MAPPING SKILLS
V. Give Reasons
1. Satellite imageries stimulate
map making.
Because
• All information is digital; it can be easily integrated with
software for image improvement.
• It is the only way to obtain data from inaccessible regions.
• It helps in constructing cheep base maps in the absence of
detailed land surveys.
2. Map is the basic tool of a
geographer.
Because
• Map illustrates the earth's surface clearly and effectively
through a combination of drawings, words and symbols. Maps form an integral
part in teaching geography. It is a location guide.
3. Grid references are essential
to find the exact location of places on a map.
Because
• The location of a place can be simply defined by its latitude
and longitude.
• The points at which the vertical lines (eastings) and
horizontal lines (Worthing) of the grid intersect are called coordinates. They
help to find the exact place.
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