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Geography Class 8th MCQs=361

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Maps & Diagrams                                   

  • Map: A representation of the features of an area of the Earth or Whole of the Earth on a flat surface according to a scale is called Map.
  • To making map fun or technique is called Cartography.
  • Distribution Map: Distribution maps prepared to show and compare distribution of different phenomenon, for example population, of areas, mineral reserves, production and division of Crops.
  • There are two types of Distribution map, Qualitative and quantitative map.
  • a)Qualitative Map: This type of map shows the varieties in the production.
  • b) Quantitative Map:  This type of map shows the quantity of any production. It has also two types Dot Maps and Shads Maps.
  • Atlas Maps: Atlas maps are prepared for countries, continents and world with less details and general information.
  • Topographical Map: It’s prepared for smaller areas with all the details.
  • Cadastral Maps: These are large scale maps.
  • Cadastral map contains more details as compared to Topographical Maps.
  • Cadastral map provides village level information like land or house ownership.
  • Statistical Diagram: In Geography diagrams are those conceptual sketches through which geographic information and data is transformed to the paper.  Types are۔۔۔ 
  • 1) Line Graph: In this diagram statistical data is displayed with the help of a line on graph, therefore it is called Line Graph. Two variables are discussed on a line graph.

  • 2) Bar Graph: In these days, bar graph widely used in geography.
  • In the graph we show quantities in bars of equal intervals.
  • The total quantity or production of any item is shown on a bar graph.

  • 3) Pie Graph: Sometimes the geographical data is displayed in the form of circle.
  • In pie graph 360 angles of a circle are divided in to sectors with the help of a formula.
     

MCQs                                                                       

The word map is derived from……language.
a) Arabic                     

b) Greek         
c) Persian                    

d) Latin

The word map has been derived from the Latin word “Mappa” which means a……………
a) Paper piece             

b) table cloth
c) cloth cover              

d) both b and d


Which of the following show features of the Earth on a plane paper?
a) Globe                      

b) Paper
c) Map                        

d) Cardinal direction

……….presents a picture of our land.
a) Globe                

b) Map
c) Shape                

d) All of the above

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