Map Reading Book Back Questions 8th Social Science Lesson 16
8th Social Science Lesson 16
16] Map Reading
Book Back Questions with Answer and Do You Know Box Content
Do You Know?
The study and practice of many facts of maps and map making is called Cartography. It can be described as the art and science of map making.
The term “Cadastral’ is derived from the French word “Cadastre” meaning, “Register of Territorial property”
Choose the best answers:
1. The subject which deals with map making process is ___________
(a) Demography
(b) Cartography
(c) Physiography
(d) Topography
2. A map that shows the physical features of an area is called _______________
(a) Cadastral map
(b) Relief map
(c) Climatic map
(d) Resource map
3. Shallow water bodies are represented by ______________ colour.
(a) Yellow
(b) Brown
(c) Light Blue
(d) Dark blue
4. The maps which are known as plans are.
(a) Cadastral maps
(b) Topographical maps
(c) Isoline maps
(d) Transport maps
5. Actual distribution of population can be represented by ______________
(a) Lines
(b) Shades
(c) Dots
(d) Contours
Fill in the blanks:
1. The globe is the true representation of the ___________
2. A way of representing the spherical earth on a flat surface is ______________
3. A line that joins the points of equal elevation is _______________
4. Cadastral maps are usually maintained by ____________
5. _____________ map is focused on a specific theme.
Match the following:
1. Legend – (a) 45o
2. North East – (b) Brown colour
3. Contour Line – (c) Thematic map
4. Cadastral map – (d) Key of a map
5. Choropleth – (e) Taxation
(a) 3,5,1,4,2
(b) 4,1,2,5,3
(c) 2,5,1,3,4
(d) 5,2,4,1,3
Consider the following the statements and tick the appropriate answer:
1. Statement: Small scale maps can show only major features.
Reason: Due to lack of space, it shows large areas like continents and countries.
(a) Statement is true but reason is wrong
(b) Statement is wrong and reason is correct
(c) Both the statement and reason are correct
(d) Both the statement and reasons are wrong
2. Statement: The conventional signs and symbols are the keys of map reading.
Reason: These symbols give a lot of information in a limited area.
(a) Both the statement and reasons are correct
(b) Statement is wrong and reason is correct
(c) Statement is true but reason is wrong
(d) both the statement and reasons are wrong
Answers:
Choose the best answers:
1. Cartography 2. Relief map 3. Light blue 4. Cadastral maps 5. Shades
Fill in the blanks:
1. Earth 2. Map projection 3. Isoline 4. Government 5. Thematic
Match the following:
- b) 4,1,2,5,3
Consider the statements given below and choose the correct option:
1. Both the statement and reasons are correct
2. Both the statement and reasons are correct