Map Reading

Samacheer Book Back Questions And Answers For Geography Standard 8 Full Book “Map Reading”

I Choose the correct answer:
1. The subject which deals with map making process is _____.
a) Demography
b) Cartography
c) Physiography
d) Topography

2. A map that shows the physical features of an area is called _____.
a) Cadastral map
b) Relief map
c) Climatic map
d) Resource map

3. Shallow water bodies are represented by _____ colour.
a) Yellow
b) Brown
c) Light blue
d) Dark blue

4. The maps which are known as plans are.
a) Cadastral maps
b) Topographical maps
c) Isoline maps
d) Transport maps

5. Actual distribution of population can be represented by _____.
a) lines
b) Shades
c) Dots
d) Contours

II Fill in the blanks:
1. The globe is the true representation of the _____.
2. A way of representing the spherical earth on a flat surface is _____.
3. A line that joins the points of equal elevation is _____.
4. Cadastral maps are usually maintained by _____.
5. _____ map is focused on a specific theme.

Answers:
1. Earth
2. Map projection
3. Isoline
4. Government
5. Thematic

III Choose the option which matches the following correctly:
1. Legend               A. 45º
2. North East          B. Brown colour
3. Contour Line      C. Thematic map
4. Cadastral map    D. Key of a map
5. Choropleth         E. Taxation

Answers:
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. E
5. C

IV Match the statement with the reason and select the correct answer:
1. Statement: Small scale maps can show only major features.
Reason: Due to lack of space, it shows large areas like Continents and countries.
a) Statement is true but reason is wrong.
b) Statement is wrong and reason is correct.
c) Both the statement and reasons are correct.
d) Both the statement and reasons are wrong.

2. Statement: The conventional signs and symbols are the keys of map reading.
Reason: These symbols give a lots of information in a limited area.
a) Both the statement and reasons are correct.
b) Statement is wrong and reason is correct.
c) Statement is true but reason is wrong.
d) Both the statement and reasons are wrong.