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What is the function of longitude?
What is the function of longitude?
- Measure east-west position (correct)
- Pass through Greenwich, England
- Run east-west around the globe
- Measure north-south position
Which line of latitude is at 0°?
Which line of latitude is at 0°?
- Tropic of Cancer
- Arctic Circle
- Equator (correct)
- Prime Meridian
What is the main function of a compass in geography?
What is the main function of a compass in geography?
- Pinpoint exact locations
- Measure latitude and longitude
- Describe geographic features
- Provide general orientation (correct)
What does a true bearing measure?
What does a true bearing measure?
How are degrees subdivided in latitude and longitude?
How are degrees subdivided in latitude and longitude?
In what direction does the Prime Meridian pass through?
In what direction does the Prime Meridian pass through?
What is the method to find the true bearing?
What is the method to find the true bearing?
What does intervisibility refer to in topographical mapping?
What does intervisibility refer to in topographical mapping?
What does vertical exaggeration aim to achieve in a cross-section?
What does vertical exaggeration aim to achieve in a cross-section?
How is gradient calculated in topographical mapping?
How is gradient calculated in topographical mapping?
What do close together contour lines indicate on a topographic map?
What do close together contour lines indicate on a topographic map?
What is the relationship between hectare and square meters?
What is the relationship between hectare and square meters?
In South African topographic maps, what does a 20 m contour interval represent in 1:50,000 scale maps?
In South African topographic maps, what does a 20 m contour interval represent in 1:50,000 scale maps?
Cross-Section provides a ______ view of the terrain's elevation profile.
Cross-Section provides a ______ view of the terrain's elevation profile.
Why is precise handling of measurements and conversions crucial in mapping?
Why is precise handling of measurements and conversions crucial in mapping?
What is magnetic declination?
What is magnetic declination?
What process ensures that each piece of geographic data is associated with a specific location on the earth's surface in GIS?
What process ensures that each piece of geographic data is associated with a specific location on the earth's surface in GIS?
Which type of data represents features like roads or rivers that have length but negligible width in GIS?
Which type of data represents features like roads or rivers that have length but negligible width in GIS?
What type of data describes characteristics of spatial data, such as population or vegetation type?
What type of data describes characteristics of spatial data, such as population or vegetation type?
Which data structure in GIS uses points, lines, and polygons to represent discrete features of the geographic world?
Which data structure in GIS uses points, lines, and polygons to represent discrete features of the geographic world?
What is the primary function of an atlas index?
What is the primary function of an atlas index?
Which component of an atlas provides insights, analysis, and background information to help users understand complex data presented in maps?
Which component of an atlas provides insights, analysis, and background information to help users understand complex data presented in maps?
'Raster Data' in GIS is especially effective for representing which type of data?
'Raster Data' in GIS is especially effective for representing which type of data?
'Vector Data' in GIS is best suited for which kind of representations of geographic features?
'Vector Data' in GIS is best suited for which kind of representations of geographic features?
'Spectral Resolution' in remote sensing refers to the ability of a sensor to detect information across which spectrum?
'Spectral Resolution' in remote sensing refers to the ability of a sensor to detect information across which spectrum?
What is the main function of 'Point Data' in GIS?
What is the main function of 'Point Data' in GIS?
What is the purpose of compiling research findings into a structured format in the final phase?
What is the purpose of compiling research findings into a structured format in the final phase?
Where is the presentation of research findings typically conducted?
Where is the presentation of research findings typically conducted?
What is the outcome of the hypothesis at the conclusion of the phases described?
What is the outcome of the hypothesis at the conclusion of the phases described?
What does the final phase of making recommendations involve?
What does the final phase of making recommendations involve?
Where is feedback typically solicited when presenting research findings?
Where is feedback typically solicited when presenting research findings?
What is essential for ensuring that research is comprehensive and systematic?
What is essential for ensuring that research is comprehensive and systematic?
What is the main difference between vertical and oblique aerial photographs?
What is the main difference between vertical and oblique aerial photographs?
How do geographers use the concept of tone to identify features on aerial photographs?
How do geographers use the concept of tone to identify features on aerial photographs?
Why are shadows important in interpreting objects on aerial photographs?
Why are shadows important in interpreting objects on aerial photographs?
What is the primary purpose of an orthophoto map?
What is the primary purpose of an orthophoto map?
How do geographers use aerial photographs and orthophoto maps in disaster preparedness and response strategies?
How do geographers use aerial photographs and orthophoto maps in disaster preparedness and response strategies?
