The questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographic map 3219CA CITRUSDAL, as well as the orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area - NSC Geography - Question 1 - 2017 - Paper 2
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The questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographic map 3219CA CITRUSDAL, as well as the orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area. Various options are pro... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:The questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographic map 3219CA CITRUSDAL, as well as the orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area - NSC Geography - Question 1 - 2017 - Paper 2
Step 1
The map reference of the topographic map north of Citrusdal is …
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The correct answer is C, 3219AC, which is the map reference for the topographic map.
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The mean magnetic declination for the topographic map extract 3219CA Citrusdal in 2007 is, …
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The correct answer is A, 32°30' W of True North, which reflects the mean magnetic declination for this area.
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The orthophoto map scale of 1 : 10 000 means that one centimetre on the orthophoto map represents … kilometres on the ground.
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The correct answer is B, 0,1, which indicates that each centimetre on the orthophoto corresponds to 0.1 kilometers on the ground.
Step 4
The actual distance from number 4 to number 1 on the orthophoto map is … km.
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This would require specific map measurements, but as a general practice, the distance would be calculated based on the scale.
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The province labelled B on the General Information on Citrusdal on page 3 is the …
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The correct answer is D, Eastern Cape, which is the province indicated in the General Information.
Step 6
To which mountain range does the Cederberg Mountains belong?
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The correct answer is B, Cape Fold, as the Cederberg Mountains are part of this geological formation.
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The town of Citrusdal will experience ... winds during the night.
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The correct answer is B, katabatic, which describes the type of winds that can be expected at night.
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An orthophoto map is a ... aerial photograph.
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The correct answer is A, vertical, as orthophoto maps typically use vertical aerial photography.
Step 9
The farming activity being practiced in the area marked 2 on the orthophoto map is, ...farming.
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The correct answer is D, crop, reflecting the farming activities in that specific area.
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The low lying landform found at H in block F8 on the topographic map is a …
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The correct answer is B, saddle, which is the type of landform indicated.
Step 11
The feature indicated at the orthophoto map is …
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The correct answer is A, trellis, as that is the drainage pattern indicated.
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The natural feature found at D in block G9, on the topographic map is a …
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The correct answer is D, non-perennial water, which describes the type of natural feature.
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Crop farming is taking place at 8 on the orthophoto map. This type of farming is identified by its...
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The correct answer is A, tone, as specific tones can indicate crop farming in aerial photographs.
