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Cartography and Indian Disaster Management

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary purpose of cartography?

  1. To create maps
  2. To study the Earth's surface
  3. To measure distances
  4. To navigate
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which type of map is used to show the physical features of an area?

  1. Topographic map
  2. Political map
  3. Thematic map
  4. Road map
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the scale of a map?

  1. The ratio of the distance on the map to the distance on the ground
  2. The size of the map
  3. The number of features shown on the map
  4. The level of detail shown on the map
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which type of map is used to show the distribution of a particular phenomenon?

  1. Topographic map
  2. Political map
  3. Thematic map
  4. Road map
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is a legend on a map?

  1. A key that explains the symbols used on the map
  2. A table of contents
  3. A scale bar
  4. A compass rose
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is a compass rose on a map?

  1. A key that explains the symbols used on the map
  2. A table of contents
  3. A scale bar
  4. A symbol that shows the direction of north
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is a scale bar on a map?

  1. A key that explains the symbols used on the map
  2. A table of contents
  3. A line that shows the distance between two points
  4. A symbol that shows the direction of north
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is a topographic map?

  1. A map that shows the physical features of an area
  2. A map that shows the political boundaries of an area
  3. A map that shows the distribution of a particular phenomenon
  4. A map that shows the roads in an area
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is a political map?

  1. A map that shows the physical features of an area
  2. A map that shows the political boundaries of an area
  3. A map that shows the distribution of a particular phenomenon
  4. A map that shows the roads in an area
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is a thematic map?

  1. A map that shows the physical features of an area
  2. A map that shows the political boundaries of an area
  3. A map that shows the distribution of a particular phenomenon
  4. A map that shows the roads in an area
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is a road map?

  1. A map that shows the physical features of an area
  2. A map that shows the political boundaries of an area
  3. A map that shows the distribution of a particular phenomenon
  4. A map that shows the roads in an area
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a map and a globe?

  1. A map is a flat representation of the Earth, while a globe is a three-dimensional representation of the Earth.
  2. A map is a two-dimensional representation of the Earth, while a globe is a one-dimensional representation of the Earth.
  3. A map is a smaller representation of the Earth, while a globe is a larger representation of the Earth.
  4. A map is a more accurate representation of the Earth, while a globe is a less accurate representation of the Earth.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of cartography in disaster management?

  1. To create maps that can be used to identify areas at risk of災害
  2. To create maps that can be used to plan for and respond to disasters
  3. To create maps that can be used to educate the public about disasters
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the challenges of cartography in disaster management?

  1. The need to create maps quickly and accurately
  2. The need to create maps that are easy to understand and use
  3. The need to create maps that are relevant to the specific disaster
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How can cartography be used to improve disaster management?

  1. By providing information that can be used to identify areas at risk of disaster
  2. By providing information that can be used to plan for and respond to disasters
  3. By providing information that can be used to educate the public about disasters
  4. All of the above
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