Why do geographers analyze textures on aerial photographs?
Why do geographers analyze textures on aerial photographs?
In what way do oblique aerial photographs differ from vertical aerial photographs?
In what way do oblique aerial photographs differ from vertical aerial photographs?
In geographical studies, why is understanding vertical rise per horizontal distance important?
In geographical studies, why is understanding vertical rise per horizontal distance important?
What makes oblique aerial photographs beneficial for visualizing landscapes?
What makes oblique aerial photographs beneficial for visualizing landscapes?
What is the first step when using an atlas to find a specific place or feature?
What is the first step when using an atlas to find a specific place or feature?
In fieldwork, what is the purpose of Phase 2: Formulate a Hypothesis?
In fieldwork, what is the purpose of Phase 2: Formulate a Hypothesis?
Where is Phase 3 of fieldwork conducted according to the guidelines?
Where is Phase 3 of fieldwork conducted according to the guidelines?
What should a hypothesis clearly state according to the guidelines?
What should a hypothesis clearly state according to the guidelines?
Which phase in fieldwork involves processing and analyzing data using statistical methods?
Which phase in fieldwork involves processing and analyzing data using statistical methods?
When using an atlas, what does the alphabetical listing help you find?
When using an atlas, what does the alphabetical listing help you find?
Where is Phase 1 of fieldwork typically conducted?
Where is Phase 1 of fieldwork typically conducted?
What is the purpose of collecting qualitative methods during fieldwork?
What is the purpose of collecting qualitative methods during fieldwork?
In fieldwork, what is the purpose of Phase 4: Analyse and Interpret Information?
In fieldwork, what is the purpose of Phase 4: Analyse and Interpret Information?
What is the main purpose of Phase 1: Identify and Define a Problem in fieldwork?
What is the main purpose of Phase 1: Identify and Define a Problem in fieldwork?
What is the purpose of lines of latitude in geographic coordinates?
What is the purpose of lines of latitude in geographic coordinates?
Which direction does the True Bearing angle measure relative to?
Which direction does the True Bearing angle measure relative to?
In geographic positioning, what are the basic points of a compass card used for general orientation?
In geographic positioning, what are the basic points of a compass card used for general orientation?
What is the main function of lines of longitude in geographic coordinates?
What is the main function of lines of longitude in geographic coordinates?
How are directions specified more precisely using bearings?
How are directions specified more precisely using bearings?
Which geographic feature passes through Greenwich, England?
Which geographic feature passes through Greenwich, England?
What is the purpose of the table of contents when studying a theme using an atlas?
What is the purpose of the table of contents when studying a theme using an atlas?
When conducting fieldwork, what is the main function of Phase 3: Collect, Describe, and Record Information?
When conducting fieldwork, what is the main function of Phase 3: Collect, Describe, and Record Information?
In fieldwork, what is the significance of identifying and defining a problem in Phase 1 according to the guidelines?
In fieldwork, what is the significance of identifying and defining a problem in Phase 1 according to the guidelines?
What distinguishes vertical aerial photographs from oblique aerial photographs?
What distinguishes vertical aerial photographs from oblique aerial photographs?
Why is processing and analyzing data crucial in Phase 4 of fieldwork according to the guidelines?
Why is processing and analyzing data crucial in Phase 4 of fieldwork according to the guidelines?
What is the main function of an atlas index as described in the text?
What is the main function of an atlas index as described in the text?
What does spectral resolution refer to in the context of remote sensing?
What does spectral resolution refer to in the context of remote sensing?
How do geographers use point data in GIS?
How do geographers use point data in GIS?
'Raster Data' in GIS is most effective for representing which type of data?
'Raster Data' in GIS is most effective for representing which type of data?
Where is the presentation of findings typically carried out?
Where is the presentation of findings typically carried out?
What is the main purpose of compiling research findings into a structured format in the final phase?
What is the main purpose of compiling research findings into a structured format in the final phase?
In which phase of fieldwork are recommendations or solutions proposed based on research findings?
In which phase of fieldwork are recommendations or solutions proposed based on research findings?
What happens to the hypothesis at the conclusion of the fieldwork phases?
What happens to the hypothesis at the conclusion of the fieldwork phases?
Where can feedback be solicited when presenting research findings?
Where can feedback be solicited when presenting research findings?
Why is the structured approach to fieldwork important?
Why is the structured approach to fieldwork important?
What does magnetic declination represent?
What does magnetic declination represent?
