SSC Geography Map Reading Activities
1. Observe
the map of India and answer the following questions:
The means of transports visible on the map are National
Highways and Major ports .
2. In which part of India is the density of roadways
more?
The density of railways is more in the northern plains
area.
3. Name any one port on the eastern coast.
Ports on the eastern coast are Mumbai, Kochin, Chennai,
Vishakhapatnam, Kolkata.
4. Which highway connects Srinagar and Kanyakumari?
North-South Highway connects Srinagar and Kanyakumari.
5. Which parts of India have a sparse network of
transport?
North and some north eastern parts of India have a sparse
network of transport.
6. Name two important airports of India.
Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmadabad is important airports
of India.
7. Name the two places which connect North-South
Highway.
North-South Highway connects Srinagar and Kanyakumari.
8. Name any two ports from Western coast.
Mumbai, Kochin,
Porbandar, Kandla are ports of Western coast.
9. Which is the southernmost port located at western
coastline of India?
Kochin is the southernmost port located at western
coastline of India.
10. Name the important port of Maharashtra.
Mumbai is the important port of Maharashtra.
1. What is the range of the altitude of Amazon River
basin?
The range of the altitude of Amazon River basin is 0 meter
to 200 meters.
2. Write the height of the peak ‘Pico de Neblina’
The height of the peak ‘Pico de Neblina’ is 3014 meters.
3. Caatinga area is found at which direction of Brazil?
Caatinga area is found at north-east direction of Brazil.
4. Which grassland is located at south of Brazil?
‘Pampas’ grassland is located at south of Brazil.
5. What is the relative location of the Parana river to
the escarpment?
The Parana river lies northwest of the escarpment.
6. What is the general variance in height when we move
towards the north of the Amazon river basin?
The height increases as we move northwards from
the Amazon river basin.
7. Which is the highest point in Brazil?
The highest point in Brazil is Pico de Neblina
with a height of 3014 metres.
8. Which is the river that flows through the region
Caatinga?
The river Sao Francisco flows through the region
of Caatinga.
9. Which geographical or physical feature of Brazil lies
in the region of the Paraguay river?
The great swamp lies in the region around the
Paraguay river.
10. Which region located here is recognized as one of the
largest wetlands in the world?
The Pantanal region is recognized as one of the
largest wetlands in the world.
3. Observe the map of Brazil and answer the following questions:
Amazon river is the major river in Brazil.
2. Name the important islands in Brazil.
Marajo Island is the important island in Brazil.
3. Towards which direction does Uruguay river
flow?
Uruguay river flows from north to south direction.
4. Sao
Francisco river terminates into which Ocean?
Sao Francisco river terminates into the South
Atlantic Ocean.
5. name any one river meeting the North Atlantic
Ocean.
Parnaiba river meets the North Atlantic Ocean.
4. Observe
the map of India and answer the following questions:
1. The Vindhyas act as water divider between which two river basins?
The Vindyas act as a water divide between Ganga River Basin and Narmada
River basin.
2. Write the name of the south flowing river of peninsula.
Wainganga is a south-flowing river in the peninsular region.
3. Write names of plateaus between Aravali mountain and Chotta Nagpur
plateau.
Mewad Plateaus, Malwa Plateau, Bundelkhand Plateau and Baghelkhand Plateau
lie the Aravali mountain
ranges and Chhota Nagpur Plateau.
4. Name the peak shown in the Eastern Ghats.
Mahendragiri (1690m) is the peak shown in the Eastern Ghats.
5. In which direction does the height of the Sahyadri hills increase?
The height of the Sahyadri hill increases towards
the south.
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