Exercise Chapter 1 Maps and Globes

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 five oceans.

Ans:

1.     Pacific 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 each.

Ans:

	Maps	1.
1.	A map is drawn on a flat surface.	A globe is round model of the earth.
2.	Map shows continents, countries, cities, neighbourhood and market places.	Globe shows the shape, size and location of the continents and water 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 depict areas in detail.	Globe helps us to understand movements of the earth on its axis and around the sun.
	Disadvantages of Maps	Disadvantages of Globe
1.	A curved surface of the earth cannot be shown accurately on a paper.	Globe shows only one side of the earth.
2.	It does not tell about the shape and movements of the earth.	Globe cannot be carried easily.

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 find 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 boundaries of countries, states, cities and other political divisions.	Physical maps show physical features like mountains, valleys, 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.