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1. 1.

   Answer the questions given by choosing the most appropriate alternative.

   1. In rural areas, the main occupation of people is ________________.
      1. mining 
      2. agriculture
      3. services
      4. teaching
   2. In _____________ settlements, houses are spread out over a wide area.
      1. nucleated
      2. dispersed 
      3. linear
      4. compact
   3. A ___________ is a shallow depression between two hills or peaks.
      1. col
      2. pass
      3. ridge
      4. cliff
   4. _______________ are drawn to show places of equal height.
      1. Topo sheet
      2. Eastings
      3. Northings
      4. Contour lines
   5. The presence of hotels and inns on a topo sheet indicate ______________ activities.
      1. agrarian
      2. industrial 
      3. tourism
      4. mining 
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. A topographic map is a type of map characterised by _____________ detailing.
   2. A contour line is a line connecting places of equal ______________.
   3. Topographic surveys were prepared by the _____________ to assist in planning for battle.
   4. The study of topographical maps is called _______________.
   5. The various features shown on the map are represented by ______________.
3. 3.

   Write (T) for true and (F) for false.

   1. Linear settlements come up along roads and rivers.
   2. Limestone beds and quarries indicate agriculture as the primary occupation.
   3. A pass is a depression in valley.
   4. On topo maps, all settlements are shown in black colour.
   5. Two contour lines of different elevations do not cross each other.
4. 4.

   What are topographical maps?
5. 5.

   What is a grid reference?