About Globe and Map CLASS 6

1. MANPREET KAUR
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SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLASS 6

2. BRAINSTORM / IDENTIFY !!

3. GLOBE
MAP

4. MAPS
CHAPTER 4

5. GLOBE AND MAP
GLOBE-
A globe is a three dimensional
representation of the whole of the
world.
Globe has limitations as well. A
globe can be useful when we want
to study the earth as a whole
MAP- A map is a two dimensional
representation of a certain region
of the world
 When we want to study only
a part of the earth, as about our
country, states, districts, towns
and villages, it is of little help. In
such a situation we use maps

6. MAP
• A map is a representation or a
drawing of the earth’s surface
or a part of it drawn on a flat
surface according to a scale.
But it is impossible to flatten a
round shape completely.
Maps are useful to us for various
purposes.
 One map shows a small area and a few
facts. Another map may contain as many
facts as a big book.
 When many maps are put together we get
an Atlas.
 Atlases are of various sizes, measurements
drawn on different scales. Maps provide
more information than a globe.

7. What is the difference between a map and a
globe ?
GLOBE MAP

8. THINK AND ANSWER !!
1. What is a map?
(a) A globe
(b) A drawing of the earth’s surface on a flat paper
according to scale
(c) A projection
(d) None of these

9. THINK AND ANSWER
2. A globe is a _________ dimensional
representation of the whole of the world

10. THINK AND TELL !!

11. Different types of map
PHYSICAL MAPS
Maps showing natural
features of the earth For
e.g.- mountains, plateaus,
plains, rivers, oceans etc.
are called physical or relief
maps.

12. POLITICAL MAPS
Maps showing cities, towns
and villages, and different
countries and states of the
world with their boundaries
are called political maps.

13. THEMATIC MAPS
I. Some maps focus on specific
information; such as road maps, rainfall
maps, maps showing distribution of
forests, industries etc. are known as
thematic maps.
II. Suitable titles are given on the basis of
information provided in these maps.
III. There are three Components of Maps –
distance, direction and symbol.

14. What are the uses and importance of maps?

15. Think and answer
1. Showing natural features of the earth is known
as Physical Map (TRUE/FALSE )

16. THINK and answer
2. ___________ shows the political boundaries of
a particular place, e.g. national and state
boundaries of a place.

17. ITS OUR TURN / OBSERVE AND TELL !!
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18. COMPONENTS OF MAP
DISTANCE DIRECTION SYMBOLS

19. DISTANCE
• Maps are drawings, which reduce the
entire world or a part of it to fit on a
sheet of paper.
• If we want to measure the distance
between the places on the map then
what can be done ?
• It can only be possible when a small
distance on paper represents a large
distance on the ground.
• Therefore, a scale is chosen for this
purpose.

20. What is scale ?
Scale is the ratio between the actual distance on
the ground and the distance shown on the map.
When large areas like continents or countries
are to be shown on a paper, then we use a small
scale. For example 5 cm on the map shows 500
km of the ground. It is called a small scale map.
When a small area like your village or town is to
be shown on paper, then we use a large scale
that is 5 cm. on the map shows 500 metres only
on the ground. It is called a large scale map.
Large scale maps give more information than
small scale maps.

21. SMALL SCALE- LARGER AREA IN
LESS DETAILS
LARGE SCALE- SMALL AREA IN MORE
DETAILS

22. IDENTIFY SMALL AND LARGE SCALE MAPS!!
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23. FILL THE TABLE !!
SMALL SCALE MAPS LARGE SCALE MAPS

24. THINK AND ANSWER
1. Which map gives more information?
(a) Small scale map
(b) Large scale map
(c) Ordinary map
(d) None of these

25. THINK AND ANSWER
2. A scale is compulsory for___________

26. RECAPITULATION MATCH THE
FOLLOWING-
GLOBE
SMALL SCALE MAP
LARGE SCALE MAP
SCALE

27. HOMEWORK
• From your understanding about scale from the above definitions , you
need to find 2 more maps from the internet, one will be smaller than
this USA MAP, and the second will be larger scale than this USA map.
Cut, paste and label them.

28. Homework
• Describe What Geographers Mean By Large-Scale
Maps And Small-Scale Maps. Make Sure To Describe
Which Ones portray larger and smaller geographical
areas