Maps and Locations
CBSE · Class 5 · Mathematics
Summary of Maps and Locations for CBSE Class 5 Mathematics. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.
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Overview
Maps show places and help in finding directions. A direction can be found by facing the rising Sun, which helps to identify east, west, north, and south. Locations on a map can also be shown using routes, stations, and grid positions. In a zoo grid, the meeting point of a row and a column is written
Key Concepts
One way to find directions
One way to find directions is by facing the rising Sun. The Sun rises in the east, so east can be found first. Then the other directions can be named
The four main directions are east
The four main directions are east, west, north, and south. These directions help describe where one place is in relation to another place.
A street map shows roads
A street map shows roads, stops, and the path of travel. A route can be traced by following turns and directions carefully from one place to another.
Metro maps use coloured lines
Metro maps use coloured lines to show different routes. Qutb Minar station is on the Yellow Line, and Supreme Court station is on the Blue Line.
A grid has rows and columns
A grid has rows and columns. The position where the first row and first column meet is written as (1,1). The horizontal move is read first, and then t
Learning Objectives
- Identify the four cardinal directions.
- Use the rising Sun to find direction.
- Read simple street maps and follow routes.
- Understand metro lines and station names on a route.
- Read grid positions using coordinates.
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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