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1. 1.

   Name the following.

   1. A large natural stream of water that flows from higher to lower ground.
   2. The small rivers that join the main river and enlarge its volume.
   3. The triangular-shaped alluvial deposits near the mouth of the river.
   4. The up-fold part of a fold mountain.
   5. The down-fold portions or troughs of a fold mountain.
2. 2.

   State whether the following statements are 'true' or 'false'.

   1. Maps are never drawn to a scale.
   2. Plans do not take much time to prepare.
   3. The type of information that a map shows determines its title.
   4. Distance is an important component of a map.
   5. The four directions --- north, south, east and west --- are called the intermediate directions.
3. 3.

   What is a globe? How is globe helpful?

4. 4.

   What is a map? What are the different elements of a map?

5. 5.

   What is sketch?

6. 6.

   Why is a plan prepared?