Vertical Exaggeration (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What does vertical exaggeration do to a cross-section?
What does vertical exaggeration do to a cross-section?
Stretches the vertical scale vs horizontal
What is the formula for calculating vertical exaggeration?
What is the formula for calculating vertical exaggeration?
VE = VS ÷ HS
What is the standard horizontal scale for topographic maps?
What is the standard horizontal scale for topographic maps?
1:50,000
What is the standard horizontal scale for orthophoto maps?
What is the standard horizontal scale for orthophoto maps?
1:10,000
Why must scales use the same units before calculating VE?
Why must scales use the same units before calculating VE?
To ensure accurate division of ratios
What do you multiply by to convert metres to centimetres?
What do you multiply by to convert metres to centimetres?
100
Calculate VE: VS = 1 cm:20 m, HS = 1:50,000 (topographic map)
Calculate VE: VS = 1 cm:20 m, HS = 1:50,000 (topographic map)
25 times
Calculate VE: VS = 1 cm:40 m, HS = 1:10,000 (orthophoto map)
Calculate VE: VS = 1 cm:40 m, HS = 1:10,000 (orthophoto map)
2.5 times
Which is NOT a benefit of using vertical exaggeration?
Which is NOT a benefit of using vertical exaggeration?
Reduces map production costs
What effect does higher vertical exaggeration have?
What effect does higher vertical exaggeration have?
Makes terrain appear more dramatic