Question

I Answer the following:

a. What is meant by Topography Map?

b. Name the colours and its significance in a Topography

Map.

c. What is meant by Conventional Signs and symbols?

d. Differentiate between Representation fraction scale and

Verbal scale.

e. How will you measure the distance between two places on

Map using scale? Illustrate with an example

f. Identify the below conventional signs and symbols used in

topography sheet.

i) PO

ii) PTO

iii) RS​

Answer 1

Answer:

A. In modern mapping, a topographic map or topographic sheet is a type of map characterized by large-scale detail and quantitative representation of relief features, usually using contour lines (connecting points of equal elevation), but historically using a variety of methods.

B. Brown colour indicates various sand features such as sand dunes and sand hills. Agricultural lands are shaded in yellow. Green colour shows forested regions. White patches show uncultivated and waste lands.

C. 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.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

.In modern mapping, a topographic map or topographic sheet is a type of map characterized by large-scale detail and quantitative representation of relief features, usually using contour lines (connecting points of equal elevation), but historically using a variety of methods.