Map work Flashcards

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1
Q

What does “POSITION” mean?

A

Where something is on a map.

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2
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How does a GRID work?

A

It is used to show position on a map.
At the top will be a letter of the alphabet
Along the side will be a number.
The position will be where those two meet.

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3
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What instrument do we use to find direction?

A

A Compass

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4
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Name the 4 Cardinal Points

A

North
South
East
West

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5
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What kind of needle does a compass have?

A

Magnetic Needle

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6
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Towards which direction does the Magnetic Needle always point?

A

Magnetic North

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7
Q

In which direction does the sun rise and set

A

Rises in East

Sets in West

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8
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In South Africa, in which part of the sky is the sun during the day?

A

The northern part.

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9
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What does a map use to show the difference of places?

A
  1. Colours
  2. Symbols
  3. Keys
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10
Q

Do maps show the size of an area?

A

yes

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11
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I you were a traveller, what other useful information would you get from a map?

A

Distance between places

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12
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What are the two main kinds of maps?

A
  1. Physical

2. Politica

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13
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What is a PHYSICAL map?

A
A map that shows natural features like
Mountains
Rivers
Deserts
Lakes
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What is a POLITICAL map?

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A map that shows different countries and provinces.
It has lines drawn to show these.
It has the names of countries, towns etc.

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