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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. Topographical maps are _____________________ maps that show in great detail, features on the ground.
   2. The colours and symbols used in a map are explained in the ___________________ or ___________________ of a map.
   3. Universally accepted symbols that are commonly used by cartographers are known as ____________________________.
   4. To enable comparison between maps, the verbal scale has to be converted to a ____________________________.
   5. Representative fraction represents the ____________________ relationship between the map distance and the distance on the ground.
2. 2.

   Define topographical maps.

3. 3.

   What are contour lines?

4. 4.

   What is a statement or verbal scale?

5. 5.

   What would it mean if the representative fraction of a map was 1/750?

6. 6.

   Why are colours used in maps?