CHAPTER 2 ( Geography ) : 2.1/2.2/2.3/2.4/2.5/2.6/2.7/2.8/2.9 : Maps and Mapping

Question 1

How accurate a map is depends on?

Answer 1

• how much the map maker knows about the place

* how carefully it has been measured

Question 2

Explorers were map makers too? ( True or False )

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Who was the Italian explorer?

Answer 3

Italian explorer Vespucci (1454 - 1512). He’s working out where he is, using the stars.

Question 4

Note!

Map making or cartography went on in many places, not just Greece!

Answer 4

.

Question 5

What is a astrolabe?

Answer 5

It is a instrument that is used for measuring

Question 6

When was the astrolabe invented?

Answer 6

around 200 BCE

Question 7

What is the function of astrolabe?

Answer 7

It lets you measure the angle between the sun (or other star) and the horizon

Question 8

Where was the compass invented?

Answer 8

In China

Question 9

What is the meaning of cartography?

Answer 9

the study and practice of drawing maps

Question 10

What does GPS stands for?

Answer 10

Global Positioning System

Question 11

What does sat nav stands for?

Answer 11

Satellite navigation

Question 12

Where is Northing and Easting?

Answer 12

Northing is at the left hand side (vertically) of the grid references and Easting is (horizontally) below the grid references.

Question 13

Identify the definition of a mental map.

Answer 13

A series of images in our minds that help us to get around.

Question 14

Identify the difference between a sketch map and a map drawn to scale.

Answer 14

A sketch map is a rough map to show what a place is like, whereas a map drawn to scale gives an accurate representation of an area.

Question 15

A good map has specific features. Identify which of the below is not one of those features.

• A ruler
• A key
• An arrow to show north
• A frame around it
• A scale

Answer 15

A ruler

Question 16

The table on the plan is 12 cm long. The scale is 1:20. Identify the length of the table in real life.

Answer 16

240 cm

Question 17

If there are no contour lines/far apart the land is…

Answer 17

flat

Question 18

If the contour lines are very close together, the ground slopes…

Answer 18

steeply

Question 19

Imaginary lines that run from the north pole to the south pole are…

Answer 19

Longitude

Question 20

Zero degrees latitude is also called the _______.

Answer 20

Equator

Question 21

What is the name of the red line at zero degrees longitude?

Answer 21

Prime Meridian

Question 22

Lines of Latitude can be measured up to what degree?

Answer 22

90 degrees