Map Terminology and Symbols (Grade 10 NSC Matric Tourism): Flashcards
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Map symbols definition
Map symbols definition
Visual icons/pictures representing features, facilities or services
Legend/key on a map
Legend/key on a map
Reference tool explaining all symbols used on the map
Map scale shows
Map scale shows
Mathematical relationship between map distance & ground distance
Scale 1:50,000 means
Scale 1:50,000 means
1 cm on map = 0.5 km in reality
Four cardinal compass points
Four cardinal compass points
North (N), South (S), East (E), West (W)
Greenwich Meridian
Greenwich Meridian
0-degree longitude line through Greenwich, London
Time zone formula
Time zone formula
360° ÷ 24 hrs = 15° per hour
Countries east of Greenwich
Countries east of Greenwich
ADD hours to UTC (later times)
International Date Line location
International Date Line location
180° longitude
Crossing IDL eastward
Crossing IDL eastward
Gain a day (move forward one day)