Maps That Help You Find Your Way (Grade 11 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Quizzes
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What pattern do maps follow from national road maps to housing complex maps?
What pattern do maps follow from national road maps to housing complex maps?
Large area/less detail → small area/more
Which map type shows specific road sections between towns with much more detail?
Which map type shows specific road sections between towns with much more detail?
Strip-chart
What does a scale of 1:50 000 mean?
What does a scale of 1:50 000 mean?
Actual distance is 50 000 times bigger
Why are bar scales more reliable than number scales for practical use?
Why are bar scales more reliable than number scales for practical use?
Bar scales stay accurate when map resized
On a map with scale 1:50 000, what actual distance does 24 cm represent?
On a map with scale 1:50 000, what actual distance does 24 cm represent?
12 km
A distance of 6.85 km needs to be shown on a 1:50 000 scale map. How long to draw it?
A distance of 6.85 km needs to be shown on a 1:50 000 scale map. How long to draw it?
13.7 cm
What is the primary purpose of national road maps?
What is the primary purpose of national road maps?
Plan long-distance journeys across country
Can scales determine distances with complete accuracy?
Can scales determine distances with complete accuracy?
No, scales only provide estimates
What specific feature do strip-charts show that helps with accurate distance measurement?
What specific feature do strip-charts show that helps with accurate distance measurement?
Distance markers in margins and on roads
What is the most common mistake that loses marks in map scale exams?
What is the most common mistake that loses marks in map scale exams?
Forgetting to convert units (cm to m to km)