Methods of representing Relief - SS2 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 2
How do hachures differ from contour lines?
Hachures represent elevation values directly.
Contour lines indicate the direction of water flow.
Hachures show the steepness and slope direction.
Contour lines are used for political boundary marking.
What do relief coloring and hill shading both help with on a map?
Identifying city centers
Depicting population density
Enhancing the representation of terrain
Showing transportation networks
What information do spot heights typically provide on a map?
Precise longitude and latitude
Temperature variations
Elevation above sea level
Distance to the nearest city
Boundary pillars are useful for demarcating:
Natural features like rivers
Political boundaries
International time zones
Climatic zones
Trigonometrical stations are primarily used for:
Identifying flora and fauna
Measuring astronomical data
Calculating distances and angles in surveying
Providing information about cultural landmarks
Explain how contour lines are used to represent the topography of an area.
Why is it important to have benchmarks on a map, and how are they established?
Describe the differences between relief coloring and hill shading in map design.
How can hachures be useful for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts when reading a topographic map?
Discuss the significance of trigonometrical stations in accurate surveying and mapping.