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What attributes are shown on a map using isolines?

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  1. Physical attributes

  2. Chemical attributes

  3. Man made attributes

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Physical attributes are shown on map using isolines.
Isolines, also referred to as contour lines, can be used to represent elevation on a map by connecting points of equal elevation, for instance. As with all isolines, when contour lines lie close together, they represent a steep slope; lines far apart represent a gradual slope.

The maps which are prepared with some special themes are called ___________.

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  1. political maps

  2. physical maps

  3. thematic maps

  4. topographical maps

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A thematic map is a map that focuses on a specific theme or subject area such as physical phenomena like temperature variation, rainfall distribution and population density in an area.

In a dot method map, while showing population distribution, urban population is shown by ___________.

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  1. dot

  2. shades

  3. lines

  4. circles

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following steps are used to prepare Isopleth maps?

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  1. By considering the highest and lowest values of the variable

  2. Class interval should be decided

  3. Lines are drawn for the decided intervals, location with the same value are joined by a line

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Following steps are used to prepare isopleth maps:-

  • By considering the highest and lowest values of the variable.
  • The class interval is decided to draw the isopleths maps which in turn decides the difference between the lines.
  • Lines are drawn for the decided intervals, location with the same value are joined by a line

Which types of maps shows the various geographical variables by shades or tints of various colours?

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  1. Isopleth maps

  2. Topographical map

  3. Choropleth map

  4. Dot method

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
A choropleth map is a thematic map in which areas are shaded or patterned in proportion to the measurement of the statistical variable being displayed on the map, such as population density or per-capita income.

Choropleth maps provide an easy way to visualize how a measurement varies across a geographic area or show the level of variability within a region. A heat map is similar but does not use geographic boundaries.

A line on a map joining places of equal temperature is called an _____________.

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  1. isohytes

  2. isobars

  3. isotherms

  4. isohalines

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lines joining places of equal temperature are called as Isotherms.

Isopleth - General term for a line connecting points of equal value of some quantity. Isobars, isotherms, etc. all are examples of isopleths. Isotach - A line connecting points of equal wind speed. Isotherm - A line connecting points of equal temperature.

A line on a map joining places of equal values is called an ___________.

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  1. isotherms

  2. isohytes

  3. isobars

  4. isolines

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A line on a map joining places of equal values is called an isoline.
Isolines, also referred to as contour lines, can be used to represent elevation on a map by connecting points of equal elevation, for instance. As with all isolines, when contour lines lie close together, they represent a steep slope; lines far apart represent a gradual slope.

Which method is used to show the distribution of altitude, temperature, rainfall etc in a map?

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  1. Choropleth method

  2. Isopleth method

  3. Dot method

  4. Chorochromatic maps

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Isopleth method is used to show the distribution of altitude, temperature, rainfall etc in a map. Isopleths are lines of equal value in the form of quantity, intensity and density. They are drown as contour lines at some selective interval. The spacing of lines express the rate of variation. If the  lines appear much apart, variation is gentle and when they are closely set, variation is sharp. 

The act of map making is called ________________.

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  1. geography

  2. cartography

  3. topography

  4. geomorphology

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cartography is generally considered to be the the science and art of designing, constructing and producing maps. It includes every operation from original field-work to final printing and marketing of maps. In modern time  cartography, is also treated as a science of human commutation. 

Imaginary lines joining places of equal value of some distribution is called ________.

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  1. isobars

  2. isohytes

  3. isobaths

  4. isopleth

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term isopleth is derived from two words isos + plethron; isos meaning same and plethron means measure. Thus, isopleths are the imaginary lines of equal value in the from of quantity, intensity and density. They are drown as contour lines at some selected interval. The spacing of lines express the rate of variation.