Question

Show the following by suitable symbols in the given outline map of the world and write their names also:
(i) The capital city of Argentina.
(ii) Lake Tanganyika.
(iii) The Great Dividing Range.
(iv) The Aral Sea.
(v) The Mississippi River.

Hint:

For world map practice, use common symbols like a dot for capitals, dashed lines for mountain ranges, wavy lines for rivers, and shaded areas for seas/lakes. Ensure accuracy when labeling and place symbols proportionally on the map.

Answer 1

(i) Buenos Aires – The capital city of Argentina, located along the eastern shore of the Río de la Plata estuary in South America.
(ii) Lake Tanganyika – A large lake in East Africa, shared by four countries: Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Burundi, and Rwanda.
(iii) The Great Dividing Range – A major mountain range along the eastern coast of Australia, also known as the Eastern Highlands.
(iv) The Aral Sea – A large saltwater lake located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in Central Asia, now largely reduced due to water diversion for irrigation.
(v) The Mississippi River – A major river system in North America, flowing from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.