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Map Work

The document discusses methods for measuring distances between points on a map, emphasizing the importance of map scale and the relationship between map units and actual ground distance. It outlines various techniques for measuring straight and curved distances, including the use of a straight edge, string, or dividers. Additionally, it suggests activities for interpreting map scales and calculating areas of irregular features using grid squares.

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Map Work

The document discusses methods for measuring distances between points on a map, emphasizing the importance of map scale and the relationship between map units and actual ground distance. It outlines various techniques for measuring straight and curved distances, including the use of a straight edge, string, or dividers. Additionally, it suggests activities for interpreting map scales and calculating areas of irregular features using grid squares.

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Measuring distance between points On a map When we talk about distance, we mMéan the how far we travel between it is the measurement The two points may be e such as a road, railway and distance between | Measurement of Bt me places, On a map, n tween any two points. } the distance along a rout me line, a footpath or a river e settlements. _ Siem) Maps are made to scale, that 1s, there is aici i) telationship between a unit of mena pa eee) the map and the actual distance tha on unit of measurement represents on the ground. euee Interpreting map scale i (Get a topographic map from your teacher or L | school library and use it to complete the following e you a activity: 1. Check the scale of the map. 2. What does the scale of the map mean? Write down your interpretation of the scale. 3. How does it compare with that of your partner? 4. Report your interpretation to the class for discussion. these) Sometimes you may need to m Mio) distances but at other times, hd) measure curved ones, eet easure only straight you may also need te iece of paper Straight line distance using a straight-edged Pi a ; ai | straight edge of the piece of paper and put : oe bottom of the [Link] shown in Figu ice between A and B is 4 kilometres- fi A on Jess than a kilometre, it is measured ; scale to the left of zero, This part is divi FeO peace Tec eke ee are many way® of nt include the following: preferably white ad, Stretchy string ce of twine or heavy thre ble). both flexible and manages the road from the shop to the School in Figure 56 h- Se Pe. eee gL hee yal 0 pa eee i spine of panel Att, { Wee paper suring distance using © straight edge er along the curves or bends, making sure the edge want to take. Every tame he route pends, make a nd pivot the paper 8° the edge is back on course (see rocess until you reach your destination. I> Read. ir of dividers ice can also be measure, t may be less d with the help ofa p accurate. he line by pencil marks > each of these Sections with q pa: ir of dividers as. mite down each measurement. ; linear scale to find the actual distance on the land. eter a instrument having o ro measuring wheel. Distance 12, Measured by allowing the wheel of the rotameter to (see Figure 63 below). pographic map i pographic map. Use it to do the following: ered by road, railway or river on the - aon a map a ures like lakes, farms and forest to calculate the area of the hould be involved: shaped feat steps. For example, Ocedure that follow © Scale 1: 50 000 @ 66: Area of an irregular shaped feature number of grid squares that fall within the drawn boum y grid square that is partly enclosed is counted as from Figure 67 below that there are three whole s ares covered by the Wetland. Scale 1: 50 000 a ve * ee ie a

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