STD 8 Social Science: Chapter 06 Reading Maps - Questions and Answers
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Class 8 Social Science Questions and Answers
Chapter 06 Reading Maps
1. Name the branch of science which make maps?
Ans. Cartography
2. One who makes maps is known as...................
Ans. Cartographer
3. Write down the missing directions in the picture given below.
Ans:
(a) NE-NorthEast
(b) SE-SouthEast
(c) S-South
(d) W-West4. Fill in the blank spaces based on hints.
(i) Farmland: Yellow: :Road: .............. a ................
(ii) Physical map:: topographical map:. .......... b .............: Industrial Map
(iii) Topographical Map:: Large-scale: Atlas Map: ............. c ................
Ans: a. Red b. Cultural map c.Small Scale map
5. Identify the correct pair
a) Small Scale map - Wall map
b) Large scale map - Atlas map
c) Small scale map – Topographic map
d) Small scale map – Cadastral Map
Ans: A) Small-scale map - wall map
6. Complete the table based on scale.
Ans: (1) 25 km. (2) 1 cm.to 1 km. (3) 4 cm
7. Below are the two methods of showing scale in maps. Write down the advantages of these methods.
(i) Representative Fraction
(ii) Linear method/Graphical Method
Ans:
(i) Representative fraction – The proportionate distance can be read in accordance with the units followed in each country.
(ii) Linear method- When the map is subjected to enlargement or reduction, the linear scale will also change accordingly.
8. Classify the following maps based on content.
(Topographical map, Land use map, political map, Agriculture map)
Ans:
Physical maps – Topographical map, Land use map
Cultural Map - Political Map, Agricultural Map
9. If Gopu’s house is situated to the northwest of the school, which direction of the school is located from Gopu's house?
Ans: South–East
10. Classify the maps given below in terms of content
Political map, soil map, weather map, natural vegetation map, historical map, military map.
Ans:
• Physical Maps - Soil Map, Weather Map, Natural Vegetation Map (2)
• Cultural Maps - Political Map, Historical Map, Military Map (2)
11. Different types of maps are used for different purposes. Make a table about them
12. Write a list of maps familiar to you
* World-Political Map World-Physical
* India-Political Map India-Physical
* Kerala-Political Map Kerala-Physical
13. What might happen if both soil types and physiography are incorporated in the same map?
Ans. Including different information on the same map will create confusion in reading it.
14. What is thematic maps?
Ans. Including different information in the same map will create confusion in reading it. That is why different information is plotted on different maps. Maps depicting specific themes are known as thematic maps.
15. Based on function, maps can be classified into two. Which are they? Write its features
Ans.
• Physical maps-Maps representing natural features are called physical maps
- Eg: Physiography Maps, Climatic Maps, etc.
• Cultural maps-Maps representing man-made features are called cultural maps
- Eg: Agricultural map, Industrial map
16. Maps are generally classified based on two factors. Which are they?
Ans.
• Based on function
• Based on the scale
17. Make a flow chart by classifying the below-mentioned maps based on function.
• Political map • Agricultural map
• Soil map • Industrial map
• Climatic map • Natural vegetation map
• Astronomical map • Military map
• Weather map • Landuse map
• Physiography map • Historical map
18. How maps are classified based on the scales?
19. What are Cadastral maps?
Ans. Cadastral maps are prepared to record the boundaries and ownership details of land properties such as fields, buildings, etc. These maps are used to assess the land tax and to indicate the ownership.
Eg: Village maps
20. Define Topographical maps
Ans. Topographical maps are prepared based on comprehensive land surveys. These maps show both natural and man-made features in detail. Detailed information on relief, topography, rivers, forests, agricultural lands, towns, means of transport and communication, settlements, etc. are included in topographical maps.
21. What are the factors required for the good reading of maps?
Ans. Map reading requires a good knowledge of its scale, direction, and the signs and symbols used in them.
22. What are the three different methods to show the scale in maps?
Ans. Statement of scale, Representative fraction, and Linear scale.
23. Which among the scales given in the map is easy for us to Understand? Why?
Ans.
• Statement of scale
• Even a layman can easily understand this.
Eg:1 cm to 5 km (one centimetre on the map represents 5 km on earth)
24. Can the people of other countries interpret the maps prepared on Indian units with ease? Why? How will you avoid this problem?
Ans.
• No.
• The units used for measuring distance are different in different countries.
• Representative fraction is the ratio between the map distance and corresponding ground distance expressed in fractional form.
• This proportionate distance can be read in accordance with the units followed in each country
Eg:1:500000 (While the Indians read this as 1 centimetre to 500000 centimetres, the Europeans can read this as 1 inch to 500000 inches)
25. What is the merit of using a linear scale in maps?
Ans. When a map is subjected to enlargement or reduction, the linear scale will also change accordingly. This is the merit of this method.
26. How to measure distances on maps?
Ans.
• To measure straight distance, a ruler can be used.
• If it is a curved distance such as a river or a curved path, first measure the distance using a thread and then measure the length of the thread
27. What should be done to find the actual distances?
Ans. The map distance should be multiplied with the proportionate ground distance shown on the map scale
Eg: The scale of the map is 1cm to 10km. Suppose the distance from A to B on the map is 5 cm.
- Then the actual distance from A to B = 5 x10km =50km
28. Name the agency responsible for making, scrutinising, and publishing maps in our country.
Ans.The Survey of India
29. Show the symbols used for easy identification of directions in maps
30. Use the indicator of direction as shown in the following map to identify the location of the cities on the map
31. Why internationally accepted signs and symbols are used for making maps?
Ans. Map reading will be confusing if different countries use different signs and symbols for map-making. That is why internationally accepted signs and symbols are used for making maps.
32. What are the colours used to map the geographical information below?
(a) Settlements,
(b) Railway line
(c) Farmland
(d) Waterbodies
(e) Rock outcrops
(f) Tube well
Ans:
(a) red (b) black (c) yellow (d) blue (e) brown (f) blue
33. What is the basis for calling Atlas maps as small scale maps and Topographical maps large scale maps? Write more examples of each.
Ans: Small-scale maps are maps showing only the important information on larger areas.
Example – Wall maps and Atlas Maps
Large-scale maps representing detailed information on small areas
Example - Cadastral Maps, Topographical map.
34. What is the difference between physical maps and cultural maps?
Ans:
• Physical maps are maps that depict natural features such as topography and climate.
• Cultural maps are maps depicting man-made features such as agriculture, industry, and political boundary.
35. Name the maps depicting specific themes. What is the need for such maps?
Ans.
• Thematic maps
• Including different information in the same map will create confusion in reading it.
36. State boundaries are called for as part of classroom activities. What kind of map do you rely on from the ones listed below?
(Astronomical map, Cadastral map, Physical map, Political map)
Ans. Political map
37. Scales are represented in maps in three different methods. Which are they?
Ans.
• Statement of scale
• Representative Fraction
• Linear Scale
38. Make a table showing the conventional signs and symbols used in maps
39. Colours used in maps-Table
40.Flowchart
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