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.
Explain why maps use symbols instead of real pictures.
If a map has a representative fraction (RF) of 1:25,000, what does it mean?
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?
What do closely spaced contour lines indicate on a map?
What does a map scale of 1:50,000 mean?
What is the function of a compass rose on a map?
What is the importance of using a standard set of symbols on maps?
What is the main difference between a sketch and a map?
What is the main purpose of a map legend?
What is the significance of the Prime Meridian on a map?
What is the use of a scale bar on a map?
