MCQ Chapter 9 Geography Class 8 Maharashtra Board MCQ For All Chapters – Geography Class 8MAP SCALE 1. What is the purpose of surveying before making a map?To add colors to the mapTo determine the ground distances accuratelyTo draw mountains and riversTo find the shortest route between two placesQuestion 1 of 202. What is the meaning of the representative fraction (RF) in a numerical scale?The number of colors used in a mapThe ratio between map distance and ground distanceThe number of landmarks in a given areaThe total number of maps producedQuestion 2 of 203. Why are numerical scales considered global scales?They can be used in any country regardless of the measuring systemThey are written in different languagesThey help in naming places on a mapThey are easy to read for everyoneQuestion 3 of 204. What happens to the level of detail when using a large-scale map?Details increaseDetails decreaseDetails remain the sameOnly names of cities are shownQuestion 4 of 205. What type of map is commonly found in an atlas?Large-scale mapSmall-scale mapCity mapBlueprintQuestion 5 of 206. If a numerical scale is 1:100,000, what does it mean?1 cm on the map represents 100,000 cm on the ground1 cm on the map represents 1 km on the ground1 cm on the map represents 10 km on the ground1 cm on the map represents 100 km on the groundQuestion 6 of 207. Why do world maps use small scales?To fit large areas into a small spaceTo show detailed streets and buildingsTo focus on a single countryTo reduce map colorsQuestion 7 of 208. Why do city maps use large scales?To cover a vast areaTo show details like streets, parks, and landmarksTo make the map look biggerTo include world mapsQuestion 8 of 209. How does a map scale help travelers?By providing accurate distancesBy changing the landscapeBy predicting the weatherBy naming placesQuestion 9 of 2010. What does "1 cm = 60 km" in a verbal scale mean?Each cm on the map equals 60 km in real lifeThe map is 60 cm longThe map is 60 km wideThe distance is measured in inchesQuestion 10 of 2011. How do numerical and verbal scales differ?Numerical scales use numbers, while verbal scales use wordsNumerical scales use colors, while verbal scales use imagesVerbal scales are more accurate than numerical scalesVerbal scales change with resizing, but numerical scales do notQuestion 11 of 2012. What is the purpose of a linear scale?To visually show distances on a mapTo measure temperaturesTo create map legendsTo show population densityQuestion 12 of 2013. What is a disadvantage of a verbal scale?It does not change proportionally when maps are resizedIt is difficult to understandIt is inaccurateIt requires advanced mathematical skillsQuestion 13 of 2014. What is an advantage of using numerical scales?They are universally understoodThey do not require language interpretationThey remain accurate across different measurement systemsAll of the aboveQuestion 14 of 2015. How do you classify a map with a scale of 1:5,000?Large-scale mapSmall-scale mapMedium-scale mapNo scale mapQuestion 15 of 2016. Which unit is commonly used for numerical scales?KilometersAny unit of lengthPoundsDegrees CelsiusQuestion 16 of 2017. Why is it necessary to mention a map scale?To help users understand distancesTo decorate the mapTo increase the size of the mapTo make maps look scientificQuestion 17 of 2018. If a scale is written as 1:250,000, what does it mean?1 unit on the map represents 250,000 units on the ground1 km represents 250,000 cm1 inch represents 250 kmThe map covers 250,000 locationsQuestion 18 of 2019. What is the advantage of a graphical scale over a numerical scale?It adjusts when the map is resizedIt provides a more detailed descriptionIt is easier to memorizeIt is not affected by unitsQuestion 19 of 2020. How can distances between two points on a curved map be measured without a ruler?Using a thread or stringUsing a pencilUsing a compassBy guessingQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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