Calculating Area (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What does area represent in geography?
What does area represent in geography?
The surface space a feature occupies
What type of features are typically regular in shape?
What type of features are typically regular in shape?
Human-made structures
What formula calculates the area of regular features?
What formula calculates the area of regular features?
Area = Length × Breadth
How many square metres equal 1 hectare?
How many square metres equal 1 hectare?
10,000 m²
On a 1:50,000 map, 1 cm equals how many km on the ground?
On a 1:50,000 map, 1 cm equals how many km on the ground?
0.5 km
Which method calculates irregular feature areas?
Which method calculates irregular feature areas?
Grid overlay method
What grid size is used for smaller irregular features?
What grid size is used for smaller irregular features?
0.5 cm × 0.5 cm
How are partially filled grid squares calculated?
How are partially filled grid squares calculated?
Divide total by two or estimate
On a topographical map, 1 cm × 1 cm grid square typically represents what area?
On a topographical map, 1 cm × 1 cm grid square typically represents what area?
0.25 km²
In the harbour example, 10 complete + 17 partial squares × 0.25 km² equals?
In the harbour example, 10 complete + 17 partial squares × 0.25 km² equals?
6.75 km²