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1. 1.

   What is a map? What are the different things it can show?

2. 2.

   What are the four cardinal and intermediate directions?

3. 3.

   Define scale. What is the scale of map used for?

4. 4.

   Why are colours and symbols used in maps?

5. 5.

   State two ways in which maps are useful for us.

6. 6.

   State whether True (T) or False (F).

   1. A globe is a true replica of the Earth.
   2. A scale represents a reduction in size of an area on maps.
   3. Directions on a map is written in words.
   4. Parallels of latitude are vertical lines.
   5. The Equator divides the Earth into halves.