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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks:

   1. _________ are imaginary lines joining places having the same height above mean sea level.
   2. In a _______ slope the contours are drawn close to one another.
   3. A ________ is a lowland between two mountain peaks and provides a passage.
   4. _________ settlements develop along river valleys and in fertile plains.
   5. _________ settlements are located along a railway line.
2. 2.

   Match the following:

   Column A	Column B
   1. Difference of height between two consecutive contours	(a) Spot Height
   2. Ribbon-Patterned Settlements	(b) Grid
   3. Height of a point on the ground above mean sea level	(c) Eastings
   4. Set of lines used to find the location of a place	(d) Contour Interval
   5. Vertical lines running from north to south in a topographical map	(e) Linear Settlements

    

3. 3.

   Distinguish between Steep Slope and Gentle Slope.

4. 4.

   Distinguish between Ridge and Saddle.

5. 5.

   Distinguish between Temporary and Permanent Settlements.

6. 6.

   Distinguish between Nucleated and Linear Settlements.