Map Reading
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Map Reading starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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A map shows a river flowing from grid reference 3421 to 3625. In which general direction is the river flowing?
Describe the difference between a physical map and a political map.
Describe the process of measuring straight-line distance between two points on a map.
Explain how to find the bearing of one point from another on a map.
Explain the difference between absolute and relative location as shown on maps.
Explain the term 'conventional symbols' in map reading.
Explain the term 'grid reference' as used in map reading.
If a map has a representative fraction (RF) of 1:25,000, what does this mean?
If the contour interval on a map is 20 meters, what is the difference in elevation between two adjacent contour lines?
On a map, a scale is given as 2 cm = 1 km. What is the representative fraction (RF) of the map?
The scale of a map is 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 4 cm, what is the actual distance between them in kilometers?
What does the term 'relief' refer to in map reading?
What is the function of a map index?
What is the main advantage of using a large-scale map?
What is the main difference between a topographical map and a thematic map?
What is the main purpose of a cadastral map?
What is the purpose of a north line on a map?
What is the significance of the color green on Indian Survey maps?
