Mapwork Skills (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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How do lines of latitude (parallels) run around Earth?
How do lines of latitude (parallels) run around Earth?
Horizontally and parallel to each other
What is unique about how lines of longitude (meridians) behave at Earth's poles?
What is unique about how lines of longitude (meridians) behave at Earth's poles?
They intersect at both poles
At what latitude is the equator located?
At what latitude is the equator located?
0° latitude
How many satellites does GPS need to pinpoint your exact location?
How many satellites does GPS need to pinpoint your exact location?
At least three
In what order are coordinates always given?
In what order are coordinates always given?
Latitude first, then longitude
How many minutes are there in one degree?
How many minutes are there in one degree?
60 minutes
How many seconds are there in one minute when reading coordinates?
How many seconds are there in one minute when reading coordinates?
60 seconds
What is the longitude of the Greenwich Meridian?
What is the longitude of the Greenwich Meridian?
0° longitude
What level of accuracy can TrigNet achieve in position measurements?
What level of accuracy can TrigNet achieve in position measurements?
5-centimetre accuracy
When was the TrigNet system established in South Africa?
When was the TrigNet system established in South Africa?
1998