What is a map?

A map is a representation or drawing of the earth’s surface or part of it, drawn on a flat surface according to a scale.

Maps offer more information than a globe. True or False?

True

Fill in the blank: The three different types of maps are ___, ___, and ___ maps.

Physical, Political, Thematic

What do physical maps show?

Physical maps show natural features of the earth, such as mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, and oceans.

Riddle: I can show you mountains and rivers, but I am not a globe. What am I?

A physical map.

Fill in the blank: Political maps primarily show ___ and ___ boundaries.

Countries, state

What is the primary purpose of thematic maps?

Thematic maps are designed to show specific themes or data related to a particular area, such as population density or climate.

Fill in the blank: A map that shows both natural features and political boundaries is called a ___ map.

Composite

Fill in the blank: The three components of maps are distance, direction, and ___.

Symbols

True or False: A small-scale map provides detailed information about small areas such as villages.

False. A small-scale map shows larger areas like continents and provides less detailed information.

What does the scale of a map represent?

The scale represents the ratio between the actual distance on the ground and the distance shown on the map.

Fill in the blank: On a map, if 1 cm represents 5 km in reality, the scale is ___ cm = 5 km.

1

Short Answer: Why are thematic maps important for understanding geographical information?

Thematic maps are important because they provide specific information about particular topics, such as climate or transportation, which helps in understanding spatial relationships and patterns.

What are the four cardinal points used to indicate direction on a map?

North, South, East, and West.

True or False: A compass is used to determine the east-west direction.

False. A compass primarily indicates the north-south direction.

What is the purpose of using symbols on a map?

Symbols are used to represent various features like buildings and roads without depicting their actual shapes and sizes.

Riddle: I point to the north but never move. What am I?

A compass.

Fill in the blank: Conventional symbols on maps provide a universal language that can be understood by ___.

All.

Which color is typically used to represent water bodies on a map?

Blue.

A sketch is primarily based on ___ and ___ observation.

Memory and spot