1) What is Maps ?

Ans : True representation of the feature of earth’s surface on a two dimensional plain is called  a map.

2) Who prepared the first map ?

Ans : Anaximander

3) Which map is considered as the oldest map ?

Ans : The Mesopotamian map

4) Who is known as the father of modern cartography?

Ans : Mercator

5) What is atlas ?

Ans : Atlas is a collection of maps .

6) Who prepared an atlas by combining many maps ?

Ans : Abraham Ortelius

7) What is cartography ?

Ans : Cartography is the science of map making

8) One who prepares maps is known as …………

Ans : Cartographer

9) What is Sketches ?

Ans : Sketches are drawings having limited information about a place.

10) What is Plans ?

Ans : Plans are prepared based on exact measurements, location details, scales and direction.

11) …………. are clear and accurate illustration of comparatively larger areas.

Ans : maps

12) What are the essential elements of a map ?

Ans : 

• Title

• Scale

• Direction

• Latitude and Longitude

• Conventional symbols and colours

• Index