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Which one of the following maps shows us a very large area with less details? ___________.


A. Large scale


B. Thematic


C. Physical


D. Small scale


Option d) is correct because small scale map shows us a very large area with lesser details. They are used to show important features like mountains, plateau etc.


Option a) is incorrect because large scale map shows us a smaller area with more details.


Option b) is incorrect because thematic map is used to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area.


Option c) is incorrect because physical map is used to show landforms, bodies of water and other geographical features.

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___________ indicates the purpose or theme of the map.


A. Title


B. Scale


C. Direction


D. Legend


 1 C

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Standard symbols that are used in maps to convey a definite meaning are called ___________.


A. conventional signs and symbols


B. coordinates


C. grid references


D. directions


 1 E

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GPS consists of a constellation of ___________ satellites.


A. 7


B. 24


C. 32


D. 64


 2 A

Consider the given statements and choose the right option given below

Assertion (A): The points at which the vertical and horizontal lines of the grid intersect are called coordinates.


Reason (R): The lines that run horizontally and vertically are called Northings and Eastings respectively.


A. Both (A) and (R) are true ; (R) explains (A)


B. Both (A) and (R) are true ; (R) does not explain (A)


C. (A) is correct ; (R) is false


D. (A) is false ; (R) is true