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.
If a map has a representative fraction (RF) of 1:25,000, how many kilometres on the ground does 4 cm on the map represent?
If a map has a scale of 1:2,00,000, what distance on the map would represent 10 km on the ground?
If a map shows a distance of 5 cm between two towns and the scale is 1:100,000, what is the actual distance between the towns in kilometres?
If the contour interval on a map is 20 metres, what is the difference in elevation between two adjacent contour lines?
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?
What is the main difference between a sketch and a map?
What is the main purpose of a map legend?
What is the purpose of using conventional signs and symbols on maps?
What is the significance of the north line on a map?
What is the use of a compass rose on a map?
