Gradient (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What does gradient measure on Earth's surface?
What does gradient measure on Earth's surface?
Average steepness of a slope
Which gradient ratio represents a steeper slope?
Which gradient ratio represents a steeper slope?
1:4
What is the gradient ratio for level ground?
What is the gradient ratio for level ground?
0:1
How do you calculate vertical distance?
How do you calculate vertical distance?
Higher altitude minus lower altitude
How is horizontal distance measured?
How is horizontal distance measured?
Map ruler then convert using scale
A slope rises 200m over 1000m horizontal distance. What is the gradient?
A slope rises 200m over 1000m horizontal distance. What is the gradient?
1:5
In the worked example, Point A was 1400m and Point B was 1100m. What was the vertical distance?
In the worked example, Point A was 1400m and Point B was 1100m. What was the vertical distance?
300m
What do closer contour lines on a map indicate?
What do closer contour lines on a map indicate?
Steeper gradient
What is the maximum gradient limit for roads?
What is the maximum gradient limit for roads?
1:20
What is the maximum gradient limit for railways?
What is the maximum gradient limit for railways?
1:66