What is the purpose of vertical exaggeration in drawing cross-sections?
What is the purpose of vertical exaggeration in drawing cross-sections?
How is gradient calculated in topographical mapping?
How is gradient calculated in topographical mapping?
What do closely spaced contour lines on a topographic map indicate?
What do closely spaced contour lines on a topographic map indicate?
In topographical mapping, what does intervisibility assess?
In topographical mapping, what does intervisibility assess?
Which conversion is correct for changing square kilometers to hectares?
Which conversion is correct for changing square kilometers to hectares?
What does a cross-section provide in topographical mapping?
What does a cross-section provide in topographical mapping?
What is the main function of contour lines on topographic maps?
What is the main function of contour lines on topographic maps?
How are true bearings measured on a compass?
How are true bearings measured on a compass?
What does converting square meters to hectares involve?
What does converting square meters to hectares involve?
Why are vertical aerial photographs considered ideal for mapping?
Why are vertical aerial photographs considered ideal for mapping?
What characteristic of objects does the concept of 'tone' help identify on aerial photographs?
What characteristic of objects does the concept of 'tone' help identify on aerial photographs?
Which feature of aerial photographs is crucial in determining the time of day and the sun's position?
Which feature of aerial photographs is crucial in determining the time of day and the sun's position?
What is the primary purpose of orthophoto maps in geographical studies?
What is the primary purpose of orthophoto maps in geographical studies?
How do geographers benefit from tools like aerial photographs and orthophoto maps in urban planning?
How do geographers benefit from tools like aerial photographs and orthophoto maps in urban planning?
What function does GIS serve related to data processing?
What function does GIS serve related to data processing?
In GIS, what does 'analysing spatial relationships and patterns' primarily assist with?
In GIS, what does 'analysing spatial relationships and patterns' primarily assist with?
How does GIS 'transform and integrate data' to aid analysis?
How does GIS 'transform and integrate data' to aid analysis?
What is the key role of GIS in 'collecting and capturing data'?
What is the key role of GIS in 'collecting and capturing data'?
Why are oblique aerial photographs valuable for visualizing landscapes?
Why are oblique aerial photographs valuable for visualizing landscapes?
What does spatial resolution refer to in GIS?
What does spatial resolution refer to in GIS?
What characterizes raster data in GIS?
What characterizes raster data in GIS?
What is the primary purpose of an atlas index?
What is the primary purpose of an atlas index?
How are point data represented in GIS?
How are point data represented in GIS?
What distinguishes vector data from raster data in GIS?
What distinguishes vector data from raster data in GIS?
What is the main focus of spectral resolution in remote sensing?
What is the main focus of spectral resolution in remote sensing?
Which type of data in GIS covers regions such as lakes or national parks?
Which type of data in GIS covers regions such as lakes or national parks?
How does spatially referenced data differ from non-spatial data in GIS?
How does spatially referenced data differ from non-spatial data in GIS?
'Raster Data' in GIS is suitable for representing which kind of information?
'Raster Data' in GIS is suitable for representing which kind of information?
Which of the following is used to measure the north-south position between the poles?
Which of the following is used to measure the north-south position between the poles?
What is the system that allows for precise pinpointing of locations by subdividing latitude and longitude?
What is the system that allows for precise pinpointing of locations by subdividing latitude and longitude?
In geographic positioning, what basic points are used to describe the direction from one geographic feature to another?
In geographic positioning, what basic points are used to describe the direction from one geographic feature to another?
Which angle is measured relative to true north when specifying direction using bearings?
Which angle is measured relative to true north when specifying direction using bearings?
What are the basic units involved in subdividing latitude and longitude to pinpoint locations more precisely?
What are the basic units involved in subdividing latitude and longitude to pinpoint locations more precisely?
Which line runs east-west around the globe and is used to measure the north-south position between the poles?
Which line runs east-west around the globe and is used to measure the north-south position between the poles?
How is the magnetic bearing calculated?
How is the magnetic bearing calculated?
Which method would you use to convert square kilometers to hectares?
Which method would you use to convert square kilometers to hectares?
What does vertical exaggeration aim to achieve in drawing cross-sections?
What does vertical exaggeration aim to achieve in drawing cross-sections?
How is gradient calculated?
How is gradient calculated?
What does intervisibility assess using cross-sections?
What does intervisibility assess using cross-sections?
In topographic maps, what do close contour lines indicate?
In topographic maps, what do close contour lines indicate?
What is essential for comparing elevations using contour lines?
