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GR 10 Mapwork Activity Memo

The document contains questions related to the topographical map extract and orthophoto map of Paarl, focusing on mapwork calculations, population distribution, and GIS concepts. It includes multiple-choice questions about map scale, contour intervals, and calculations for area, as well as interpretative questions regarding population density and non-ecumene areas. Additionally, it covers the definition and components of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and differentiates between raster and vector data.

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GR 10 Mapwork Activity Memo

The document contains questions related to the topographical map extract and orthophoto map of Paarl, focusing on mapwork calculations, population distribution, and GIS concepts. It includes multiple-choice questions about map scale, contour intervals, and calculations for area, as well as interpretative questions regarding population density and non-ecumene areas. Additionally, it covers the definition and components of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and differentiates between raster and vector data.

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The following questions are based on the topographical map extract from the

topographical map 3318 BD PAARL and the Orthophoto map 3318 BD PAARL

3.1 MAPWORK CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES

Refer to the topographical map extract and answer the questions that follow.

3.1.1 Choose the correct answer from the possibilities provided. Write the complete answer next to the
correct number in your answer book.

(a) To what scale is this topographical map drawn ?

(i). 1: 10 000
(ii). 1: 50 000
(iii). 1: 100 000

(b) The reference number of this topographical map is :-

(i). 3318 BD
(ii). 1 : 50 000
(iii). 20 metres

(c) The countour interval on the orthophoto map is :-

(i). 20 centimetres
(ii). 5 metres
(iii). 20 metres

(d) Which two scales appear on this map ?

(i). ratio and fraction scales


(ii). line and ratio scales
(iii). word and ratio scales (4x1) (4)

3.1.2 Calculate the area of the block A below in km². Show ALL calculations in your answer
book. Marks will be awarded for calculations and the formula. Clearly indicate the unit of
measurement in your answer.

Area = (Length x scale) x (breadth x scale)


A
A = (L x S) x (B x S)

(6)

(10)

3.2 MAP AND PHOTO APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION


3.2.1 Would you classify the population distribution in the mapped area as even or uneven ? (2x2) (4)
Give ONE reason for your answer by referring to the map only.

Uneven =
People are concentrated on low lying and level areas east of Paarl Berg or avoid high
lying mountainous areas in Western side of map

3.2.2 Decide if the population density is higher in Grid C1 and Grid A4. Give ONE reason for (2x2) (4)
your answer.

Higher population density in A4

Noorder Paarl Residential Area , Large Farming Areas , Dal Josafat industrial area,

C1 is mountainous area and inaccessible

3.2.3 Which of the areas , Grid C1 or Grid A4, is a non-ecumene area ? Give ONE reason for
each answer (2x2) (4)

C1 is Non-Ecumene , Mountainous Area


Inaccessible rugged Area
High Lying and dry area
No indication of people living there.

(12)

3.3 GIS

3.3.1 What is a Geographic Information System (GIS) (1x2) (2)


GIS is a computer-based technology and method for collecting, analysing, managing,
modelling and presenting geographical data for a wide range of users.

3.3.2 Name any TWO components of a GIS (1+1) (2)


People / users
Software , computer programmes and Applications
Data / information / maps / photos
Hardware / computer
Procedures and Method

3.3.3 State any TWO processes when working with GIS (1+1) (2)
Data input ,
Data storing ,
Data manipulation ,
Data analysis ,
Data information ,
Data management ,
Data application

3.3.4 Which of a topographic map and an Orthophoto map is an example of raster and vector (1+1) (2)
data respectively ?
Topographic Map = Vector data , Vector is data represented as points , lines and
polygons

Orthophoto Map = Raster data because it’s a photograph , Raster data is represented
by pixels on images , photographs , cells and blocks and grids

(8)

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