Representation of Geographical Features Class 8

A __________ is a representation of any area of earth on a flat surface.

A topographic map shows____________________:

• natural features

• man made features

• both of the above

A network of lines which help to locate a feature on a map:

• grid

• sheet

Vertical lines drawn on a topographic map are called:

• eastings

• northings

• parallels

• meridians

An imaginary line which joins places having the same height above sea level:

• isotherm

• isohyet

• contour

The contour pattern of a ________ resembles an hour glass.

• col

• ridge

• plateau

• conical hill

Colour used for showing uncultivated land on a topo sheet is:

• yellow

• green

• white

what is site?

• a place where people live

• a place where a settlement stands

Settlements usually come up near:

• a source of water

• on flat land

• at the junction of transport routes

• all of the above

Urban Settlements are:

• small in size

• have well developed amenities

• people are engaged in agricultural activities.