What is essential for comparing elevations using contour lines?
How do you construct a cross-section to visualize terrain in three dimensions?
How do you construct a cross-section to visualize terrain in three dimensions?
What distinguishes topographic maps with different scales in South Africa?
What distinguishes topographic maps with different scales in South Africa?
What is the primary purpose of the final phase of fieldwork described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the final phase of fieldwork described in the text?
Where is feedback typically sought when presenting research findings based on the text?
Where is feedback typically sought when presenting research findings based on the text?
What is the key outcome that determines whether a hypothesis is accepted or rejected at the conclusion of fieldwork according to the text?
What is the key outcome that determines whether a hypothesis is accepted or rejected at the conclusion of fieldwork according to the text?
Which phase of fieldwork focuses on proposing actionable recommendations and solutions based on research findings?
Which phase of fieldwork focuses on proposing actionable recommendations and solutions based on research findings?
'Conducted Where?' The presentation of findings takes place mainly in a:
'Conducted Where?' The presentation of findings takes place mainly in a:
'Conducted Where?' The analytical phase usually occurs in a:
'Conducted Where?' The analytical phase usually occurs in a:
What is the primary purpose of an atlas index?
What is the primary purpose of an atlas index?
What type of data in GIS represents specific locations like springs or monuments?
What type of data in GIS represents specific locations like springs or monuments?
What does spatial resolution refer to in GIS?
What does spatial resolution refer to in GIS?
How do vertical aerial photographs differ from oblique aerial photographs?
How do vertical aerial photographs differ from oblique aerial photographs?
Which feature on aerial photographs helps identify objects' height and depth?
Which feature on aerial photographs helps identify objects' height and depth?
What is the main purpose of orthophoto maps in geography?
What is the main purpose of orthophoto maps in geography?
What element of an object on an aerial photograph depends on factors like reflectivity and sunlight angle?
What element of an object on an aerial photograph depends on factors like reflectivity and sunlight angle?
What aspect of land covers is described by the term 'texture' in aerial photography?
What aspect of land covers is described by the term 'texture' in aerial photography?
Why are shadows important when interpreting objects on aerial photographs?
Why are shadows important when interpreting objects on aerial photographs?
What distinguishes high-oblique from low-oblique aerial photographs?
What distinguishes high-oblique from low-oblique aerial photographs?
What is the essential difference between vertical exaggeration and lens distortion correction in orthophoto maps?
What is the essential difference between vertical exaggeration and lens distortion correction in orthophoto maps?
What is the purpose of Phase 2 in conducting fieldwork according to the guidelines?
What is the purpose of Phase 2 in conducting fieldwork according to the guidelines?
Where is Phase 3 of fieldwork primarily conducted?
Where is Phase 3 of fieldwork primarily conducted?
What does Phase 4 of fieldwork primarily involve according to the guidelines?
What does Phase 4 of fieldwork primarily involve according to the guidelines?
What is the main function of the alphabetical listing in an atlas?
What is the main function of the alphabetical listing in an atlas?
Why is Phase 1 important in conducting fieldwork?
Why is Phase 1 important in conducting fieldwork?
What activity characterizes Phase 3 of fieldwork?
What activity characterizes Phase 3 of fieldwork?
What does the use of software for creating maps, diagrams, and tables primarily assist with in Phase 4 of fieldwork?
What does the use of software for creating maps, diagrams, and tables primarily assist with in Phase 4 of fieldwork?
In an atlas, what does the map reference indicate?
In an atlas, what does the map reference indicate?
What is the main function of lines of longitude in geographical coordinates?
What is the main function of lines of longitude in geographical coordinates?
How is direction more precisely specified using bearings?
How is direction more precisely specified using bearings?
In geographical terms, what does true bearing measure?
In geographical terms, what does true bearing measure?
What is the purpose of using compass points in geographical orientation?
What is the purpose of using compass points in geographical orientation?
How do lines of latitude differ from lines of longitude?
How do lines of latitude differ from lines of longitude?
When pinpointing precise locations on Earth, what system is used?
When pinpointing precise locations on Earth, what system is used?
Where is the presentation of findings usually carried out?
Where is the presentation of findings usually carried out?
What is the main focus of compiling research findings into a structured format in the final phase?
What is the main focus of compiling research findings into a structured format in the final phase?
In what setting can feedback be solicited from peers or experts in the field during the presentation of findings?
In what setting can feedback be solicited from peers or experts in the field during the presentation of findings?
