CBSE Class 5 Social Science Map Our Guide Worksheet

Lesson - 2 Map - Our Guides

I. Fill in the blanks

Question 1. A book of maps is called _____________________.
Answer: atlas
In simple words: An atlas is a bound collection of various maps.

Exam Tip: Remember that 'atlas' is derived from Greek mythology where Atlas held up the celestial spheres.

Question 2. A drawing of the earth or a part of it on a flat surface is called ________________________________.
Answer: map
In simple words: A map represents the spherical earth on a flat piece of paper or screen.

Exam Tip: Key distinction: A globe is spherical, whereas a map is flat.

Question 3. The direction between the north and west is the ________________________.
Answer: North-West
In simple words: The intermediate direction between North and West is North-West.

Exam Tip: Always write cardinal direction first, followed by the intercardinal direction (e.g., North-West, not West-North).

Question 4. The colours, signs and symbols on the map is the ________________________ of the map.
Answer: language (or key / legend)
In simple words: Symbols and colors act as the vocabulary to read a map.

Exam Tip: This is also referred to as the 'Key' or 'Legend' of the map.

Question 5. The map showing physical features like mountains , rive;s etc is called ________________________ map.
Answer: physical
In simple words: Physical maps display natural features such as rivers, mountains, and plateaus.

Exam Tip: Physical maps are also known as relief maps.

II. True or False.

Question 1. Maps can be drawn to show a country ,cities , even your neighbourhood. (          )
Answer: True
In simple words: Maps can be scaled to show large areas like countries or small areas like local colonies.

Exam Tip: Scale allows maps to represent any size of geographic area.

Question 2. Globe is easy to carry and gives a detail information. (          )
Answer: False
In simple words: Globes are bulky and difficult to carry, whereas maps provide detailed information and are portable.

Exam Tip: Remember that globes give a true 3D representation of the earth, but maps are much more portable and detailed for specific regions.

Question 3. There are 4 major directions and 4 sub - directions. (          )
Answer: True
In simple words: The 4 major directions are North, South, East, West, and the 4 sub-directions are North-East, North-West, South-East, South-West.

Exam Tip: Sub-directions are also called intermediate directions.

Question 4. Agricultural lands are shown in blue colour. (          )
Answer: False
In simple words: Blue color is used to show water bodies like oceans, seas, and rivers, not agricultural lands.

Exam Tip: Water = Blue, Plains/Agricultural lands = Green, Mountains = Brown.

Question 5. The word 'map' come from a Latin word 'mappo'. (          )
Answer: True
In simple words: The word map originates from the Latin word 'mappa', meaning napkin or cloth.

Exam Tip: Early maps were often drawn on cloth or linen.

IV. Give reason.

Question 1. Tourists carry map of the place and not globe.
Answer: Tourists carry maps instead of globes because maps are flat, lightweight, foldable, easy to carry in a pocket or bag, and provide detailed information about local streets, roads, and specific tourist locations which cannot be shown on a small, bulky globe.
In simple words: Maps are portable and show detailed local areas, unlike globes.

Exam Tip: Emphasize portability and level of local detail in your answer.

Question 2. Maps also have some errors.
Answer: Maps have errors because it is impossible to flatten a completely spherical three-dimensional surface (the Earth) onto a two-dimensional flat sheet of paper without causing some distortion in shapes, distances, or directions.
In simple words: Flattening a round ball onto a flat paper always causes stretching or distortion.

Exam Tip: Mention the word 'distortion' for full marks.

V. Choose the correct option.

Question 1. The map showing different countries, states is called
(a) Physical map
(b) political map
(c) atlas
Answer: (b) political map
Political maps show governmental boundaries, countries, states, and major cities.
In simple words: Political boundaries between countries and states are shown on political maps.

Exam Tip: Political = boundaries/countries; Physical = mountains/rivers.

Question 2. A person who makes maps is called a
(a) Cartographer
(b) geologist
(c) doctor
Answer: (a) Cartographer
A cartographer is a professional skilled in the science and art of drawing maps.
In simple words: Map-makers are called cartographers.

Exam Tip: Learn the spelling of cartographer carefully.

Question 3. A map without a scale is called a
(a) drawing
(b) sketch
(c) globe
Answer: (b) sketch
A rough drawing based on memory and spot observation without a scale is called a sketch.
In simple words: Unscaled rough drawings are sketches.

Exam Tip: Remember: Map = has scale; Sketch = no scale/rough drawing.

Question 4. The ratio between the size of the map and the area shown is called
(a) Scale
(b) ruler
(c) language of map
Answer: (a) Scale
Scale is the ratio between the actual distance on the ground and the distance shown on the map.
In simple words: Scale helps us measure real distances using map measurements.

Exam Tip: Scale is fundamental for converting map distance to ground distance.

VI. Using the atlas, Write the names of one neighbouring country / waterbody located in the following directions of India.

Question 1. North-east, East, West, South-west
Answer:
North-east: China (Tibet) / Bhutan
East: Bangladesh / Bay of Bengal
West: Pakistan / Arabian Sea
South-west: Arabian Sea
In simple words: Neighboring countries and surrounding water bodies are positioned relative to India's borders.

Exam Tip: Always verify directional positions using an official map or atlas.

VII. Colour the boxes to show the colour as used in a map

Question 1. Match/Colour the standard map colors for Deep water bodies, Forests, Mountains, Agricultural lands.
Answer:
Deep water bodies - Blue
Forests - Green
Mountains - Brown
Agricultural lands - Light Green / Yellow
In simple words: Standard colors represent specific geographical features on maps.

Exam Tip: Standard conventional colors are universally accepted on physical maps.

VIII. Mark the directions and sub-directions

Question 1. Mark the directions and sub-directions on the given outline map of India.
Answer:
Top = North, Bottom = South, Right = East, Left = West.
Between North and East = North-East.
Between North and West = North-West.
Between South and East = South-East.
Between South and West = South-West.
In simple words: The compass rose indicates all four cardinal and four intermediate directions.

Exam Tip: Practice drawing a clean compass rose with all 8 directions clearly labeled.