Class 5 EVS Globes and Maps

Class 5 EVS Globes and Maps

Class 5 EVS Globes and Maps Textbook solutions as well as Extra Fill in the blanks & True False .

A. Fill in the blanks:

1. A globe is a spherical model of the Earth.
2. A physical map shows physical features like mountains and rivers.
3. A person who makes a map is called a cartographer.
4. A scale is used to measure distances and locations on a map.

 

B. Strike out the incorrect answer:

1. A map/globe is a drawing of the geographical areas of the world on the flat surface. (Strike out “globe”)
2. Road/Political maps give information about national boundaries. (Strike out “Road”)
3. The part of Earth above/below the Equator is called the Southern Hemisphere. (Strike out “above”)
4. A latitude/longitude gives the position and location of a place from the Equator. (Strike out “longitude”)

C. Answer these in brief:

1. What is a globe? Why is it used?
A globe is a spherical model of the Earth. It is used to study the shape of the Earth and to understand the locations of continents, oceans, and countries.

 

2. Name any three types of maps.

Physical Maps
Political Maps
Climate Maps

 

3. Name some of the important latitudes visible on a map.

Equator (0°)
Tropic of Cancer (23°30′ N)
Tropic of Capricorn (23°30′ S)
Arctic Circle (66°30′ N)
Antarctic Circle (66°30′ S)

 

Q. Why are maps preferred over globes?
Maps are preferred over globes for the following reasons:
Maps can be rolled, folded, and carried anywhere, whereas globes are bulky and not portable.
Maps can show small features like towns, villages, roads, and landmarks clearly, which globes cannot.
There are different kinds of maps for specific information, like political maps, physical maps, road maps, etc., but a globe shows only general features.
Maps can represent large areas in more detail on a flat surface.

 

Q. list the features of the longitudes.
Imaginary lines running North-South to measure distance East or West of the Prime Meridian (0° longitude), also called the Greenwich Meridian.

They are numbered up to 180° East and West.

The Prime Meridian and the 180° meridian divide the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

 

Fill in the Blanks

1. A globe is a spherical model of the Earth.
2. A physical map shows natural features like mountains and rivers.
3. A person who makes maps is called a cartographer.
4. A scale is used to measure distances on a map.
5. A collection of maps is called an atlas.
6. The Prime Meridian is the 0° longitude line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.
7. The Equator divides the Earth into two equal halves.
8. The part of Earth above the Equator is called the Northern Hemisphere.
9. The Tropic of Capricorn lies at 23°30′ South of the Equator.
10. Political maps show countries, states, and boundaries.

 

True or False 

1. A globe can be easily folded and carried everywhere. — False
2. The Equator is an imaginary line dividing the Earth into two halves. — True
3. Physical maps show boundaries of countries. — False
4. The Arctic Circle lies at 66°30′ North of the Equator. — True
5. All longitudes meet at the North and South Poles. — True
6. The Prime Meridian is also called the Greenwich Meridian. — True
7. Road maps show details like roads, highways, and airports. — True
8. The Tropic of Cancer lies at 23°30′ South of the Equator. — False
9. Maps can show smaller places like towns and villages clearly. — True
10. India lies in the Western Hemisphere. — False