Inline Questions

The Globe

1. Describe what a globe is and why it is called a model of the Earth.
2. Explain why a globe is better than a flat map for showing the shape of the Earth.
3. Describe the axis of the Earth and its importance on a globe.
4. Explain what the equator is and where it is located on a globe.
5. Describe the two hemispheres created by the equator.
6. Explain why the globe is useful for understanding day and night.
7. Describe how the globe shows continents and oceans accurately.
8. Explain the difference between a globe and a world map in showing shapes.

Latitudes and Longitudes

9. Describe what latitudes are and name the most important latitude.
10. Explain why the equator is called the Great Circle.
11. Describe the Tropic of Cancer and its position on the globe.
12. Explain the importance of the Tropic of Capricorn.
13. Describe the Arctic Circle and Antarctic Circle with their positions.
14. Explain what longitudes are and how they differ from latitudes.
15. Describe the Prime Meridian and why it passes through Greenwich.
16. Explain how longitudes help in calculating time differences.
17. Describe the heat zones of the Earth and name them.
18. Explain why the Torrid Zone is the hottest zone.
19. Describe the characteristics of the Temperate Zones.
20. Explain why the Frigid Zones are the coldest.

Maps – Basics and Components

21. Describe what a map is and how it differs from a globe.
22. Explain why maps use symbols to represent features.
23. Describe the importance of direction on a map.
24. Explain what a compass rose shows on a map.
25. Describe the meaning of north line and arrow on maps.
26. Explain what scale on a map means with a simple example.
27. Describe how a small-scale map differs from a large-scale map.
28. Explain why maps need a scale to show distances accurately.
29. Describe conventional symbols used for rivers and mountains.
30. Explain the colours commonly used for water and land on maps.

Types of Maps

31. Describe a physical map and what it shows.
32. Explain how a political map is different from a physical map.
33. Describe a thematic map and give one example.
34. Explain the use of a road map with one feature it shows.
35. Describe how relief maps show mountains and plains.
36. Explain why sketch maps are useful for simple directions.

What is Government?

37. Describe what a government is and why every country needs one.
38. Explain the main functions of a government.
39. Describe the three levels of government in India.
40. Explain the difference between local and state government.
41. Describe how governments make laws and maintain order.
42. Explain the role of government in providing public services like roads.

Types of Governments

43. Describe a monarchy and give one example.
44. Explain the difference between absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy.
45. Describe a democratic government and its main feature.
46. Explain what universal adult franchise means in democracy.
47. Describe how people participate in a democracy.
48. Explain why democracy is called 'rule by the people'.
49. Describe a dictatorship and how it differs from democracy.
50. Explain one advantage of democratic government over monarchy.
51. Describe how kings ruled in ancient monarchies.
52. Explain the role of elections in a democratic government.

Key Elements and Features

53. Describe the importance of equality in a democratic government.
54. Explain how governments resolve conflicts among people.
55. Describe one way the government protects rights of citizens.
56. Explain the meaning of 'sovereign' in a democratic country.

Application and Review Questions

57. Describe one advantage of using latitudes and longitudes on a globe.
58. Explain how maps help sailors or pilots.
59. Describe one limitation of a flat map compared to a globe.
60. Explain why India is called a democratic republic.