Map Sheet References / Map Code (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What does a map sheet reference act as for a topographical map?
What does a map sheet reference act as for a topographical map?
The title or name of the map
In a map sheet reference, what do the four numbers indicate?
In a map sheet reference, what do the four numbers indicate?
Latitude & longitude intersections
In the reference 3318CD, what does the number 33 represent?
In the reference 3318CD, what does the number 33 represent?
The latitude line
In the reference 3318CD, what does the number 18 represent?
In the reference 3318CD, what does the number 18 represent?
The longitude line
What do the letters in a map sheet reference indicate?
What do the letters in a map sheet reference indicate?
Block divisions within the area
How are big blocks and small blocks labelled in the grid system?
How are big blocks and small blocks labelled in the grid system?
Both use A, B, C, D in a 2×2 grid
When moving north out of a big block, what happens to the latitude?
When moving north out of a big block, what happens to the latitude?
Decreases by 1°
When moving east out of a big block, what happens to the longitude?
When moving east out of a big block, what happens to the longitude?
Increases by 1°
What is the map sheet reference south of 3318CD?
What is the map sheet reference south of 3318CD?
3418AB
Where can you find the map sheet reference on an exam map?
Where can you find the map sheet reference on an exam map?
Top of the map or front page