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1. 1.

   Choose the correct option.

   1. A globe is a small-scale __________________.
      1. map
      2. sketch
      3. model of the Earth
      4. plan
   2. A plan is __________________.
      1. not drawn to scale
      2. a rough drawing
      3. used to show necessary details
      4. drawn on a large scale
   3. The curved surface of the Earth is shown on a flat map by map ___________________.
      1. flattening
      2. projection
      3. curvature
      4. production
   4. The first person to publish a book of maps was ______________________.
      1. Mercator
      2. Mercedes
      3. Merchant
      4. Merpheus
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. A __________ is an exact replica of the Earth.
   2. On a world map the minimum distortions in the shapes of continents occur in the _______________ region.
   3. _______________ maps are generated by computers using satellite images.
   4. A _________________ map shows distribution of forests, crops and minerals.
   5. Topographical maps are also called ________________ maps.
   6. A ______________ is a rough map drawn without a scale and without any conventional symbols.
   7. A _____________ is drawn based on actual measurements taken on the ground.
3. 3.

   Mark the wrong statements and correct them.

   1. A map has lines of latitude and longitude drawn on it.
   2. A globe shows the correct sizes of continents.
   3. A sketch includes landmarks and names of streets.
   4. A thematic map is useful in finding our way in a new city.
   5. Topographical maps show the boundaries of districts and states.
4. 4.

   Place these names under the correct headings.

   district boundary, mountain ranges, annual rainfall, rivers, minerals, capital city, plateaus, temperature conditions, railways, major towns, wind direction, crops

   Physical map	Political map	Thematic map	Climatic map

    

5. 5.

   How can we study the different regions of the Earth?

6. 6.

   Why is an atlas called so?