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Answer in brief

Name the different methods to represent the Earth.


Earth is our home planet. It provides us life and protects us from space. Earth is the fifth largest planet in our solar system.


Different methods to represent earth:


*Map


*Toposheets


*Topomaps


*Globe


Map: A drawing of the earth’s surface or part of that surface, showing the shape and position of different countries.


Toposheets: Toposheets is a kind of map that shows the topographic feature of an area.


Topomaps: Topographic map is a type of map characterised by large scale details and quantitative representation of relief. It represents accurate feature of earth surface.


Globe: Globe is a spherical model of earth. Globe of earth is called terrestrial globe. It show land masses and water bodies.


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2

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)


 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 B

Answer in brief

What is a map?


 4 C

Answer in brief

What are the components of a map?