Important Questions Class 8 Chapter 9 Geography Maharashtra Board

Imp Questions For All Chapters – Geography Class 8

Map Scale

Short Questions

1. What is a verbal scale in maps?

• A verbal scale expresses the map distance using words, such as “1 cm = 60 km.”

2. What is the ratio used to express a numerical scale?

• A numerical scale is written as a ratio, e.g., 1:60,00,000.

3. What does a large-scale map represent?

• A large-scale map shows a small area in greater detail.

4. Give one example of a small-scale map.

• A world map is an example of a small-scale map.

5. What is the function of a graphical scale in maps?

• A graphical scale shows distance using a line marked with measurements.

6. What happens to the graphical scale when a map is resized?

• The graphical scale adjusts with the map size.

7. What is the actual distance if the numerical scale is 1:1,00,000 and map distance is 2 cm?

• The actual distance is 2 km (2 × 1,00,000 ÷ 100,000).

8. How is the height of students reduced in a photograph similar to a map scale?

• Both follow the principle of proportionate reduction.

9. What is the importance of a map scale?

• It helps convert map distances to real-world distances.

10. Why is a numerical scale considered a global scale?

• It is independent of measurement units and works universally.

Long Questions

1. Explain why a painter holds a pencil while drawing a landscape.

• A painter holds a pencil to estimate the scale of the landscape, which helps in creating an accurate sketch similar to how scales are used in maps.

2. What are the three methods of expressing a map scale?

• Map scales can be expressed verbally (e.g., 1 cm = 60 km), numerically (e.g., 1:60,00,000), and graphically using a line marked with distances.

3. How is a large-scale map different from a small-scale map?

• A large-scale map covers a small area in detail, while a small-scale map covers a large area with less detail.

4. Why is a graphical scale more useful than a verbal or numerical scale?

• A graphical scale adjusts automatically when the map is resized, making it more adaptable for different formats.

5. How does the concept of map scale apply to photographs of students?

• Just like map scales, the height of students in a photograph reduces proportionally, maintaining the same ratio.

6. What happens if a numerical scale is not mentioned on a map?

• Without a numerical scale, it becomes difficult to accurately calculate the actual ground distance from the map.

7. Explain how surveying helps in creating accurate maps.

• Surveying measures actual ground distances, which are then converted to map distances using a scale.

8. Why is a numerical scale independent of units of measurement?

• A numerical scale is based on ratios, so it remains consistent regardless of whether the unit is meters or miles.

9. How does a map scale help in understanding travel distances?

• A map scale allows calculation of actual distances, helping travelers estimate travel time and cost.

10. Why are most atlas maps considered small-scale maps?

• Atlas maps cover large areas with less detail, fitting more geographical information into a smaller space.