7th Social Science – Map Reading Assessment
I. Choose the Correct Answer
- The science of map making is called __________.
a) Geography
b) Cartography
c) Physiography
d) Physical Geography
Answer: b) Cartography - North, South, East and West are four directions are called as __________.
a) Cardinal
b) Geographical
c) Latitudinal
d) Angels
Answer: a) Cardinal - Cultural maps show the __________ features.
a) Natural
b) Man-made
c) Artificial
d) Environmental
Answer: b) Man-made
II. Fill in the Blanks
- __________ is an essential tool of a geographer.
Answer: Map - The directions in between the cardinal directions are the intermediate __________.
Answer: Directions - __________ in a map explains the different colours and symbols used in it.
Answer: Legend - Cadastral maps are known as __________.
Answer: Village and Town Maps - Small scale maps show large areas like __________ and __________.
Answer: Continents, Countries
III. Circle the Odd One
- North East, Scale, North West, East
Answer: Scale - White, Snow, Highland, Plains
Answer: White - Relief map, Soil map, Physical map, Atlas
Answer: Atlas - Weather Forecasting, Climate, Rainfall, Temperature
Answer: Weather Forecasting
IV. Match the Following
| A | B |
|---|---|
| 1. Upper right corner | e) ‘N’ letter |
| 2. Key (or) Legend | d) Colours and Symbols |
| 3. Large Scale map | b) District (or) town |
| 4. Physical map | c) Natural relief features |
| 5. Population map | a) Density and growth |
V. Examine the Following Statements
Question 1
1. An Atlas is a bound volume of different types of maps.
2. Atlas maps are drawn on smaller scale.
3. Insignificant details are omitted.
a) 1 and 3 are correct
b) 2 and 3 are correct
c) 1 and 2 are correct
d) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Answer: d) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Question 2
Statement I: Globe is a three-dimensional model of the Earth.
Statement II: It is easy to handle and carry as it can be rolled or folded.
a) Statement I is correct and II is wrong.
b) Statement I is wrong and II is correct.
c) Both statements are correct.
d) Both statements are wrong.
Answer: a) Statement I is correct and II is wrong.
VI. Name the Following
- Representing the earth on a flat surface.
Answer: Map - Ratio between the distance on a map and the ground distance.
Answer: Scale - A book which contains different kinds of maps.
Answer: Atlas - A map which shows administrative divisions.
Answer: Political Map
VII. Answer the Following
1. What is a Map?
A map is a representation of the Earth as a whole or a part of the Earth drawn on a flat surface according to a given scale. It shows continents, countries, cities and local areas with specific details.
2. What is Cartography?
The science of map-making is called Cartography. A person who draws maps is called a Cartographer.
3. What are Cardinal Directions?
North, South, East and West are called Cardinal Directions.
4. What is an Atlas?
An Atlas is a collection of maps in a book. Atlas maps are small-scale maps covering large areas like continents and countries.
VIII. Answer in Detail
1. Elements of a Map
- Title – Describes the information given in the map.
- Direction – Usually North orientation is shown.
- Scale – Ratio between map distance and ground distance.
- Legend (Key) – Explains symbols and colours.
2. Comparison of Map and Globe
| Map | Globe |
|---|---|
| Two-dimensional | Three-dimensional |
| Easy to carry | Not easy to carry |
| Shows detailed information | Cannot show detailed information |
IX. HOTS
Map is an essential tool for a traveller. Why?
A map helps a traveller to find directions, locate places, and follow correct routes easily.
X. Colours and Their Features in Maps
| Colour | Feature |
|---|---|
| White | Snow |
| Yellow | Agriculture |
| Green | Forest |
| Blue | Water bodies |
| Brown | Mountains & Hills |
| Red | Settlements & Roads |
| Black | Railway lines |
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