CBSE Class 6 Social Science Geography Maps Worksheet

Q1.Define the following:-

       Map, physical map, political map, thematic map, scale of map, small scale map,large scale map , cardinal points, conventional symbols, sketch

Q2.Why do we need a map? Into how many types maps can be divided?

Q3.Give uses and limitations of map?

Q4.How are maps useful?

Q5.What is north line?

Q6What is importance of compass?

Q7. What do you know about conventional symbols?

Q8.What is an atlas?

Q9.Draw diagrams of cardinal points, compass, symbols Match the following____

                      A                                                                                              B

     1. Map showing different countries                                                 Yellow-brown

     2. Map showing physical features                                                   political map

     3. Color used to show                                                                       plains blue

     4. Colour used to                                                                               plateau green

     5. Color used to show                                                                       water physical map

Q11. Tick the correct answer:-

   a)A replica of earth _______ map, globe,

   b) Trees are shown on map _________symbol , green dot

   c)Sketch is ________rough drawing, shows details

    d)Physical map shows _________ peak population.

Q12. Get up early in the morning. Go to an open space in your house and observe the directions during sunrise.

Fill in the blanks.

1. A ________________ can be useful when we want to study the earth as a whole.
Answer : Globe

2. Maps showing distribution of forests are called _________________
Answer : Thematic maps

3. _____________________ is an instrument used to find out main directions.
Answer : Compass

4. Internationally agreed symbols are called ___________________ symbols.
Answer : Conventional

5. __________________ maps give more information than small scale map.
Answer : Large scale

6. The ________________ colour is used for showing water bodies.
Answer : Blue

7. _______________ give a lot of information in a limited space.
Answer : Symbols

8. A rough drawing drawn without scale is called a ______________
Answer : Sketch

9. __________________ map shows natural features of the earth.
Answer : Physical