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Consider the given statements and choose the right option given below

Assertion (A) The legend of a map does not help us to understand the information in a map.


Reason (R) It is usually placed at the left or right corner at the bottom of the map.


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


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


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


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


The legend of a map helps us to understand the information in a map because it is graphical representation of information. It is one of the components of map and it is placed at the left or right corner at the bottom of the map. Without the legend, the colour scheme on the map would make no sense to the viewer.

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1 E

Choose the best answer

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


 3

Match the following

1. The art and science of mapping - a) USA


2. Thematic mapping - b) Geoid


3. Actual shape of the earth - c) Inmarsat


4. A satellite - d) Political maps


5. NAVSTAR - e) Cartography


 4 A

Answer in brief

Name the different methods to represent the Earth.