Map Information

Question 1

What is an orthophoto?

Answer 1

A combination of a photograph and a map.

Question 2

How is an orthophoto captured?

Answer 2

In an aeroplane flying overland.

Question 3

Fill in the blank:

The scale of an orthophoto is always ____:_______, which means _____ on the ground is _______ on the map.

Answer 3

1: 10 000

100 m= 1 cm on map.

Question 4

Maps must or always include the following map conventions…

Answer 4

1. A title
   At the top of the map, e.g PINELANDS.
2. Direction Arrow
    Always points North- compass looking diagram on map.
3. A scale
    A way of showing how much smaller things have been 
    shown on the map.
4. A key/legend
    A list of symbols or signs used.