Map work questions | form one Geography

Describe five steps involved in calculating an area of a lake by using grid square method on the map.

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Mention two uses of a map scale.

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An instrument used to determine Magnetic North is called

1. Stevenson screen. 
2. Compass. 
3. Thermometer.
4. Hygrometer. 
5. Barometer.

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2. Compass

If the scale of a map is 1:50,000, what will be the actual ground distance of a river with 18 cm on a map?

1. 9 km 
2. 2 km 
3. 4 km
4. 18 km 
5. 1 km.

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1. 9 km

The direction to which compass needles point is called

1. Magnetic north
2. True north
3. Grid north
4. Compass bearing.

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1. Magnetic north