Map Features and Functions

Mr. Prakash introduces the essential features of a map, which include title, direction, scale, legend, and grid. He explains each feature in detail, starting with the scale, which is the ratio of distances on paper to actual ground distances. Directions are covered next, highlighting cardinal and intermediate directions. The importance of map titles is discussed, followed by the role of legends in explaining symbols and colors used on maps. Finally, the grid system is explained, emphasizing its role in locating places on a map using latitudes and longitudes.

Which of the following is NOT an essential feature of a map?

• Color

• Direction

• Grid

• Title

What does a scale of 1:75,000 on a map indicate?

• 1 cm on the map equals 75,000 cm on the ground

• 1 cm on the map equals 75,000 meters on the ground

• 1 cm on the map equals 75,000 inches on the ground

• 1 cm on the map equals 75,000 kilometers on the ground

Why is a scale necessary for map-making?

• To show the actual size of objects

• To provide a 3D view of the terrain

• To fit large areas onto small paper

• To enhance the color of the map

Which direction is typically indicated by an arrow with the letter 'N' on a map?

• South

• East

• North

• West

What are the four cardinal directions?

• North, South, Up, Down

• North, East, South, Up

• North, South, East, West

• Left, Right, Up, Down

What does the title of a map indicate?

• The information the map conveys

• The type of map

• The scale of the map

• The color scheme of the map

What is the purpose of a legend on a map?

• To explain symbols and colors used

• To indicate the map's direction

• To provide a scale

• To show the map's title

What are conventional signs on a map?

• Symbols used for decoration

• Signs used only in local maps

• Internationally accepted symbols

• Signs that change with each map

What is the function of a grid on a map?

• To provide a decorative pattern

• To indicate the map's title

• To locate places accurately

• To enhance the map's color

What are the vertical lines on a map's grid called?

• Longitudes

• Equators

• Latitudes

• Meridians