Class 6 Geography – Chapter 4

Maps | NCERT Notes

STAGE 0: Let Us Begin (Foundation)

Have you ever seen a map? 🗺️ A map helps us find places easily.

This chapter explains what maps are and how to read them in a very simple way.

STAGE 1: Chapter Explanation (Story Style)

What is a Map?

A map is a drawing of the Earth or a part of the Earth. It is drawn on paper.

Types of Maps

There are three main types of maps:

• Physical maps – show mountains, rivers, plains
• Political maps – show countries, states, cities
• Thematic maps – show special information like rainfall

Directions

Directions help us know where places are.

• North (N)
• South (S)
• East (E)
• West (W)

On most maps, the top shows North.

Symbols

Maps use small pictures called symbols.

Symbols help show roads, rivers, schools, and hospitals.

Scale

The scale shows distance on the map.

A small line on the map tells us how far places are in real life.

Colours on Maps

Maps use colours to make things clear:

• Blue – water
• Green – plains
• Brown – mountains

STAGE 2: NCERT Textbook Questions & Answers

Q1. What is a map?
Answer: A map is a drawing of the Earth or a part of the Earth.

Q2. Name any two types of maps.
Answer: Physical map and political map.

Q3. What are symbols?
Answer: Symbols are small pictures used on maps.

Q4. What does scale show?
Answer: Scale shows the distance between places.

STAGE 3: Exam Questions (Easy)

Question:
Why are maps useful?

Answer:
Maps help us locate places and understand the Earth.

Exam Tip:
Use short points and neat writing.

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🧠 Quick Revision
• Maps are drawings of the Earth
• Symbols make maps easy
• Scale shows distance

Maps make learning Geography easy and interesting.