Distance, Area, and Gradient (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards

Distance, area, and gradient

AD = MD × S (Actual = Map × Scale)

1:50,000 (1 cm = 0.5 km)

1:10,000 (1 cm = 0.1 km)

Straight is direct; actual follows path curves

A = L × B (Area = Length × Breadth)

G = H/D (Gradient = Height/Distance)

As a ratio (e.g., 1:20)

Square kilometres (km²) or square metres (m²)

Multiply map distance by 0.5