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Representation of Geographical Features — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 7 · Geography

Representation of Geographical Features revision notes for ICSE Class 7 Geography: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 7 Geography syllabus.

44 questions37 flashcards3 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Topographical Survey Maps

  • Topographical maps show both natural and man-made features of an area.
  • Examples of man-made features include highways, huts, cart tracks, hospitals, post offices, perennial lined wells, canals, dams, police stations, and dispensaries.
  • Examples of natural features include ridges, conical hills, dry tanks, streams, dry rivers with water channels, and broken ground.
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2. Colours Used on Topographical Sheets

  • Blue represents waterbody, perennial lined wells, perennial streams, lakes, ponds, and water bodies in general.
  • Red represents settlements, permanent huts, and cities.
  • Yellow represents cultivable land, plateaus, deserts, and plains.
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3. Grid Reference

  • Grid references help locate a feature on a topographical map.
  • The grid is made of vertical and horizontal lines.
  • Vertical lines are called eastings.
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4. Scale and Its Types

  • Scale shows the relation between distance on the map and actual distance on the land.
  • Scale can be written as a ratio between map distance and ground distance using the same unit.
  • Large scale maps show a small area in greater detail.

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Key Concepts

A topographical map is a detailedDifferent colours show different typesA grid reference helps locate placesScale shows the relation between distanceRepresentative Fraction is a numerical scale

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Representation of Geographical Features for ICSE Class 7 Geography?
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.
How should I revise Representation of Geographical Features for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Representation of Geographical Features. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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