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Chapter 2 of Geography discusses various types of maps, including physical and political maps, and their uses in representing geographical features and administrative boundaries. It explains the advantages of maps and globes, highlighting that globes are the most accurate representation of the Earth. Additionally, the chapter covers essential elements of a map and the causes of distortions in map representations.

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GR 6 G2 Notes

Chapter 2 of Geography discusses various types of maps, including physical and political maps, and their uses in representing geographical features and administrative boundaries. It explains the advantages of maps and globes, highlighting that globes are the most accurate representation of the Earth. Additionally, the chapter covers essential elements of a map and the causes of distortions in map representations.

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Geography Chapter 2

Answer the following questions.


1. What type of map is used to show the physical features of an area?
● Physical maps are used to show geographical features like mountains, rivers, and plains

2. How are distortions in maps usually caused?


● Distortions in maps are usually caused by the Earth's curved surface not being able to
be shown on flat paper without error.

3. What does GIS stand for?


● GIS stands for Geographical Information System

4. Which type of map shows the administrative boundaries of regions?


● Political maps show the administrative boundaries of regions

5. Why are inflatable and folding globes considered useful?


● Inflatable and folding globes are considered useful because they are easier to carry and
store than traditional ones.

Answer the following in detail.

1. What are the advantages of maps?


● Maps can show minute details of landforms, roads, railways, towns, and villages with the
help of conventional symbols. They can be rolled or folded, stored, and carried around
easily.

2. What is a globe? What are its advantages?


● A globe is an accurate three-dimensional model of the Earth, mounted on a tilted shaft to
show the inclination of the Earth's axis and rotation.

The advantages of a globe include:

○ It shows the relative shapes, sizes, and directions of oceans and continents
accurately.
○ It helps in understanding how days and nights are caused.
3. Name the essential elements of a map.
● The essential elements of a map include:
○ Title
○ Direction
○ Scale
○ Legend
○ Grid

4. A globe is the most accurate model of the Earth. Give reason.


● A globe is considered the most accurate model of the Earth because it shows the Earth's
shape, size, and geographical features in a three-dimensional form. Unlike maps, globes
do have accurate proportions of landmasses and water bodies.

5. Distinguish between Physical maps and Political maps.


● Physical Maps:
○ Show geographical features like mountains, rivers, and plains.
○ Provide detailed information about the natural landscape
● Political Maps:
○ Show boundaries of countries, states, and cities.
○ Focus on human-made divisions rather than natural features

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