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GEOGRAPHY GRADE
MAP WORK
MODULE FRAMEWORK
LEARNING OUTCOMES
(LOS)
LO 1
GEOGRAPHICAL ENQUIRY
The learner will be able to
use enquiry skills to
investigate geographical and
environmental concepts and
processes.
ASSESSMENT SHEET
ASSESSMENT STANDARDS
(ASS)
We know this when the learner:
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.7
LO 2
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2.2
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
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MAP WORK
.1
Photographs?
Objects in the foreground of the photograph seem bigger because they are closer to the
camera lens. The same kind of object, e.g. a two-storey building, would seem much
smaller if it were further from the lens. Behind the closer objects there will be areas that
are not visible at all. These areas are known as the HIDDEN GROUND. (Think of a
class photo, for instance: if you stand right behind another learner, you will not be
visible in the photograph; you will be part of the hidden ground.)
2.2 Oblique aerial photographs:
These photographs are taken from high mountains, buildings or aeroplanes with a
camera that is held at an angle to photograph something below. This kind of
photograph shows features of the landscape from a reasonably familiar angle and will
have much less hidden ground than a horizontal photograph.
2.2.1
If the cameras axis is tilted away from the vertical axis at a wide angle (60+),
we obtain a high-angled oblique aerial photograph. The horizon will still be
visible on the photograph, and there will be almost as much hidden ground as in
a horizontal photograph.
2.2.2
If the cameras axis is tilted away from the vertical axis at a smaller angle (30),
we obtain a low-angled oblique aerial photograph. The horizon will not be
visible on the photograph at all and the amount of hidden ground will be much
less.
Do not take it for granted that the top edge of an aerial photograph shows what
is in the north. Maps usually present north at the top, but a photograph is not a
map!
Considering that the aeroplane flies from east to west at first and then from
west to east, can you explain why the printing on the photograph sometimes is
normal and sometimes upside down?
2.4 Orthophotos:
It is quite easy to take photographs from different heights. When this is done, the
scale of the photograph changes accordingly. It is also easy to enlarge or scale down
a photograph to show more or less detail.
An orthophoto combines the advantages of a vertical aerial photograph and the 1:50
000 topographic map. An orthophoto therefore is a low-level, vertical, aerial
photograph on a scale of 1:10 000 on which contour lines have been drawn in. The
contour intervals that are used measure only 5 m so that very fine detail is visible.
Features like place names, railway lines, roads, etc. are also printed on the
photograph.
The main advantages of orthophoto maps are:
The large scale of 1:10 000 and the small contour intervals of 5 metres allow
us to identify objects with ease.
They can be used for the layout of new residential areas and for the planning
of roads, irrigation schemes, etc.
Just like each sheet of a 1:50 000 topographical map, each orthophoto also has a
reference number, e.g. 2430DD. It is based on the 1:50 000 system. Each sheet of a
1:50 000 topographic map provides 25 orthophoto maps that are also numbered to
indicate their exact position on the map. An orthophoto therefore is 5 times as large as
a 1:50 000 topographic map.
EXAMPLE:
1:50 000 Topographic map designation.
The four figures indicate the geographic latitude, and the geographic longitude of the northwestern
corner of the chart. The two letters indicate the degree square.
Twenty-five orthophoto maps cover each degree square. They are arranged in rows of five
and are numbered consecutively from 1 to 15. Each orthophoto map covers a geographic
distance of 3 min. x 3 min of geographic latitude.
The next reference for the 1:10 000 orthophoto map is 2430DD.
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ACTIVITY 1
A summary:
Vertical aerial
photograph
Horizon not
visible.
Camera axis
forms a 90
angle with the
land surface.
High-angle oblique
aerial photograph
Horizon visible.
Camera axis
tilted 60 to 90
from vertical
position.
Advantages:
View from
above.
Horizon not
visible.
Camera axis
tilted 0 to 30
from vertical
position.
Advantages:
Orthophotos
This is a
combination of a
vertical aerial
photo and a
1:50 000
topographic
map.
The scale is
larger than that
of the map.
Contour lines
and other details
are indicated by
means of 5 m
intervals.
Advantages:
Height of objects
can be
determined.
Inexpensive.
Height of objects
can be
determined.
Inexpensive.
Advantages:
Larger scale.
Specific details
can be seen.
Inexpensive to
use.
Disadvantages:
Low-angle oblique
aerial photograph
Very expensive.
Disadvantages:
Disadvantages:
Some features
are hidden by
objects in the
foreground.
Image of
landscape fades
from the
foreground to the
background.
Image of
landscape fades
from the
foreground to the
background.
Some features
are hidden by
objects in the
foreground.
Disadvantages:
Cannot be used
to draw maps.
