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Maps and Locations

CBSE · Class 5 · Mathematics

Complete topic list for Maps and Locations in CBSE Class 5 Mathematics. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 5 Mathematics

Topics in Maps and Locations

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1. Finding Directions

  • One way to find directions is by facing the rising Sun.
  • The Sun rises in the east.
  • If a child is facing the rising Sun, the front points east.
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2. Reading Routes on a Street Map

  • A route is the path taken from one place to another.
  • The bus route to the school trip begins at the parking area.
  • Children are picked up at Stop 1 and Stop 2.
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3. Metro Map Reading

  • Children get off the bus at Qutb Minar metro station.
  • Children must get off the metro at Supreme Court metro station to reach the zoo.
  • Qutb Minar station is on the Yellow Line.
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4. Ant Movement on a Grid

  • The ant can only crawl along dotted lines on the grid.
  • The arrows show the direction in which the ant can move.
  • To reach the laddoos, the ant has to crawl 2 cm towards the east.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Reading maps and finding locations

Finding directionsStreet map routeMetro map routeGrid and coordinatesAnimal and object locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Maps and Locations for CBSE Class 5 Mathematics?
Maps and Locations covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 5 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Maps and Locations — CBSE Class 5 Mathematics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 36 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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