5. Give reasons for the following.
a.
A north-south line is used on a map.
b. Conventional symbols are used on maps.
c. Every map has some distortions.
d. People prefer use maps instead of globes.
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1.Meridians. Imaginary lines that run north and south on a map from pole to pole. Meridians express degrees of longitude, or how far a place is away from the prime meridian. ... Longitude is used together with latitude to form a grid on which it is possible to locate any place on the earth
2.Conventional symbols are widely accepted signs or sign systems which signify an idea or concept. They represent different features on a map and are not drawn to scale. They are important because: Symbols can be used to depict features like cities, roads and railways.
3.The one you might see most often is the M... Maps have to distort the earth because you are trying to represent a three dimensional sphere on a piece of two dimensional paper.
4.It is round in shape and shows accurate areas, distances, directions and relative shape and size. A map is easy to use and portable whereas a globe is not. It is easier to identify regions in a map than in a globe. When talking of accuracy, a globe is more accurate than the map.
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- Directions can be identified on a map with the help of a north south line
- there is not enough space on the map to show the actual size and shape of features.So, conventional symbols are used to represent information.
- I don't know
- a map can show the earth or the partbif earth in great detail and it is easier to carry a map as compared to a globe
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