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1. 1.

   Choose the correct option.

   1. The title of a map tells us ______________.
      1. who prepared the map
      2. the scale of the map
      3. the kind of information provided in the map
      4. the conventional symbol used in the map
   2. A mountain is shown on the map by _______________.
      1. a triangle pointing upward
      2. a triangle pointing downward
      3. 'M'
      4. 'Mt.'
   3. Meridians of longitude are __________________.
      1. vertical
      2. run in east-west direction
      3. are parallel to each other
      4. meet at the poles
   4. Parallels of latitude are _________________.
      1. horizontal
      2. run in north-south direction
      3. are parallel to each other
      4. meet at the poles
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. North-east and north-west are called __________________ directions.
   2. A scale that says 1 cm = 500 km is called a _____________________.
   3. The legend is also called the ____________________.
   4. ___________________ is the latitude which is exactly midway between the two poles.
   5. The __________________ system helps us to locate any place on Earth.
3. 3.

   Mark the following statements and correct them.

   1. There are eight cardinal directions.
   2. There are three common ways of showing scale on a map.
   3. Parallels of latitude run in north-south direction.
4. 4.

   Name the firve essential features of maps. Why are they called so?

5. 5.

   What would a map titled 'Europe: Physical' show?

6. 6.

   Define the North Line.