Grade 6 - Geography

Maps and Diagrams

Graded classwork
Name…………………………………………. Roll no ……………. Division……………
Topic- Maps and Diagrams Duration- 15 mins. Total marks: 10

Q.1 Identify the types of maps based on the details shown. [3]
1. Fig.1

Name the type of map – Thematic Map

2. Fig.2

Name the type of map – Political Map

3. Fig.3

Name the type of map – Physical Map

Q2. Identify the following images as a sketch or a plan. [2]

1. Fig.4

Identify the image - Plan

2.

Identify the image - Sketch

Q3. Complete the following table of differences between a sketch and a plan. [2]

Sketch Plan

1 Are rough drawings of a small area 1 Are detailed drawings of a small area

2 Are not drawn to scale but based on 2 Are always drawn to scale

observation.
Q4. Choose the correct answers from the given options. [3]
1. A map that provides detailed information in a bigger space about the features of the small
area
a. Small-scale map b. Large-scale map c. World Map

Large-scale map

2. A three-dimensional model of the Earth.

a. Map b. Globe c. Atlas

Globe

3. Choose the correct advantage of a map.

a. Maps provide limited information only.
b. Maps use different signs, symbols and colours to provide information.
c. The curved surface of the earth cannot be represented accurately on a flat surface.

Advantage – Maps use different signs, symbols and colours to provide information.

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