Fill in the blanks.

1. The science of map-making is called ___________.
2. Maps showing the distribution of crops, minerals and climatic zones are examples of ___________ maps.
3. There are ___________ main intermediate directional points.
4. The ___________ or ___________ of a map explains what the symbols and signs used in the map mean.
5. A ___________ is a rough drawing based on observation and is not drawn to scale.

Tick the sentences that are true. Correct the others.

1. A globe is a two-dimensional model of the Earth.
2. Physical maps show the boundaries of countries and states, and the location of capitals, important cities and towns.
3. Northeast is a cardinal point.
4. Small scale maps include cadastral maps and topographical maps.
5. Distances are shown accurately in sketches.
6. A syncline is a downward bending fold in the Earth's crust.

 A map is incomplete without a scale. Give reasons.

You can find the exact measurements of a house from a plan, but not from a sketch. Give reasons.

Why do we need models and tools to study the Earth?