Worksheet Solutions: Maps and Map Reading | Footprints Class 6: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What does a globe represent?
(a) Two-dimensional model of the Earth
(b) Three-dimensional model of the Earth
(c) Map of the continents
Ans: (b)
"A globe represents a three-dimensional model of the Earth."

(ii) Which type of map is designed to show specific themes like population density?
(a) Political map
(b) Physical map
(c) Thematic map
Ans: (c)
"Thematic maps: These are especially designed to show a particular theme."

(iii) What is the purpose of the legend or index on a map?
(a) Show directions
(b) Give the key to symbols
(c) Provide the title
Ans: (b)
"The index or legend of a map gives the key to the symbols used on the map."

(iv) Why are sketches drawn quickly and not to scale?
(a) To save time
(b) To give a rough idea
(c) To show accurate distances
Ans: (b)
"Sketches can be drawn quickly to give a rough idea of the layout of a certain area or to show the route and locations of places."

(v) What is the main function of the north line on a map?
(a) Show boundaries
(b) Determine directions
(c) Provide a key
Ans: (b)
"The north line helps us to determine the three other main directions on the map."

Q2: Fill in the blanks

(i) Maps are drawings of the Earth's surface on a ____________.
Ans: flat surface

(ii) Plans are drawn to ____________.
Ans: scale

(iii) The scale of a map is the ratio between the map distance and the actual ____________ distance.
Ans: ground

(iv) A book of maps is called an ____________.
Ans: atlas

(v) Sketches are useful for giving a ____________ idea of an area.
Ans: rough

Q3: Match the Column (In a Table)

Ans:

Q4: True/False

 (i) A globe is the best tool to study small areas like villages.
Ans: False
A globe cannot show details of smaller areas.

(ii) Sketches are drawn to scale.
Ans: False
Sketches are rough and not drawn to scale.

(iii) Plans are inaccurate drawings.
Ans: False
Plans are accurate drawings that show more detail for a smaller area.

(iv) The north line helps determine directions on a map.
Ans: True
The north line helps in determining directions.

(v) Political maps focus on themes like population density.
Ans: False
Political maps show boundaries, not themes like population density.