Fill in the blank.

1. Mountains, hills, rivers, etc. are _______________ features shown on a map.
2. Roads, rail tracks, wells, etc. are ______________ features shown on a map.
3. Contour lines on a map join points of equal _____________ on the surface of the earth above or below a reference point.
4. The colour __________ is used to show barren land on topographical sheets.
5. The colour yellow is used to show ___________ on topographical sheets.

Match the following.

A	B
1. camping ground	i.
2. seasonal streams	ii.
3. palms	iii.
4. river	iv. CG
5. footpath	v.

Write True or False. Correct the false statements.

1. The distance between the two tracks in broad gauge is 1 m.
2. A metalled road is shown by two blue lines.
3. Settlements can either be temporary or permanent.
4. In permanent settlements, houses are build for a short period of time.
5. Terrace farming is undertaken on hilly slopes.
6. Land use refers to the way a piece of land is used in the area.

What are topographical maps?