Social Science · Class 5
Globe and Maps
Learn Globe and Maps with notes, examples, and practice questions.
4 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Globes and maps help us understand Earth's shape, rotation, latitudes-longitudes, time zones, and representation of continents and oceans — foundation for geography.
The Globe
- Earth is geoid-shaped; globe is scale model
- Axis, North and South Poles
- Rotation causes day and night; revolution causes seasons
Latitudes and Longitudes
- Important parallels: Equator, Tropics, Arctic/Antarctic Circles
- Heat zones: Torrid, Temperate, Frigid
- Longitudes fix time — 15° = 1 hour; IST = 82.5°E
Maps
- Types: physical, political, thematic
- Essentials: title, scale, direction, legend
- Sketch maps and symbols in atlas work
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Time zone
India has single time zone based on which meridian?
- 182°30'E (5.5 hours ahead of GMT)
- 2Near Allahabad — Indian Standard Time
Answer
82.5°E — IST
Heat zones
Which heat zone receives direct overhead sun year-round?
- 1Torrid zone between Tropics
- 2Gets maximum solar heat
Answer
Torrid zone
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Globe shows true Earth shape
- ✓ Latitudes measure distance from equator
- ✓ IST is GMT+5:30
- ✓ Maps need scale and legend
Exam Tips
- • Mark important parallels on globe
- • Calculate time difference with longitudes
- • Draw political map of continents
Practice MCQs — Globe and Maps
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
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