Cannot provide
a 3-dimensional
image.
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The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Vertical aerial photographs should be taken
between two hours before and two hours after 12 oclock. In which direction will the shadows
fall during this time?
3.4 Shading
The shading of a photograph depends on the height of the sun and the amount of light
that is reflected by the photographed object. The following examples are useful
guidelines for testing information involving shading:
Dark
Lighter
Explanation
Uneven surfaces.
Smooth surfaces.
Clear water.
Murky water.
Stagnant water.
Rippling waters.
Wet soil.
Dry soil.
Plant cover.
Bare ground.
Ploughed lands.
Fallow lands.
Established crops.
Newly-sown crops.
Rivers.
Roads.
3.5 Texture
Texture indicates land use and ground cover patterns. Citrus orchards, for instance,
show a rougher texture than fields of maize. Sand looks smooth and shrubby ground
seems woolly.
Some examples of land use are:
Land use
Cultivated fields
Features
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EASILY
IDENTIFIABLE FEATURES:
4. Map skills
You became acquainted with basic map skills in Grade 8 and did exercises that
involved the 1:50 000 topographic map of Alice. In doing that, you learned to:
determine location
gauge accurately and determine direction
calculate distance by making use of a scale
explain the naming of a map
recognise conventional map symbols
recognise representation of height on maps
identify contour patterns
This knowledge, together with what you will still be acquiring in using
the 1:50 000 topographic map of Bloemfontein and a 1:10 000
orthophoto map of a portion of this will see you through this years
work.
Before commencing the practical exercises, you have to learn a number of additional map
skills.
EXAMPLE
Scale 1 1:10 000
What is the true distance in km?
10 cm x 10 000
10 cm x 10 000
1 km
1000 m
Hm
Dm
dm
cm
mm
1 cm = 10 000 cm
1 cm = 100 m ( 100)
1 cm = 0,1 km ( 100 000)
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ACTIVITY 3
1. Calculate the true distance in metres if the distance on a 1:10 000 orthophoto map
is as follows;
a. 5,8 cm.
b. 10,1 cm.
2. Calculate the true distance in kilometres if the distance on a 1:10 000 orthophoto
map is as follows;
a. 92,2 cm.
b. 15,6 cm.
LO 1.3
You have learnt how to gauge accurately in Grade 8. Remember the steps
that have to be followed:
4.2.1
4.2.2 Draw a line to show True North through the point FROM which you have
measure.
to
4.2.1
Position the protractor by placing 0 against the line indicating north and the
centre at the point from which the measurement is to be taken.
4.2.4
Measure the angle clockwise from the line for north to the connecting line
(pencilled line of Step 1.)
EXAMPLE:
Answer: .........................
EXAMPLE:
CALCULATE
Step 1:
Calculate the difference in years = 2003 2000
= 3 years
Step 2:
Multiply the years by the annual difference in minutes = 3 years x 4'
= 12'
Step 3:
Determine whether the angle increases (eastwards) or decreases (westwards).
Eastwards (smaller) -
Westwards (bigger) +
Step 4:
Add the minutes (westwards) or subtract them (eastwards).
In this instance it is eastwards, therefore:
2130' - 12'
= 2118' West of True North
REMEMBER that there are 60' in 1.
If you should have to subtract and find that the degrees to be subtracted are
too many, you borrow 1 and convert it to minutes.
EXAMPLE:
2130' 34'
2090' - 34'
= 2056' West of True North.
If you should have to add minutes and get an answer that is more than 60,
you have to convert it 1.
EXAMPLE:
2130' + 34'
2164'
= 2204' West of True North.
Step 5:
Remember to write West of True North alongside the new declination, because Magnetic
North ALWAYS lies WEST of True NORTH.
4.3 Magnetic North
To gauge Magnetic North between two points, the degrees of TRUE NORTH must be
added (+) to the Magnetic Declination and the answer must be written in degrees:
EXAMPLE:
TN + MD = MN
50 + 2118' = 7118'
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ACTIVITY 4
TRUE NORTH:
Present Magnetic Declination:
Magnetic Declination:
2.
TRUE
Calculate the Magnetic North from D to C In 1993, the Magnetic Declination was
2015 west of True North. The annual variation is 3 to the East.
DECLINATION:
Magnetic North:
LO 1.4
4.4 Calculating area on a map.
EXAMPLE
= 2200 x 1800
= 2,2 x 1,8
= 396 0000 m
= 3,96 km
Steps:
1. Measure length in cm and convert to m / km.
2. Measure width in cm and convert to m / km.
3. Apply formula L x W.
4. Write the answer in km / m.
Always take note of the unit in which the answer must be given this will usually
be m or km.
