Orienting With Another Map (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What does the term 'orient' mean when working with aerial photographs and maps?
What does the term 'orient' mean when working with aerial photographs and maps?
To position or align with reference to sth
Why are orthophoto maps easier to orient than regular aerial photographs?
Why are orthophoto maps easier to orient than regular aerial photographs?
Geometric distortions have been corrected
What should you focus on when matching features due to scale differences?
What should you focus on when matching features due to scale differences?
Shape and relative position
What is the first step in the three-step orientation process?
What is the first step in the three-step orientation process?
Find distinctive landmarks
Which of these is NOT mentioned as a good landmark for orientation?
Which of these is NOT mentioned as a good landmark for orientation?
Individual trees
In South Africa, which direction do shadows fall?
In South Africa, which direction do shadows fall?
To the south
How can you use shadows to determine north on an aerial photograph in South Africa?
How can you use shadows to determine north on an aerial photograph in South Africa?
North is opposite direction from shadows
What should you do in Step 3 of the orientation process?
What should you do in Step 3 of the orientation process?
Physically turn the aerial photograph
Why can't you use feature size as a reliable guide when matching photographs and maps?
Why can't you use feature size as a reliable guide when matching photographs and maps?
They often have different scales
What do orthophoto maps combine to make them ideal for orientation?
What do orthophoto maps combine to make them ideal for orientation?
Visual advantages & geometric accuracy