Some Basic Mapwork Concepts (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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How many cardinal points divide the compass system into precise directional segments?
How many cardinal points divide the compass system into precise directional segments?
16 points
What mnemonic phrase helps remember the clockwise order of main compass points?
What mnemonic phrase helps remember the clockwise order of main compass points?
Never Eat Silk Worms
At what latitude is the equator positioned?
At what latitude is the equator positioned?
0°
At what latitude is the Tropic of Capricorn located?
At what latitude is the Tropic of Capricorn located?
23½° south of the equator
Which colour on maps indicates contour lines and rocky outcrops?
Which colour on maps indicates contour lines and rocky outcrops?
Brown
Besides water features, what surprising feature appears in blue on maps?
Besides water features, what surprising feature appears in blue on maps?
Major national freeways
What colour represents built-up urban areas on maps?
What colour represents built-up urban areas on maps?
Grey
What are the standardised symbols on maps called that represent landscape features?
What are the standardised symbols on maps called that represent landscape features?
Conventional signs
What do contour lines that are close together indicate about terrain?
What do contour lines that are close together indicate about terrain?
Steep slopes
Why do contour lines never cross each other on a map?
Why do contour lines never cross each other on a map?
A point can't have two elevations