Map Reading
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Map Reading starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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A map shows a distance of 3 cm between two cities. If the scale is 1 cm = 10 km, what is the actual distance between the cities?
Explain why maps cannot represent the exact shape and size of continents.
If a map has a representative fraction (RF) of 1:25,000, what does it mean?
If a map has a scale of 1:100,000, how many kilometres does 4 cm on the map represent?
What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?
What does the term 'scale' mean in map reading?
What information does a map grid provide?
What is the difference between a large scale map and a small scale map?
What is the function of a compass rose on a map?
What is the main difference between a map and a globe?
What is the main purpose of a map legend?
What is the significance of the International Date Line on maps?
What is the use of grid references on a map?
