Map Skills
Climate
Trade & Transport
Settlements
Misc.
100
Where is Mexico located?
Central America
100
The roads are icy. Is this a statement about weather or climate?
Weather
100
What products does South Africa export?
Gold, Flowers, Diamonds, Corn
100
Define settlement
A Place where people live
100
Does the angle of the sun's rays affect temperature?
Yes, this is the affect of latitude on temperature.
200
What continent is North of Mexico?
North America
200
What does a climograph measure?
Temperature and rainfall.
200
What products does South Africa import?
Cars, machinery, Aluminium, Hardwoods, Coffee
200
List four reasons why a settlement might be sited.
River for transport Source of Water (lake, river) Flat land for building High Position for defence Near mineral deposits for industry Near Roads
200
How do ocean currents affect weather?
Moderation
300
Why do we associate ladders with latitude?
Because latitude lines climb up and down from the equator.
300
If the wind is coming from the West, where would the rain shadow be?
On the East side.
300
What is the best method of transport ofr Oil from Saudi Arabia to South Africa?
Sea
300
What is a settlement hierarchy?
Pyramid top to bottom: city, large town, small town, small village, rural settlement
300
Which modes of transport benefit from government subsidies?
Rail, Bus
400
What do we call world maps that show the location of one country?
Global location maps.
400
What is the climate of Cape Town?
Mediterranean
400
What cities in South Africa have sea ports?
Durban, Richards Bay, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay
400
Which services would be found in a small village?
Post Office, Supermarket
400
Name five oceans.
Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Pacific, Southern
500
What do we call maps that show country boundaries?
Political Maps
500
What is the climate zone of the equator?
Equatorial
500
Which two South African ports would be best for the export of goods from Gauteng to Asia?
Durban, Richards Bay
500
What services would you find in a city?
University, Theatre, Cathedral, Sports Stadium, Secondary School, Supermarket,Post Office
500
Which mode of transport do commuters have to walk the furthest from home to access?
Train/Rail
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