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3. An atlas is a book of

(a) maps (b) pictures (c) globes

4. The number of continents is
(a) 9 (b) 7 (c) 8

B. Match the columns.
Column A Column B

1. globe (a) around the North Pole

2. wall map (b) round in shape
3. Arctic Ocean (c) continent

4. Africa (d) can be hung on the wall
C. Give one-two words for the following:

1. A drawing showing the whole Earth
2. A very large water body

3. An instrument used by mariners to find the direction

D. Answer these questions.
1. What is an atlas?

2. How can we find directions on a map?
3. What is the difference between a map and a globe?

4. Name the largest and the smallest continents.

Think and Answer • Critical thinking

E. A mariner’s compass shows the direction(s). What are the natural things that help us
find out directions both during the day and night?

Let Us Do • Experiential learning
• Creativity
F. Activity

Make a model of a compass on a thermocol sheet.

G. Project

On the world map, colour India.

Life Skills • Critical thinking

H. If you want to visit a new city, for example, Kohima, which map will you consult?

(a) World map (b) Map of a particular city

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