Geography Flashcards
What is the title of the map for?
To explain the theme and the function of a map.
What is the direction of the map for?
To show the direction of a map.
What is the key of the map for?
To explain what the different symbols and colors on the map represent.
What is the scale of the map for?
To show the ratio between actual and reduced size of an object shown on the map.
What is the grid of the map for?
To help readers find a place listed in the index.
What are the different types of maps?
Political map, topographic map, thematic map, and street map.
Which is bigger, 19 53, or 197 533?
19 53
Example for 4 figure grid.
20 10
Example for 6 figure grid.
202 312
How do you make a scale on a map?
Use a ruler to mesure the scale.
What is km to m?
1km=1000m.
What is m to cm?
1m=100cm.
What is 1cm to 626m in cm?
1:62600.
What is 1:13300 in cm to m?
1cm to 133m.
What are triangulation pillars?
They were originally built for surveyors to work out the land heights.