Map Skills (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What are the two main ways to locate places on maps?
What are the two main ways to locate places on maps?
Grid reference & latitude/longitude
In an alphanumeric grid system, which direction do letters run?
In an alphanumeric grid system, which direction do letters run?
Vertically (up and down the sides)
When reading a grid reference, what is the correct order?
When reading a grid reference, what is the correct order?
Letter first, then number
In which direction do latitude lines run around the Earth?
In which direction do latitude lines run around the Earth?
Horizontally (east to west)
Which direction do longitude lines run around the Earth?
Which direction do longitude lines run around the Earth?
Vertically (north to south)
Approximately how many kilometres does 1 degree equal at the Equator?
Approximately how many kilometres does 1 degree equal at the Equator?
111 km
Approximately how many metres does 1 second equal on the ground?
Approximately how many metres does 1 second equal on the ground?
30 metres
How many minutes are in 1 degree of coordinates?
How many minutes are in 1 degree of coordinates?
60 minutes
What is the correct order when writing coordinates?
What is the correct order when writing coordinates?
Latitude first, then longitude
Which coordinate precision level works well for locating towns and cities?
Which coordinate precision level works well for locating towns and cities?
Degree coordinates