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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. ___________ maps are prepared on the basis of a detailed survey of the areas concerned.
   2. ___________ refers to the ratio of the distances on the map and the corresponding actual distance on the ground.
   3. Contour lines depict the ____________ features of a place.
   4. The colour _________ is used to represent the different kinds of vegetation.
   5. Latitudes and ____________ on the topographical map indicate the exact location of a place.
2. 2.

   Match the following.

   Column I	Column II
   a. Temple	i.
   b. Canal	ii.
   c. Unmetalled road	iii.
   d. Permanent hut	iv.
   e. Cart track	v.

    

3. 3.

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

   1. A map represents the spherical Earth on a flat paper.
   2. Scale written in a statement form like 2 cm to a km is called representative fraction.
   3. When we need to measure distance along a curved line, we first mark the two points whose distance is to be measured.
   4. Maps use sings and symbols that are not accepted internationally to depict certain features and characteristics.
   5. Drainage features include all natural and human-made water features.
4. 4.

   Draw the symbols of the following.

   1. Tidal river
   2. Level crossing
   3. International boundary
   4. Tank (Perennial)
   5. Pack track through a pass
5. 5.

   What features do yellow, brown and red represent on topographical maps?

6. 6.

   Explain the different types of scales.