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    This document provides an exercise on maps and globes from a 5th grade social science textbook. It includes questions and detailed answers about the differences between maps and globes, the four directions shown on maps, different types of maps, and how to use a linear scale to measure distances on a map. There are also "hot questions" asking about why Earth is called the "blue planet" and providing value-based questions about supporting family members.

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    April 07, 2018

    Class 5
    Chapter 1
    Maps and Globe
    Question Answers
    Q1. Write Short Answers:-
    1. Name the seven continents.
    Ans:
    1. Asia
    2. Africa
    3. North America
    4. South America
    5. Antarctica
    6. Europe
    7. Australia

    2. Name the ve oceans.


    Ans:
    1. Paci c Ocean
    2. Atlantic Ocean
    3. Indian Ocean’
    4. Antarctic Ocean
    5. Arctic Ocean

    3. Why it is important to understand the language of maps?


    Ans: In order to understand the information given on a map, it is
    important to understand the language of maps.

    4. Why are all maps drawn to scale?


    Ans: All maps are drawn to scale because all maps are not as large as
    the area as they depict.
    Q2. Answer the following questions in detail:-
    1 Compare a globe and a map List the advantages and disadvantages of
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    1. Compare a globe and a map. List the advantages and disadvantages of
    each.
    Ans:
    Maps 1.
    1.   A map is drawn on a at A globe is round model of
    surface. the earth.

    2.   Map shows continents, Globe shows the shape,


    countries, cities, size and location of the
    neighbourhood and continents and water
    market places. bodies.
    Advantages of Maps Advantages of Globes
    1.   Maps are easy to carry. Globes represents the
    earth in a simple and
    accurate way.
    2.   Maps are very useful to Globe helps us to
    depict areas in detail. understand movements of
    the earth on its axis and
    around the sun.
    Disadvantages of Maps Disadvantages of Globe
    1.   A curved surface of the Globe shows only one
    earth cannot be shown side of the earth.
    accurately on a paper.
    2.   It does not tell about the Globe cannot be carried
    shape and movements of easily.
    the earth.

    3. Name the four directions. How do maps show directions?


    Ans: Name of the four directions are:-
    I. North
    II. South
    III. East
    IV. West
    Draw diagram of direction given in the book on page number 8
    a. The directions on the map are shown by an arrow which is
    marked ‘N’.
    b. This indicate the north direction.
    c. Once we know the north direction. We can easily nd the other
    directions.
    d. All maps follow the same method to show directions.
    4. Differentiate between physical and political maps.
    Ans:
    Political maps Physical maps
    1.   Political maps show political Physical maps show
    boundaries of countries, physical features like
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    states, cities and other mountains, valleys,


    political divisions. plateaus, plains, rivers
    and seas.

    5. What is a linear scale? How do you see it? Explain with the help of an
    example.
    Ans: Linear scale is to measure the distance on a map. This scale is
    shown as a straight line, divided into units of length.
     To measure the distance between the two places, the following method
    has to be followed:
    a. Take a India political map.
    b. Take a thread or a strip of paper.
    c. Measure the distance between the two places, say Delhi to
    Kolkata, using a thread or a strip of paper.
    d. Pull the thread straight from Delhi and Kolkata.
    e. The length of a thread or a piece of paper between Delhi and
    Kolkata is distance between the two cities.
    f. Now place the thread on the linear scale and calculate the
    actual distance.
     HOT QUESTION   
    Q. Why is the earth called the “blue planet” especially when viewed from
    the space?
    Ans: The Earth is called blue planet because:
    The ¾ part of the earth is covered with water.
    The water appears blue in colour.
    So when we see the earth from the space it appears blue in coloured.
    That is why the earth is called “blue Planet”.

    Value based Question:-


    Q: The earth supports life and helps all living beings to survive. Do you
    support your family members when they need you? Give example?
    Ans: The earth has air and water which is very necessary to live. Thus it
    supports life.
    Yes I also support my family members.
    I usually help my mother in household works.
    I help my dad by cleaning his car.
    I also help my younger brother in his home work.

    Humaun Kabir 11 April 2018 at 18:31


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