Map scales and symbols — KCSE Geography
KCSE Geography · 83 practice questions · 9 syllabus objectives
What You'll Learn
Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.
Identify types of topographic maps, state their uses, and calculate vertical exaggeration
Define map scale and state the three forms of expressing scale: statement scale, linear scale and representative fraction (RF)
Convert between the three forms of scale and use the RF to calculate actual distances and map distances
Identify and interpret conventional signs and symbols used on 1:50,000 topographic maps
Identify types of scale, convert between statement scale, representative fraction and linear scale
Calculate actual ground distance from map distance, map area to ground area, and perform unit conversions
Identify methods of relief representation; read spot heights, contour values and vertical intervals from maps
Identify and name man-made, physical, vegetation and drainage features from map symbols and grid squares
Map scales and symbols
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State three man-made features that can be identified from a topographic map using conventional symbols. (3 marks)
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Name three methods of representing relief on a topographic map. (3 marks)
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A map with a scale of 1:100,000 shows a forest that measures 3.5 cm in length. Calculate the actual ground distance in kilometres. (2 marks)
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