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37 flashcards for Representation of Geographical Features (ICSE Class 7 Geography) to test yourself on key terms and facts.

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Card 1Topographical Maps

What is a topographical map?

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A topographical map is a detailed and accurate graphic representation of features that appear on the Earth's surface. It shows both natural features like hills and rivers, and man-made features like r…

Card 2Topographical Maps

Why are topographical maps useful?

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Topographical maps are useful for travel, military work, geography study, navigation, and planning by engineers, surveyors, town planners, tourists, geographers, and geologists. They give a clear pict…

Card 3Topographical Maps

Which department prepared topographical maps in India?

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Topographical maps in India were prepared by the Survey of India Department. The Survey of India also developed the Sahyog mobile application for collecting, storing, and sharing ground verified data …

Card 4Topographical Maps

Who was Sir George Everest?

Answer

Sir George Everest was the most famous Surveyor General of India, and Mount Everest was named after him. He is an important historical figure connected with surveying in India.

Card 5Colours on Maps

What do the colours blue, red, and yellow show on a topographical map?

Answer

Blue shows water bodies such as perennial lined wells, perennial streams, lakes, ponds, and other water bodies. Red shows settlements, permanent huts, and cities. Yellow shows cultivable land, plateau…

Card 6Colours on Maps

What do the colours brown, green, white, and black show on a topographical map?

Answer

Brown shows height, relief, and contour lines. Green shows forests or lowland areas. White shows rocky area or badland and uncultivable land. Black shows dry streams and surveyed trees.

Card 7Grid Reference

What is a grid reference?

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A grid reference is the system used to locate a feature on a topographical map using eastings and northings. It helps find the exact position of natural and man-made features on the map.

Card 8Grid Reference

From which corner is grid reference reading started?

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The origin for grid reference reading is the South-West corner of the map. Eastings are read first, and then northings are read after that.

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Key topics in Representation of Geographical Features include Topographical Survey Maps, Colours Used on Topographical Sheets, Grid Reference, Scale and Its Types. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
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