Tone, Texture, and Shadows (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards

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Tone, Texture, and Shadows
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Tone in aerial photos

How light or dark areas appear (brightness/darkness)

Cold tones appearance

Appear bluish

Warm tones appearance

Appear reddish

Tone: clear water vs muddy water

Clear water darker; muddy water lighter/brighter

Texture in aerial photos

How smooth or rough features appear from above

Texture of large planned urban areas

Smooth and regular with organised street patterns

Texture of calm water

Smooth texture

What shadows provide info about

Height, shape, and orientation of objects

Shadow side in southern hemisphere

Fall predominantly on southern side of raised objects

Morning shadow direction

Fall south-west

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