Comparing OS Maps and Aerial Photographs (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What key similarity exists between OS maps and aerial photographs?
What key similarity exists between OS maps and aerial photographs?
They both represent the same geographical area
Which physical features are visible in both OS maps and aerial photographs?
Which physical features are visible in both OS maps and aerial photographs?
Rivers, mountains, and forests
Which human features are depicted in both OS maps and aerial photographs?
Which human features are depicted in both OS maps and aerial photographs?
Settlements, transport networks, land use
What perspective do OS maps use?
What perspective do OS maps use?
Planimetric (top-down view)
What perspective do aerial photographs use?
What perspective do aerial photographs use?
Bird's-eye view (angled or vertical)
How do OS maps represent features?
How do OS maps represent features?
Using a legend to represent features
How do aerial photographs display features?
How do aerial photographs display features?
Shows actual visuals of features
How do OS maps show relief?
How do OS maps show relief?
Contour lines, spot heights, & shading
How do aerial photographs indicate relief?
How do aerial photographs indicate relief?
Shadows and textures to infer elevation
How does the level of detail differ between OS maps and aerial photographs?
How does the level of detail differ between OS maps and aerial photographs?
Maps simplified, photos highly detailed
How does scale differ between OS maps and aerial photographs?
How does scale differ between OS maps and aerial photographs?
Maps have fixed scale, photos vary
What settlement patterns can be compared between OS maps and aerial photographs?
What settlement patterns can be compared between OS maps and aerial photographs?
Nucleated, linear, or dispersed patterns