1.Define Globe?
A small model of the earth round in shape , like a ball.
2.Define Explorer?
Some one who travels around the world in order o learn about it .
3.Define Axis?
An imaginary line passing through the centre of the earth on which the earth spins.
4.Define map ?
A drawing of the whole or part of the earth’s surface on to a flat surface or paper.
5.Define plan ?
A map that shows small areas in details such as a street he use a room .
6.Define Atlas?
Maps put together in a book.
7.Scale
A ratio between the distance of two places on the map and the actual distance of these places on the ground.
8.Define Legend.
The legend of a map explain the colours and symbols used on it mean.
9.Define Grid
The lines drawn to form squares on a map are called grid. A grid helps to locate a place easily on a map.
10.Shortnote on the Globe?
Explain the meaning of the term ‘model of the earth’ used for the globe.Now display a globe in class and ask questions on its shape. Also show on orange in class and enquire about its shape. The probable answer will be that it is also round but not a will be that it is also round but not a perfect one. Now draw an analogy between the shapes of the globe and the orange and explain to the class that the earth’s shape is actually geoid.
11.What is a globe? Why is a globe not very useful?
An object shaped like a ball with a map of the word on its surface, usally with a stand so that it ( an be tuned , is called a globe.
•A globe is not very useful because we cannot see all the places at the sometime
•It is difficult to carry a globe from one place to another place
•All the places on the earth can not be shown a globe
12.What are the different types of map?
The different of maps are.
a)Physical map
b)Political map
c)Thematic Map
13.Name the four important components of the language of a map.
The four important components of the language of a map are follows.
(a)Direction
(b)Scale
(c)Colour and synbols
(d)Legends or key
14.Write about the different colours used in a map?
All maps follow a common scheme of colors.
(a)Water bodies are always shown in blue
(b)Mountain and high and are shown in brown and yellow. Snow – covered areas are shown in while
(c)Planes and lowlands are shown in green
15.Why maps are easier to handle compared to a globe?
Maps are small and handy. They can be folded and carried easily to different places. There are maps are easier to handle Compared to a globe.
16.How long did it take for Ferdinand Magellan to complete his journey?
Ferdinand Magellan took three years to complete his journey.
17.State the differences between a globe and a map.

18.What information we get from the following maps?

(a)Physical map
(b)Political map
(c)Thematic map
(a ) Physical maps show physical features such as mountain , seas , lakes , rivers , forest or farms.
(b) Political maps show countries capital cities and other important places
(c) Thematic maps tell as about how much rainfall a place gets whether the land is desert or a forest , hilly or flat.
19. What do you understand by language of a map?
The language of a map include, direction scale , colour and symbol, and legend or key in order to understand it.
20.Write the importance of colours and symbols to understand a map.
It is important to understand the colours and symbols of a map because they help nus to read the map. All maps, follow a standard scheme of colours.
21.Why is direction an important part of a map?
Direction is the most important part of a map because it helps a to locate a place easily.
22.Name the direction which lies between south and the east?
The direction that lies between south and east is south east.
23.How is a globe useful?
Being a spherical model of the earth globe gives as a clear picture of what the earth actually looks like . It helps in the study of the earth and gives as an idea about the shape and location of different.
24.State the Advantages of a map over a globe?
The advantage of a map over a globe are,
•Maps are small and handy.
•Maps can be folded and carried easily from one place to another
•Maps show small areas in great details while the globe only shows what the earth actually looks like.
25 . Why are symbols marked on a map?
Symbols are marked on a map show cities, , capital , points , railways, bridges, roads airports, hospital post offices, rivers , boundaries and many other such things.
26.Answer the one word?
(a)Maps that show countries , capital and other important places – political maps
(b)Maps put together in a book – Atlas
(c)Size and distance between places on a map – scale
(d)Water bodies are shown in this colour on a map – Blue
(e)Plains and lowlands are shown in this colour – Green.
27.What is the difference between a political map and a physical map?
Political maps show countries capital cities and other important places. Political map related to places. Then physical map show physical feature such as mountain , seas , lakes river, forestor farms.