Map Reading
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Map Reading starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how to find the direction of a place from another place using a map.
Explain the difference between a physical map and a political map.
Explain the difference between a plan and a map.
Explain the importance of a map index.
What does the term 'contour interval' mean?
What does the term 'scale' mean in the context of map reading?
What is the function of grid references on a map?
What is the main advantage of using a topographical map?
On a topographical map, what does a blue colour generally represent? (1) Forests (2) Water bodies (3) Roads (4) Settlements
Which direction is usually shown at the top of a standard map? (1) North (2) South (3) East (4) West
Which of the following features can be identified using contour lines? (1) River (2) Hill (3) Road (4) Railway station
Which of the following is a large scale map? (1) World map (2) Atlas map (3) City map (4) Continent map
A map with a scale of 1:50,000 means that 1 cm on the map represents _______ cm on the ground.
Fill in the blank: The 0° longitude is also known as the _______ Meridian.
Fill in the blank: The direction opposite to North is _______.
Fill in the blank: The imaginary horizontal lines running parallel to the Equator are called _______.
True or False: A map without a scale can still be used to measure actual distances accurately.
True or False: A topographical map shows both natural and man-made features.
True or False: Contour lines that are close together indicate a steep slope.
True or False: The Equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
