Locating Places on the Earth

1. What is a map?

• a. A model of the solar system.
  

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  b. A drawing or representation of an area showing its features.
  

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  c. A tool to measure temperature.
  

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  d. A diagram of a machine.

Which type of map shows natural features like mountains, rivers, and oceans?

• a. Political maps
  

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  b. Thematic maps
  

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  c. Physical maps
  

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  d. Topographic maps

3. What does the scale of a map represent?

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  a. The ratio between the map's representation and the actual ground distance.
  

• b. The height of mountains on the map.
  

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  c. The number of colours used in the map.
  

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  d. The size of symbols on the map.

4. Which of the following are cardinal directions?

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  a. North, South, East, West

• b. Up, Down, Left, Right

• c.NE, SW, NW, SE
  

• d. Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal

5. What is an example of a thematic map?

• a. A map showing India's states and capitals.

• b. A map highlighting the Himalayas and the Ganga River.
  

• c. A map displaying roads and highways.

• d. A map showing rainfall distribution in India.

6. What is the main advantage of a globe over a flat map?

• a. It is easier to carry.

• b. It avoids distortion in the shapes and sizes of continents and oceans.

• c. It provides detailed local information.

• d. It is more colourful.

7. What does a compass needle always point to?

• a. The geographic north.

• b. The magnetic north.

• c. The true south.

• d. The equator.