What is the primary purpose of proposing actionable recommendations or solutions based on research findings?
What is the primary purpose of proposing actionable recommendations or solutions based on research findings?
Why is feedback from peers or experts important during the presentation of findings?
Why is feedback from peers or experts important during the presentation of findings?
What distinguishes the structured approach to fieldwork as described in the text?
What distinguishes the structured approach to fieldwork as described in the text?
How is the magnetic bearing calculated?
How is the magnetic bearing calculated?
In topographic maps, what do far apart contour lines typically indicate?
In topographic maps, what do far apart contour lines typically indicate?
What does vertical exaggeration aim to achieve in a cross-section?
What does vertical exaggeration aim to achieve in a cross-section?
How is gradient calculated?
How is gradient calculated?
What is the purpose of determining intervisibility using cross-sections?
What is the purpose of determining intervisibility using cross-sections?
What does a 20 m contour interval represent in 1:50,000 scale maps in South Africa?
What does a 20 m contour interval represent in 1:50,000 scale maps in South Africa?
Which geographic feature does the concept of gradient specifically measure?
Which geographic feature does the concept of gradient specifically measure?
What does a steep slope indicate on a topographic map?
What does a steep slope indicate on a topographic map?
Cross-Section in topography provides a view of terrain in which dimension?
Cross-Section in topography provides a view of terrain in which dimension?
What is the primary advantage of vertical aerial photographs for mapping?
What is the primary advantage of vertical aerial photographs for mapping?
How do geographers primarily use tone variation to identify features on aerial photographs?
How do geographers primarily use tone variation to identify features on aerial photographs?
What is the main function of shadows on aerial photographs?
What is the main function of shadows on aerial photographs?
Why are orthophoto maps preferred over standard aerial photographs for precise measurements?
Why are orthophoto maps preferred over standard aerial photographs for precise measurements?
What is the essential function of a Geographical Information System (GIS) in recalling and processing data?
What is the essential function of a Geographical Information System (GIS) in recalling and processing data?
Which element helps differentiate between built structures and natural features on aerial photographs?
Which element helps differentiate between built structures and natural features on aerial photographs?
In aerial photography, what does texture refer to?
In aerial photography, what does texture refer to?
What makes oblique aerial photographs more suitable for visualizing landscape features compared to vertical aerial photographs?
What makes oblique aerial photographs more suitable for visualizing landscape features compared to vertical aerial photographs?
What is the purpose of Phase 2 in conducting fieldwork according to the guidelines?
What is the purpose of Phase 2 in conducting fieldwork according to the guidelines?
Where is Phase 4 of fieldwork primarily conducted according to the guidelines?
Where is Phase 4 of fieldwork primarily conducted according to the guidelines?
What distinguishes high-oblique from low-oblique aerial photographs in the context of geography?
What distinguishes high-oblique from low-oblique aerial photographs in the context of geography?
How do geographers benefit from tools like aerial photographs and orthophoto maps in urban planning?
How do geographers benefit from tools like aerial photographs and orthophoto maps in urban planning?
What is the main function of contour lines on topographic maps as per the text?
What is the main function of contour lines on topographic maps as per the text?
'Vector Data' in GIS is best suited for which kind of representations of geographic features?
'Vector Data' in GIS is best suited for which kind of representations of geographic features?
'Raster Data' in GIS is most effective for representing which type of data?
'Raster Data' in GIS is most effective for representing which type of data?
How will the data be collected primarily in Phase 3 of fieldwork according to the guidelines?
How will the data be collected primarily in Phase 3 of fieldwork according to the guidelines?
What is the key function of an atlas index located at the back of an atlas?
What is the key function of an atlas index located at the back of an atlas?
What is the primary purpose of spectral resolution in remote sensing?
What is the primary purpose of spectral resolution in remote sensing?
What distinguishes raster data from vector data structures in GIS?
What distinguishes raster data from vector data structures in GIS?
What does spatial resolution refer to in GIS?
What does spatial resolution refer to in GIS?
What is the main purpose of attribute data in GIS?
What is the main purpose of attribute data in GIS?
What does higher spectral resolution enable in remote sensing?
What does higher spectral resolution enable in remote sensing?
How do raster and vector data structures differ in representing geographic elements?
How do raster and vector data structures differ in representing geographic elements?
What is the main function of GIS in displaying data?
What is the main function of GIS in displaying data?
What is the primary purpose of raster data in GIS?
What is the primary purpose of raster data in GIS?
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