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What is the latitude of the Equator?
What is the latitude of the Equator?
- 0° (correct)
- 90°
- 180°
- 45°
Which line is used to measure the north-south position on Earth?
Which line is used to measure the north-south position on Earth?
- Longitude
- Tropic of Cancer
- Prime Meridian
- Equator (correct)
How many minutes can each degree of latitude and longitude be subdivided into?
How many minutes can each degree of latitude and longitude be subdivided into?
- 60 (correct)
- 30
- 100
- 45
Which direction does the True Bearing measure angles relative to?
Which direction does the True Bearing measure angles relative to?
If a place is described as 45° 20' 30" N, where is it located?
If a place is described as 45° 20' 30" N, where is it located?
What is magnetic declination?
What is magnetic declination?
How does the magnetic bearing in South Africa relate to true north?
How does the magnetic bearing in South Africa relate to true north?
What happens when you subtract the magnetic declination from the magnetic bearing?
What happens when you subtract the magnetic declination from the magnetic bearing?
In the conversion between square meters (m²) and hectares, what is the relationship?
In the conversion between square meters (m²) and hectares, what is the relationship?
Which measurement unit is typically used to express area in calculations for mapping and land use planning?
Which measurement unit is typically used to express area in calculations for mapping and land use planning?
What is the relationship between square kilometers (km²) and hectares when converting?
What is the relationship between square kilometers (km²) and hectares when converting?
In map calculations, if you know the true bearing, how can you find the magnetic bearing?
In map calculations, if you know the true bearing, how can you find the magnetic bearing?
Why is precise handling of measurements and conversions important in mapping and land use planning?
Why is precise handling of measurements and conversions important in mapping and land use planning?
What is the main purpose of geographic coordinates?
What is the main purpose of geographic coordinates?
How are lines of latitude different from lines of longitude?
How are lines of latitude different from lines of longitude?
What is the reference point for measuring true bearings?
What is the reference point for measuring true bearings?
How is direction described using compass points?
How is direction described using compass points?
What does the Prime Meridian represent?
What does the Prime Meridian represent?
How are degrees subdivided in geographic coordinates for precise pinpointing?
How are degrees subdivided in geographic coordinates for precise pinpointing?
What is magnetic bearing?
What is magnetic bearing?
How do you calculate true bearing?
How do you calculate true bearing?
What is the relationship between hectares and square meters?
What is the relationship between hectares and square meters?
Where does magnetic north lie in South Africa compared to true north?
Where does magnetic north lie in South Africa compared to true north?
What does magnetic declination represent?
What does magnetic declination represent?
How do you convert square kilometers to hectares?
How do you convert square kilometers to hectares?
Why is precise handling of measurements important in mapping and land use planning?
Why is precise handling of measurements important in mapping and land use planning?
What is the main purpose of lines of longitude?
What is the main purpose of lines of longitude?
When subdividing degrees in geographic coordinates, what does each minute represent?
When subdividing degrees in geographic coordinates, what does each minute represent?
What is the true bearing measured relative to?
What is the true bearing measured relative to?
What role do compass points play in understanding direction?
What role do compass points play in understanding direction?
How are minutes in geographic coordinates further subdivided for pinpointing precise locations?
How are minutes in geographic coordinates further subdivided for pinpointing precise locations?
In terms of geographic positioning, what does the Prime Meridian represent?
In terms of geographic positioning, what does the Prime Meridian represent?
When calculating the magnetic bearing, what should be added to the true bearing?
When calculating the magnetic bearing, what should be added to the true bearing?
For area calculations, what is the relationship between hectares and square meters?
For area calculations, what is the relationship between hectares and square meters?
Where does magnetic declination come into play when calculating bearings?
Where does magnetic declination come into play when calculating bearings?
In South Africa, where does magnetic north lie in relation to true north?
In South Africa, where does magnetic north lie in relation to true north?
What is the purpose of calculating true bearings in navigation and mapping?
What is the purpose of calculating true bearings in navigation and mapping?
In geographic measurements, what is the reference point for calculating magnetic bearings?
In geographic measurements, what is the reference point for calculating magnetic bearings?
'1 km² equals how many hectares?' - This question would be most relevant in which context?
'1 km² equals how many hectares?' - This question would be most relevant in which context?
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