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.
Describe the difference between a physical map and a political map.
Explain the difference between a large scale map and a small scale map.
Explain the term 'contour interval'.
Explain the use of grid references in map reading.
If a map has a scale of 2 cm = 1 km, how many centimetres on the map would represent 5 km on the ground?
If the distance between two cities on a map is 6 cm and the scale is 1 cm = 20 km, what is the real distance between the cities?
On a map, a straight line distance between two towns is 4 cm. If the scale is 1:100,000, what is the actual distance between the towns in kilometres?
Which colour is commonly used to show water bodies on maps? (1) Blue (2) Green (3) Brown (4) Red
Which of the following features can be identified using contour lines? (1) Rivers (2) Elevation (3) Roads (4) Settlements
Which of the following is a correct statement about map symbols? (1) They are the same on all maps (2) They are explained in the legend (3) They are always in black colour (4) They are not important
Which of the following is a correct statement about the use of colours on maps? (1) Blue is used for water bodies (2) Green is used for mountains (3) Brown is used for rivers (4) Red is used for forests
Fill in the blank: The ________ direction is opposite to North.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the reference point for measuring latitude.
Fill in the blank: The ________ shows the meaning of different symbols and colours used on a map.
Fill in the blank: The vertical lines on a map that run from the North Pole to the South Pole are called ________.
True or False: A map without a scale can still be used to measure actual distances accurately.
True or False: A political map shows natural features like mountains and rivers.
True or False: Grid references help in locating places accurately on a map.
True or False: The Equator is a line of longitude.
