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1.Name the essential elements of a map. Explain any one.
2.What are conventional symbols? Draw the symbols used to denote the following:
dam
à.riverbed (dry)
b. grass
C.
d. spring
3. Differentiate between:
a. Physical map and political map
b. Large-scale map
and small-scale map
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Define:
a.
b. scale of a map
cardinal points
5.
What is meant by grids?
Answers
Answer:
1) Essential elements of a Map. ... These essential features of a map are found on almost every map around us. They are- title, direction, legend(symbols), north areas, distance(scale), labels, grids and index, citation – which make it easier for people like us to understand the basic components of maps.
3) a) A political map focuses on boundaries between entities, like countries, states or counties. They are generally brighter colors to easily distinguish the boundaries. A physical map focuses on the geography of the area and will often have shaded relief to show the mountains and valleys.
b) A large scale map only shows a small area, but it shows it in great detail. A map depicting a large area, such as an entire country, is considered a small scale map. ... A small scale map shows more territory, but it is less detailed.
4)b) Scales are used to calculate distance between the places on maps. It is the ratio between the actual distance on the ground and the distance shown on the map. b Directions like North, South, East, west are the cardinal points which help you to locate any place accurately.
5) a pattern of straight lines that cross each other to form squares.
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Explanation:
a pattern of straight lines that cross each other to form squares