MAP SKILLS
What are the four directions?
North, South, East, West
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is daily conditions; climate is average weather over many years.
Give one example of a renewable resource.
Wind, solar, or water.
What is a population?
The number of people living in an area.
How many provinces does South Africa have?
Nine
What is the purpose of a map scale?
To show the relationship between map distance and real distance.
Name one factor that affects climate.
Altitude, latitude, ocean currents, distance from the sea, or relief.
What is a non-renewable resource?
A resource that cannot be replaced quickly.
What is urbanisation?
People moving from rural areas to cities.
What is the capital city of Gauteng?
Johannesburg is the provincial economic centre, but there is no provincial capital. (Accept that Gauteng's legislature is in Johannesburg.) If you want a simpler question, replace this with: "Name any province that borders Gauteng."
What is the imaginary line at 0° latitude?
The Equator.
Which ocean current makes the west coast of South Africa cooler?
Benguela Current.
Name South Africa's most important mineral export.
Gold, platinum, coal, or diamonds (accept any major one).
Name one push factor for migration.
Unemployment, drought, conflict, poverty, etc.
Which ocean borders South Africa's east coast?
Indian Ocean.
Which lines measure longitude?
Meridians
Why is Johannesburg cooler than Durban?
Johannesburg is at a higher altitude.
Why should natural resources be conserved?
To prevent them from running out and to protect the environment.
Name one pull factor.
Jobs, education, healthcare, better services, etc.
Name South Africa's three capital cities.
Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein.
Why are contour lines close together on a map?
The slope is steep.
What type of rainfall is caused by mountains?
Relief (orographic) rainfall.
What is sustainable development?
Meeting today's needs without harming future generations' ability to meet theirs.
Why does rapid urbanisation create challenges?
Housing shortages, traffic, pollution, unemployment, pressure on services, etc.
Why is Gauteng called the economic heart of South Africa?
It has the largest concentration of industries, businesses, finance and employment.