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ACTIVITY 5
1. The length of a rectangular object is 5,6 cm and the width is 3,4 cm on a 1 : 50 000
topographic map. Calculate the area of the object in km.
2. The length of a building is 1,1 cm and the width is 0,6 cm on a 1 : 50 000 topographic
map. Calculate the area of the building in m.
LO 1.3
Distance
Speed
or
Speed =
Distance
Time
or
Distance =
THEREFORE
Speed x time
EXAMPLE:
How long will it take to travel by car at 60 km/h from point A to point B?
Steps:
1.
3.
Convert to minutes:
Distance
Speed
8,5 km
60 km/h
0,142 of an
hour
= 0, 142 x 60
= 8,52 minutes
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ACTIVITY 6
At what time will a person arrive at a destination if he or she leaves the house at 7:00
and travels a distance shown as 8 cm on a 1 : 50 000 map?
LO 1.3
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ACTIVITY 7
5. At what time will a bus arrive in Bloemfontein if it leaves Edenburg at 10:00 and
travels at an average speed of 120 km/h, without stopping along the way?
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6. Read the accompanying text and answer the questions dealing with Bloemfonteins
past.
Provide reasons for the citys:
a.
origin;
b.
development as a city.
THE
DEVELOPMENT OF
BLOEMFONTEIN
More that a hundred years ago, trekkers from the Cape settled
in the environment of Bloemfontein, which quickly developed
into a centre for trading. In 1846, the location of the present
city was selected by Major Warden as the most convenient
site for building a fort and a residential area. From this
beginning, and in spite of setbacks resulting from unrest and
wars, which inhibited its development, the small town
developed into an attractive city.
Bloemfontein forms the geographical hub of South Africas
railway, road and airline services. The development of the
Free State gold mines, less than 160 km from the city, has
brought additional prosperity to the city, which is fast
becoming an important industrial centre.
The city is situated in a picturesque environment in the heart
of the Free State plateau, surrounded by hillocks and hills
rising high above the plains. To the north is Naval Hill, from
where there is a particularly beautiful view of the city.
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LO 1.7
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ACTIVITY 8
Study the accompanying extract from the 1 : 50 000 topographic map of South Africa, sheet
2926 AA Bloemfontein, and orthophoto 2926 AA 9 Spitskop and answer the following
questions:
1.
2.
Identify the features of the landscape that occur at the following coordinates:
a)
2905'40" S, 2609'20" E.
b)
2906' S, 2610'35" E.
Indicate the position of the 2926 AA Bloemfontein map sheet by means of a simple
sketch:
3.
North .................................................................
b)
West ..................................................................
c)
4.
5 (a) How does the scale of a topographic map and of an orthophoto differ?
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(b)
What can you identify with regard to recreation facilities available to the inhabitants of
Bloemfontein by careful investigation of the topographic map and the orthophoto?
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.8
Rainfall
in mm
Study the precipitation figures for Bloemfontein that are provided below:
J
91,4
78,7
76,2
55,9
25,4
7,6
10,2
11,2
15,5
50,8
66
62,3
Draw a column graph to represent the rainfall data. Use a vertical scale of 1 cm to 10 mm.
(b)
(c)
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1.
ACTIVITY 9
A cellular telephone service provider wants to erect a communications tower for the
cellular phone service. It has to be situated on the highest point in the area. Provide the
height in metres of the highest point indicated on the map. Also provide the coordinates
for the specific point.
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2.
Provide a reason why the observatory (Observatory Theatre) was built on Naval Hill
(290545 S, 261420 E) and not in a more central part of the city.
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3.
4.
How long will it take a traveller to go from the one N1 intersection (290745 S, 2610 E)
to the other N1 intersection (290530 S, 261020 E) if an average speed of 120 km/h is
maintained?
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5.
Calculate the area of the terminal building of the railway line (square black building) at
290650 S, 261450 E. Show all calculations.
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6.
What is true north from 174 (290525 S, 261130 E) to the peak of Spitskop
(290540 S, 26920 E.)
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LO 1.4
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ACTIVITY 10
2.
Which part of Bloemfontein is shown on the orthophoto? Indicate the exact position
with faint pencil lines on the 1 : 50 000 or topograpic map sheet.
3.
What is the real distance in km from the N1 road junction near Tempe (at Dam van
Trane) to the road junction near Rayton in the northeast?
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4.
In which direction do you travel from the Tempe road junction to the road junction near
Rayton?
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5.
Which kind of activity will take place at Tempe? Look at the long buildings arranged in
rows that are there, in particular.
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6(a) What is the direction in which the shadows of these buildings fall?
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Make a poster about Bloemfontein. It must be eye-catching to attract visitors
and tourists.
Your poster should present the following information:
(a)
Tourist attractions.
(b)
(c)