One Mark Questions Answers

Social Science : Geography

MAPPING SKILLS

I. Choose the correct answer

1. ____________ indicates the purpose or theme of the map.

a) Title

b) Scale

c) Direction

d) Legend

Answer : a) Title

2. Standard symbols that are used in maps to convey a definite meaning are called ____________.

a) conventional signs and symbols

b) coordinates

c) grid references

d) directions

Answer : a) conventional signs and symbols

3. GPS consists of a constellation of satellites.

a) 7

b) 24

c) 32

d) 64

Answer : b) 24

II. Match the following

l. The art and science of mapping – a. USA

2. Actual shape of the earth – b. Geoid

3. NAVSTAR – c. Cartography

Answers

l. The art and science of mapping – Cartography

2. Actual shape of the earth – Geoid

3. NAVSTAR – USA

III. Consider the given statements and choose the right option given below

1. Assertion (A) : The points at which the vertical and horizontal lines of the grid intersect are called coordinates.

Reason (R) : The lines that run horizontally and vertically are called Northings and Eastings respectively.

(a) Both (A) and (R) are true; (R) explains (A)

(b) Both (A) and (R) are true; (R) does not explain (A)

(c) (A) is correct; (R) is false

(d) (A) is false; (R) is true

Answer : (a) Both (A) and (R) are true; (R) explains (A)

2. Assertion (A) : The legend of a map does not help us to understand the information in a map.

Reason (R) : It is usually placed at the left or right corner at the bottom of the map.

(a) (A) is false; (R) is true

(b) Both (A) and (R) are true ; (R) does not explain (A)

(c) (A) is correct; (R) is false

(d) Both (A) and (R) are true; (R) explains (A)

Answer : (a) (A) is false; (R) is true