Chapter 1 Locating Places on the Earth Worksheet

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What is a map primarily used for?
a) Showing where things are and how to get to them
b) Displaying random drawings
c) Creating confusion about directions
d) None of the above
Ans: a) Showing where things are and how to get to them

Q2: What is the purpose of a scale on a map?
a) To measure the weight of the map
b) To represent distances on the ground accurately
c) To confuse readers about distance
d) To decorate the map
Ans: b) To represent distances on the ground accurately

Q3: What do the cardinal directions on a map represent?
a) Intermediate directions
b) Primary directions
c) Religious symbols
d) None of the above
Ans: b) Primary directions

Q4: What do symbols represent on a map?
a) Actual buildings and elements
b) Fictional characters
c) Random drawings
d) None of the above
Ans: a) Actual buildings and elements

Q5: What is the purpose of an atlas?
a) To confuse readers about geography
b) To provide a collection of maps
c) To display fictional locations
d) None of the above
Ans: b) To provide a collection of maps

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: A map is like a _________ guide.
Ans: treasure

Q2: Symbols on a map represent different kinds of __________.
Ans: buildings

Q3: The scale on a map helps in representing distances on the ________.
Ans: ground

Q4: An atlas is a book or collection of ________.
Ans: maps

Q5: Symbols are used on maps to represent features when there is limited space for ________.
Ans: drawings

True or False

Q1: Maps primarily show where things are and how to get to them. (True/False)
Ans: True

Q2: Symbols on a map do not represent any real elements. (True/False)
Ans: False

Q3: The scale on a map is not necessary for representing distances accurately. (True/False)
Ans: False

Q4: An atlas is a collection of maps. (True/False)
Ans: True

Q5: Symbols on a map are used to represent features when there is limited space. (True/False)
Ans: True

Match the Following

Ans: