Cross-Sections (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What does a cross-section show in geography?
What does a cross-section show in geography?
A side view of landscape features
What is the difference between a cross-section and a sketch section?
What is the difference between a cross-section and a sketch section?
Cross-section is to scale; sketch is rough
What is the horizontal scale for topographic maps?
What is the horizontal scale for topographic maps?
1:50 000
What does the vertical scale on a cross-section measure?
What does the vertical scale on a cross-section measure?
Height (up and down)
Why is vertical exaggeration used in cross-sections?
Why is vertical exaggeration used in cross-sections?
To make elevation changes more visible
What is the first step in constructing a cross-section?
What is the first step in constructing a cross-section?
Draw a straight line on the map
How should the vertical axis be set up in Step 3?
How should the vertical axis be set up in Step 3?
One interval below lowest elevation
How do steep slopes appear on a cross-section?
How do steep slopes appear on a cross-section?
As nearly vertical sections
How are valleys identified on a cross-section?
How are valleys identified on a cross-section?
As dips or low points
Who uses cross-sections for planning in the real world?
Who uses cross-sections for planning in the real world?
Civil engineers and urban planners