Distance (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What does ground distance refer to in geography?
What does ground distance refer to in geography?
Actual distance between 2 points on Earth
On a 1:50,000 topographic map, 1 cm equals how much ground distance?
On a 1:50,000 topographic map, 1 cm equals how much ground distance?
0.5 km (500 metres)
On a 1:10,000 orthophoto map, 1 cm equals what ground distance?
On a 1:10,000 orthophoto map, 1 cm equals what ground distance?
0.1 km (100 metres)
A map distance of 8 cm on a 1:50,000 map equals what ground distance?
A map distance of 8 cm on a 1:50,000 map equals what ground distance?
4 km
A map distance of 5 cm on a 1:10,000 map equals what ground distance?
A map distance of 5 cm on a 1:10,000 map equals what ground distance?
0.5 km
What is the most accurate way to measure curved features like rivers on maps?
What is the most accurate way to measure curved features like rivers on maps?
Using dividers (compass tool)
When using dividers, what makes measurements more accurate?
When using dividers, what makes measurements more accurate?
Setting divider points closer together
What tool should you use to measure straight line distances between cities on a map?
What tool should you use to measure straight line distances between cities on a map?
A ruler
What is one of the most common mistakes in distance measurement?
What is one of the most common mistakes in distance measurement?
Using the wrong map scale
Which profession uses distance measurement for determining response times?
Which profession uses distance measurement for determining response times?
Emergency services