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A metalled road is shown by two Red parallel lines. 

False.  

Write True or False. Correct the false statements.  

False.

In permanent settlements, houses are build for a long period of time.

False. 

Settlements can either be temporary or permanent. True.

Temporary huts that could be pulled down at any time in the foreseeable future.permanent huts will not be down in the foreseeable future and has been built on a permanent basis.

1. Mountains, hills, rivers, etc. are natural features shown on a map. 

2. Roads, rail tracks, wells, etc. are man-made features on a map. 

3. Contour lines on a map join points of equal height on the surface or the earth above or below a reference point. 

4. The colour white is used to show barren land on topographical sheets. 

5. The colour yellow is used to show cultivated land on topographical sheets.

If the maps were only black and white it would be difficult to understand as we would be unable to know the natural and man-made features of the region e.g. the rivers, roads, railways, sand dunes, jungles, etc.

Terrace farming is undertaken on hilly slopes. 

True.

Yes, we use different colours and symbols while preparing notes. We use green or black colour pen for writing questions and blue colour pen for writing answers. We also use symbols like Q. for questions and Ans. for Answers.

Land use refers to the way a piece of land is used in the area. 

True.

Land use refers to the way a piece of land is used in the area. The relief of the land determines the type of activity that takes place on the land. In highlands, such as hills, mountains and plateaus, where the slope of the land is generally steep, the land is used for grazing sheep and goats. Most of the land is covered by forests which facilitates economic activities such as forest harvesting and lumbering. Terrace farming is also undertaken on hilly slopes to grow crop such as rice, barley and tea. Various agricultural activities take place on lowlands since cultivation of crops is easier on a flat surface than on a sloping surface.

Temporary Settlement 

1. These settlements are built and occupied for a short period of time. 

2. People practice hunting, gathering, shifting, cultivation. 

3. Due to climatic conditions or circumstances, people need to change their homes. 

Permanent Settlement 

1. These settlements have permanent houses. 

2. People practice manufacture, trading and other services. 

3. People build permanent house

TRANSPORTAND COMMUNICATION — When we look at a topographical map we will notice many different red lines of varying width running all across it There are also some black lines that go across the map. These lines are symbols of roadways and railway tracks. These lines indicate the type of communication present in the area. They also reflect file various modes of transport that are being used in the area.

OCCUPATIONS — Occupations of people can be inferred directly from a topographical map. The type of settlements in the region as well as the way in which the local people use the land can give you an idea in this regard. 

Some of the common ways by which the local inhabitants use the land are: 

1. Agriculture: If large tracts of land indicate cultivation of crops then most of the people are farmers or cultivators. 

2. Mining : If there are indications of mines and quarries (especially marble and stone quarries) then mining or working in quarries can be inferred as the main occupation. 

3. Fishing: If a settlement is near a large river or the sea coast, fishing will obviously be the main occupation of the inhabitants. 

4. Manufacturing: Large settlements such as towns will indicate the presence of factories and hence manufacturing will be the main occupation. 

5. Trading: A large settlement with many cart tracks, roads and railway lines converging will indicate that the town is a market town with access to trade and commerce.

The colours are used to represent certain physical, economic and cultural features. In the absence of colour it would become impossible to interpret the map so colour are integeral part of topographical maps.

Topographical maps are large-scale maps that show both natural features such as mountains, hills, rivers, lakes, plateaus, cliffs, etc., and man-made features such as settlements, roads, railway tracks, wells, and embankments.

Settlements are groups of houses, usually in villages or towns, where people live. The size of settlements depends on the availability of roads, railways, hospitals, police stations, administrative buildings, rest houses and so on. Settlements grow over a period of time. The location and type of settlements are determined by various factors such as the terrain, presence of water, suitable climate, presence of employment opportunities, etc.