NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Social Science Geography Chapter 4 Maps

 

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Social Science Geography Chapter 4 Maps

1. Answer the following questions briefly:

(a) What are the three components of a map?

ans- (a) The three components of a map are—distance, direction and symbol.

(b) What are the four cardinal directions?

ans- (b) The four cardinal directions are—North, South, East and West.

(c) What do you mean by the term ‘the scale of the map’?

ans- (c) The term ‘the scale of the map’ means the ratio between the actual distance on the ground and the distance shown on the map.

(d) How are maps more helpful than a globe?

ans- (d) Maps provide more information than a globe. A globe can be useful when we want to study the earth as a whole. But when we want to study only a part of the earth, as about a country or a state, globe is of little help. In such a situation only maps are useful.

(e) Distinguish between a map and a plan.

(e) Differences between a map and a plan.

A map

I)  It is a representation of earth’s surface or a part of it, on a sheet of paper.

II)It can be used for representing countries, states, villages, town etc.

A plan

i)It is a drawing of a small area on a large scale, on a sheet of paper.

ii)It is used for representing those things which can't be shown in map, for example, the length and breadth of a room 

(f) Which map provides detailed information?

ans - (f) Large scale maps provide detailed information because of the following reasons.

• Large scale maps are drawn on big-sized papers.
• Maps are of very large size. They have more space to depict more information.

(g) How do symbols help in reading map?

ans- (g) With the use of symbols maps are more informative and easier to read because of the following reasons:

• The symbols are of the features in true form.
• Language does not put any problem in understanding the feature.
• Even the less educated can understand the information easily.

2. Tick the correct answer:

(a) Maps showing the distribution of forests are
(i)   Physical map                (ii)   Thematic map                  (iii)   Political map.

(b) The blue colour is used for showing
(i)   Water bodies                (ii)   Mountains                       (iii)   Plains.

(c) A compass is used
(i) To show symbols     (ii) To find the main direction (iii) To measure distance.

(d) A scale is necessary
(i)   For a map                    (ii)   For a sketch                     (iii)   For symbols.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to complete each sentence:

1. A……….. is used to show large areas like continents or countries on a paper.
2. A………. is an instrument used to find out main directions.
3. Maps have a…………. language that can be understood by all.
4. In a sketch match …………. is not needed.
5. Maps are more informative than a …………

Answers:

1. small scale
2. compass
3. universal
4. scale
5. globe.

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).

1. A globe is used to study the earth as a whole.
2. Political maps show natural features of the earth.
3. A large scale map is used to show large areas like countries on a paper,
4. There are four intermediate directions.
5. Large scale maps give less information than small scale maps.

Answers:

1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. False

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Geography Chapter 4 : MAPS  Questions

1. When do you use a globe?

We use a globe when we want to study the earth as a whole.

2. What is an atlas?

An atlas is a collection of maps.

3. What do physical maps show? 

Political maps show natural features of the earth such as mountains, plateans, plains, rivers, oceans, etc.

4. What do political maps show?

Political maps show cities, towns and villages and different countries and state of the world with their boundaries.

5. What do you mean by a thematic map? 

A map which gives focus on specific information is known as thematic map. For example, road maps, maps showing distribution of industries, etc.

6. Differentiate between a small scale map and a large scale map. 

(i) A small scale map is used to show large areas like continents or countries on a paper while a large scale map is used to show a small area such as village or town on a paper.
(ii)A large scale map is more informative than a small scale map.

7.What is called the north line?

Maps usually contain an arrow marked with the letter ‘N at the upper right hand comer. This arrow shows the north direction and is called the north line.

8. What is a compass?

A compass is an instrument used to find out main directions.

9. What are conventional symbols?  

Some symbols have a fixed meaning and are understood uniformally throughout the world. Such symbols are known as conventional symbols.

10. What colours are used for the following:
(i)mountains
(ii)plains
(iii)plateaus
(iv)water bodies

(i) Mountains    —   Brown colour
(ii)Plains —   Green
(iii)Plateaus —   Yellow
(iv)Water bodies —  Blue

11.What is a sketch map?

A sketch map is a rough drawing of an area. It is drawn without scale.

12. What is a plan?

A plan is a drawing of a small area on a large scale.

13. What are cardinal points and intermediate directions? [Imp.]

The four major directions—North, South, East and West are called cardinal points. Beside these major directions we have four intermediate directions—North-east (NE), South-east (SE), South-west (SW) and North-west (NW). The intermediate directions are very helpful in locating any place more accurately.

14.Write a note on ‘compass’.[Imp.]

The direction of a place is traced out with the help of a compass. It is an instrument used to find out main directions. Its magnetic needle always points towards north-south direction.

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