Worksheet Solutions: Map and Globe | Be an Explorer 5: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets - Class 5 PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) What did Ferdinand Magellan's expedition prove about the shape of the Earth?
(a) Flat
(b) Spherical
(c) Square
(d) Triangular
Ans: (b)
Ferdinand Magellan's expedition proved that the Earth is spherical. Ships returning to the starting point indicated the curvature of the Earth.

(ii) What does the word 'globe' mean in Latin?
(a) Square
(b) Round mass
(c) Flat
(d) Triangle
Ans: (b)
The word 'globe' comes from the Latin word 'globus,' which means 'round mass.'

(iii) Why do we use a globe to study the Earth?
(a) It is easy to carry around
(b) It shows detailed geographical information
(c) It provides the correct shape of the Earth
(d) All of the above
Ans: (d)
A globe is used because it is easy to carry, shows detailed geographical information, and provides the correct shape of the Earth.

(iv) What is the limitation of using a globe?
(a) It cannot show physical features
(b) It cannot be rotated
(c) It cannot show a part of the Earth
(d) It is too small
Ans: (c)
A limitation of a globe is that it cannot show only a part of the Earth; only one-half can be seen at a time.

(v) Why can't a map show the correct shape of the Earth?
(a) Maps are flat
(b) Earth is too big
(c) Earth is spherical
(d) Maps cannot show details
Ans: (a)
Maps are two-dimensional representations and cannot accurately represent the three-dimensional shape of the Earth.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) __________ maps show physical features like mountains and rivers.
Ans: Physical
Physical maps show physical features like mountains and rivers.

(ii) A person who makes maps is known as a __________.
Ans: Cartographer
A person who makes maps is known as a cartographer.

(iii) Thematic maps focus on specific __________ information.
Ans: Geographic
Thematic maps focus on specific geographic information.

(iv) The four cardinal directions are __________, __________, __________, and __________.
Ans: North, South, East, West
The four cardinal directions on a map.

(v) A scale on a map is a ratio between the distance on a map and the actual distance on the __________.
Ans: Ground
The scale on a map represents the ratio between distances on the map and actual distances on the ground.

Q3: Match the Column.

Ans:

Q4: True or False.

(i) Asia is the smallest continent.
Ans: False
Asia is the largest continent.

(ii) The Atlantic Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean.
Ans: False
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean.

(iii) Antarctica remains covered with ice throughout the year.
Ans: True
Antarctica remains covered with ice throughout the year.

(iv) South America is also known as Latin America.
Ans: True
South America is also called Latin America.

(v) The Indian Ocean is not named after any country.
Ans: False
The Indian Ocean is named after a country, India.