is used for showing details of an area.
   5. ____________ and ___________ on the topographical map indicate the exact location of a place.
3. 3.

   Match the following.

   Column I	Column II
   a. temple	i.
   b. canal	ii.
   c. unmetalled road	iii.
   d. permanent hut	iv.
   e. cart track	v.

    

4. 4.

   State whether the following statements are 'true' or 'false'. Rewrite the false statements to correct them.

   1. A map represents the spherical Earth on a flat paper.
   2. A scale written in a statement form like 2 cm to a km is called representative fraction.
   3. When we need to measure distance along a curved line, we first mark the two points whose distance is to be measured.
   4. Maps use signs and symbols that are not accepted internationally to depict certain features and characteristics.
   5. Drainage features include all natural and human-made water features.
5. 5.

   Draw the symbols of the following.

   1. river with islands and rocks
   2. single railway line with station
   3. international boundary
   4. pack track with a pass
   5. tank (dry)
6. 6.

   What features do yellow, brown and red represent on topographical maps?