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Class 9 · Geography · 10 Aug 2026
Max marks: 20
Grade Class 9 · Geography · 9 questions
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1.
When preparing a flow map to show the volume of cargo transported between major Indian ports, what does the varying thickness of the flow lines represent?
[2 marks]
(a) The physical depth of the sea route
(b) The magnitude or volume of goods being transported
(c) The average speed of cargo vessels
(d) The administrative boundary of maritime zones
2.
Match the statistical data type with the most appropriate map method:
[2 marks]
Column A
Column B
1. Rainfall distribution
a. Isopleth map
2. Crop production by village
b. Dot method
3. District-wise literacy rate
c. Choropleth map
4. Bus route traffic
d. Flow map
Answer
Q.3 Fill in the Blanks[4 marks]
(a)
In the dot method, the value of the dot must be determined by assessing the _____ and _____ of the variable in the region.
[2 marks]
(b)
In the _____ method, data is represented by shades or tints of various colors, whereas the _____ method uses lines of equal value to show continuous data.
[2 marks]
Q.4 One Sentence[4 marks]
(a)
State the primary difference between a choropleth map and an isopleth map.
[2 marks]
(b)
Contrast the representation of 'continuous data' versus 'discrete data' using the appropriate mapping techniques.
[2 marks]
5.
List two requirements for preparing a dot map.
[2 marks]
6.
If a district has 5,00,000 people and you decide to use a scale where 1 dot = 10,000 people, how many dots will you plot for this district?
[3 marks]
7.
Label the three standard mapping methods represented in a typical Geography unit: (A) Dots varying in number, (B) Shaded regions of varying intensity, (C) Lines connecting points of equal value.