Analysis And Interpretation Of Topographical Maps

Analysis and Interpretation of Topographical Maps covers Section A of the Geography Syallabus for the ICSE examination. This throroughly revised book discusses physical and cultural features of topographical maps and also explains how to interpret different symbols used in these maps. topics coered include scale, contour patters represent different landformsm area calculation by grid square method, and the mesuarement of distance, direction of gradient. This book also covers cultural features like types of settlement, land use, irrigation and modes of transport. This revised edition carrieds abundant illustrations and disgrams to help students get a better understanding of the features discussed. Also included are eight coloured and four black and white topographical sheets for practice. Exercises and a detailed glossary are appended at the end of the book.