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Maps
Understanding Maps
Maps are visual representations of geographical areas and spaces. They use symbols, scales, and directional indicators to help interpret real-world locations.
Common Symbols on Maps
Maps often use icons and symbols to indicate features such as:
- Toilets
- Restaurants
- Stairs & Escalators
- Parking Areas
- Disabled Access
Cinema Seating Plan
A cinema seating plan shows the arrangement of seats in a theatre, helping people choose the best spots for viewing.
Example: Choosing Seats in a Cinema
Consider the seating layout:
- Best seats for a good view: H1, H2, H3, H4, or H5
- Reserved seats (already booked): N11 and N12
- Accessible seating (for a friend in a wheelchair): D1 or nearby seats
- Percentage of seats booked: 16%
Navigating a Shopping Mall
Shopping mall maps help people locate stores, entrances, exits, and other facilities.
Example: Finding Stores & Facilities
- Find a store near Shop 37 → CNA or Shop 39
- Locate a Woolworths store → Shop 51
- Check for multiple floors → Yes, there's an escalator
- Find a store for buying bread → Pick n Pay
- Locate the toilets from Entrance 2 → Follow signs to the right
Road Maps
Road maps are used to navigate cities, towns, and rural areas. They provide information about highways, routes, and landmarks.
Using a Road Map for a Trip
- Example Route: Kimberley → Beaufort West
- Distance Estimation: Using a bar scale, the distance is 500 km
- Direction of travel: South-west
Planning a Trip Using a Road Map
- Identify the starting point and destination
- Use major roads and landmarks for navigation
- Estimate travel time based on the distance
Using Maps for Distance and Directions
- Regional roads are marked with numbers.
- National roads are marked with pentagons.
- Example: Travelling from Graaff-Reinet to Adelaide
- Regional road used: R63
- Cities along the way: Somerset East, Cookhouse, Bedford
- Total distance: 84 km
- General direction: North-East
Elevation Maps
- Show differences in height and elevation of an area.
- Useful for understanding terrain in races, hikes, and construction planning.
Example: Comrades Marathon Route
- Distance: 89 km
- Highest Point: Drummond
- Time Taken: 15 hours, 30 minutes
- Average Speed: 8 km/h
Key Skills for Exam Preparation
To master map reading and interpretation, practice using:
- Scale calculations (number scale vs bar scale).
- Understanding map symbols (e.g., roads, landmarks, buildings).
- Reading timetables & navigation maps.
- Estimating distances & travel times.
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