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)