NCERT Solution for Class 6 Geography Chapter 4 Maps
A map is a sort of a plot or guide that is used for direction. A map is used to predict and figure out where things are located. It helps us to understand the complictions of our large sized Earth in an easy way. In this chapter, you will get to learn about three types of maps such as Physical maps, Politicla maps and Thematic maps. Three components of maps are - distance, symbol and direction. The NCERT Solution for class 6 Social Science Geography Chapter 4 provided here comprehensive and follows the latest syllabus of the CBSE board. The Solutions are solved systematically by experts.
Intext Question, Page - 24
Q. Look at the figure 4.1. (given in book) There is a scale. It may be used for measuring distance between places. For example the distance between the well and the tree is 5 cm. It means that the actual distance is 50 metres. Now the distance between the PO (A) to Karim's house (E) is 12 cm. It means 120 metres on the ground but you can not fly like a bird directly from E to A. You will have to walk on the road. Let us measure the total walking distance from E to C, then C to M, M to B and B to A. Add all these distances. This will be the total walking distance from Karim's house to the post office.
Answer:
The total walking distance between Karim's house and the Post Office is the sum of all distances, i.e.,
(E to C) + (C to M) + (M to B) + (B to A) which is equal to = 4.5 cm + 3 cm + 2 cm + 2 cm = 11.5 cm.
Therefore according to the scale
11.5 cm = 115 m.
Intext Question, Page - 27
Q. Look at the Figure 4.4 and find out :
(i) In which direction is the river flowing ?
Answer:
The river is flowing from North-East to South-west direction.
(ii) What kind of road passes by the side of village Dumri ?
Answer:
The metalled road passes by village Dumri.
(iii) Sunderpur is situated on what type of railway line.
Answer:
Sunderpur is situated on Broad gauge type of railway line.
(iv) The Police station is situated on which side of the railway bridge.
Answer:
The Police station is situated Eastern side of railway bridge.
(v) On which side of the railway line do the following lie :
(a) Chhatri
(b) Church
(c) Pond
(d) Mosque
(e) River
(f) Post and Telegraph Office
(g) Graveyard
Answer:
Exercises
1. Answer the following questions briefly.
(a) What are the three components of a map ?
Answer:
The three components of a map are distance, direction and symbols.
(b) What are the four cardinal directions ?
Answer:
The four cardinal directions are North, South, East and West.
(c) What do you mean by the term 'scale of the map' ?
Answer:
Scale of the map is the ratio between the actual distance on the ground and the distance on the map.
(d) How are maps more helpful than a globe ?
Answer:
A globe can be useful when we want to study the earth as a whole. But if we want to study only a part the earth, e.g., a continent or a country, it is of little help.
Map is the representation or a drawing of the earth's surface or a part of it drawn on a flat surface. It gives more information than a globe.
(e) Distinguish between a map and a plan.
Answer:
A map is a representation or a drawing of the earth's surface or a part of it drawn on a flat surface, according to a scale.
A plan is a drawing of a small area on a large scale. There are certain things we sometimes want to know, e.g. length and breadth of a room, which cannot be shown in a map. So we refer to drawings drawn to scale called a plan.
(f) Which map provides detailed information ?
Answer:
Large scale maps provide detailed information.
(g) How do symbols help in reading maps ?
Answer:
It is not possible to show and draw the actual shape and size of different features, e.g., railways, buildings. So they are shown with various symbols. Symbols give much information in a limited shape. With the use of symbols, maps can be drawn easily and are simple to read.
2. Tick the correct answers.
(a) Maps showing distribution of forests are
(i) Physical map
(ii) Thematic map
(iii) Political map
Answer:
(ii) Thematic map
(b) The blue colour is used for showing
(i) Water bodies
(ii) Mountains
(iii) Plains
Answer:
(i) Water bodies
(c) A Compass is used
(i) To show symbols
(ii) To find the main direction
(iii) To measure distance
Answer:
(ii) To find the main direction
(d) A scale is necessary
(i) For a map
(ii) For a sketch
(iii) For symbols
Answer:
(i) For a map