Drawing Skills: Sketch Maps and Cross-Sections (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is a sketch map?
What is a sketch map?
A simplified, hand-drawn version of a map
What features do sketch maps highlight?
What features do sketch maps highlight?
Physical landmarks, settlements, routes
What shape should you draw to frame the area when creating a sketch map?
What shape should you draw to frame the area when creating a sketch map?
A rectangle
When simplifying features, what should you include in a sketch map?
When simplifying features, what should you include in a sketch map?
Only essential features relevant to task
What is a legend used for in sketch maps?
What is a legend used for in sketch maps?
To explain symbols
What two items show scale and orientation on a sketch map?
What two items show scale and orientation on a sketch map?
A scale bar and a north arrow
What does a cross-section show?
What does a cross-section show?
Elevation & shape of land along a line
What are the two points called when selecting a line for a cross-section?
What are the two points called when selecting a line for a cross-section?
Start (A) and end (B) points
What should you draw first when marking contour lines for a cross-section?
What should you draw first when marking contour lines for a cross-section?
A horizontal baseline on graph paper
How should plotted points be connected in a cross-section?
How should plotted points be connected in a cross-section?
With a smooth line
What can cross-sections be used to illustrate?
What can cross-sections be used to illustrate?
Valleys, ridges, or mountains
What tools should be used for neatness and accuracy?
What tools should be used for neatness and accuracy?
Pencils and rulers