ICSE Class 10 Geography — Flashcards

A: A map is a two dimensional scaled representation of the Earth's surface or a part of it, showing physical and human-made features through a combination of symbols lines and colours. It is also a simpl

A: The Earth is three-dimensional, but a map is flat. A map projection helps represent the curved surface of the Earth on a plane surface. Without projection, the positions of places on a flat map would

A: Cartography is the art of map drawing which represents the world and its features on a flat surface. It is an important part of geography because it helps in presenting large amounts of information in

A: A topographical map shows both natural features and man-made features of an area. It helps in understanding relief, drainage, vegetation, roads, settlements, and land use by using symbols, colours, co

A: The National Grid Reference is the system in which surveyed territory is divided into 100 km x 100 km squares, each identified by two English alphabets. Each 100 km x 100 km sheet is further divided i

A: Eastings are vertical lines on a topographical map’s grid, numbered from West to East. Northings are horizontal lines, numbered from South to North. Eastings are stated first in a grid reference, foll

A: India extends from 8°N to 37°N latitudes and from 68°E to 97°E longitudes. Its precise coordinates are Lat. 8°4'N to 37°6'N and Long. 68°7'E to 97°25'E. This wide extent gives India varied physical co

A: India has an area of 3,287,240 sq km. It is described as the world's seventh largest country and has a varied landscape rich in natural resources.

A: The Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of India, dividing it into north temperate and south tropical lands. Still, India is essentially a tropical country because its climate is dominated by t