Topographic map interpretation questions | form five Geography

What is a map?

What is the difference between topographic map and statistical map

Which methods are used to show relief features on the map.

Study carefully the map extract of HANANG Sheet 84/4 provided then answer the following questions:
(a) Calculate the area covered by Lake Balangida in square kilometers.
(b) What type of landscapes does the map depict?
(c) Identify the type of drainage pattern of the mapped area.
(d) What are the three major indicators of climate in the area? Give evidence.
(e) With evidence from the map, outline types of soil found in the area.
(f) Explain four land uses in the mapped area.
(g) A farmer was at grid reference 680160. He saw fire in the North East (4.2 kilometers).
   (i) Find the grid reference position of the fire.
   (ii) Name the physical obstacles which the farmer will face if he walks in a straight line to the position of the fire

Carefully study the map extract of Mbeya sheet (244/4) provided and then answer the following questions.

1. Calculate the area covered by Mbeya forest reserve
2. What factors are likely to have influence the location of Mbeya town?
3. Identify the types and distribution of vegetation cover
4. In not less than two points for each, comment on

1. land use
2. settlement pattern
3. Relief
4. Rock types

5. Identify three ways that have been used to show relief.

Study carefully the map extract of Tabora sheet (118/2) provided then answer the following questions.

1. Find the distance of railway line from Itulu grid reference 837345 to Tabora grid reference 800456 in kilometer.
2. Calculate the area covered by seasonal swamps in kilometer square
3. Outline two methods which have been used to represent relief of the area
4. Giving concrete evidence from the map , identify six human activities taking place in the area.
5. With evidence from the map , suggest the type of climate.
6. Explain three factors which led to the presence of seasonal swamps in the mapped area.

Study carefully the map extract of LEMBENI Sheet 73/3 and then answer the following questions:

(a) Calculate the area covered by a seasonal swamp in km² .
(b) Identify the grid reference of the location of the following features:

1. Kiverenge School
2. Lokira hill.

(c) Calculate the distance covered by loose surface road in kilometers from grid 509848 to
460819.
(d) By citing examples from the map, identify the types of vegetation of the area.
(e) Describe five usefulness of Topographical maps to a geographer.

Study carefully the map extract of MPANDA Sheet 153/3 provided then answer the following questions:

(a) Measure the length of the railway line in kilometers from grid reference 845977 to 989022.
(b) Describe the nature of settlement pattern found in the area.
(c) Briefly explain the three economic activities taking place in the area.
(d) Analyze the nature and distribution of vegetation in the area.
(e) With two evidences from the map, identify the type of climate found in the area.
(f) Identify the method which has been applied to show relief of the area and give three advantages for using such a method.

Study carefully the map extract of LEMBENI Sheet 73/3 provided and answer the following questions:

(a) By using RF scale given, calculate the distance of the loose surface road in kilometers from grid reference 564854 to 464760.
(b) From the map, show the merits and demerits of using cartographic symbols and signs.
(c) With vivid evidence from the map, elaborate the geological patterns found in the area.
(d) Describe the geomorphic processes which might have moulded the landforms in the area.
(e) With concrete evidence from the map, suggest the climate of the area.

Study carefully the map extract of Vanga (sheet 111/1) provided and answer the following
questions:
(a) Calculate the area covered by mangrove swamp at Upwa Island.
(b) Describe the nature of transport and communication system of the mapped area.
(c) Comment on the population distribution of the area and briefly explain three factors that
have influenced population distribution at Vanga area.
(d) Comment on the nature of vegetation found at the area. Is there any relationship  between climatic conditions found in the area with vegetation cover?
(e) With support of examples, identify the economic activities carried out in the mapped
area.
(f) With vivid examples, determine the functions of Vanga sub-urban.
(g) Describe four factors that have affected the composition of the mapped area.