Map Reading and Creation Skills

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Looking at the image, describe the impact of reclamation on flora and fauna.

Reclamation can alter the natural environment and may affect the environment in which plants and animals live.

What are the impacts of Windfall building on the environment and community?

Environmental impact: blocks ventilation, causes air pollutants to accumulate. Impact on residents: poor air circulation, streets become crowded, temperatures rise, increased spread of infectious diseases, affecting residents' health.

What factors should be considered when constructing buildings to reduce the impact on the environment and residents?

Factors to be considered include ventilation and building density.

What are the differences between Kwun Tong in the early days and now?

Early Kwun Tong: A piece of hill land and barren bay without much flat land. Current Kwun Tong: Most of the buildings are very tall/dense and are built on slopes. Signup and view all the answers

How can the government overcome the limitations of the natural environment to increase land supply and develop Kwun Tong?

Reclaiming land from the sea Signup and view all the answers

What projects has the government undertaken to connect new towns and urban areas?

Railways, tunnels, and cross-sea bridges. Signup and view all the answers

What basic information does a map provide?

Different maps provide different information. A world map shows Hong Kong's location in Asia; an Asia map shows Hong Kong's location in southeastern China; a Hong Kong street map shows streets, buildings, etc. in Hong Kong. Signup and view all the answers

How can you find the location of objects on a map?

Find the location of each place according to the map legend and grid coordinates on the map. Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps for drawing a simple map?

<ol> <li>Draw the path you passed during the study and mark the start and end points. 2. Design simple symbols to represent survey locations and nearby objects, and draw them according to the location of the objects. 3. Add the elements that make up the map, such as title, legend, direction mark, etc. 4. Draw survey routes.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the effects of land reclamation on the environment?

Reclamation will change the face of the natural environment and may affect the environment in which plants and animals live. Signup and view all the answers

How does windfall building affect the environment and residents?

Environmental impact: blocks ventilation and allows air pollutants to accumulate. Impact on residents: poor air circulation makes streets feel crowded, temperature rises, chance of infectious diseases spreading increases, and residents' health is affected. Signup and view all the answers

How to use electronic maps?

When using an electronic map to plan a route, enter the name of the destination in the search bar, then press 'Search Route' and enter the location. The screen will display the recommended walking route and the time required, as well as provide direction and street view services to determine whether the direction of travel is correct. Signup and view all the answers

What help do legends and grid coordinates provide when viewing a map?

The legend on a map tells us the symbols on the map represent objects; grid coordinates make it easier for us to find each location on the map. Signup and view all the answers

What map elements are missing from this map? Draw them on the map in the appropriate places.

The map lacks elements such as a compass, a title, and a scale. Signup and view all the answers

Hong Kong has more mountainous areas than flat land.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What problems does this topography pose for Hong Kong's development?

Land development limitations. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main areas of Hong Kong shown on the Hong Kong map?

New Territories, Kowloon, Hong Kong Island Signup and view all the answers

What can you see on the streets and buildings of Tsim Sha Tsui on the street map of Hong Kong?

We can clearly see the streets and main buildings of the Tsim Sha Tsui area, which makes it easy not to get lost. Signup and view all the answers

What common elements do maps have? Try to find them in these four maps and explain their uses.

Different maps provide different information. We can learn about Hong Kong's geographical location from the world map and the Asia map; reading the Hong Kong map can help us understand the main areas of Hong Kong; reading the Hong Kong street map allows us to see streets and buildings. Signup and view all the answers

First go [blank] , pass by the lotus pond. The Arboretum and Hong Kong Museum of History are located [blank] of the Lotus Pond.

West/Northwest (C) Signup and view all the answers

After visiting [blank], going [blank] will lead yo to the Bird Lake.

Arboretum/West (A) Signup and view all the answers

From Bird Lake, straight to the [blank] direction, you can leave the park from Exit 2.

Northeast (D) Signup and view all the answers

Hong Kong has more mountainous terrain and less flat land.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the distance between the distance of drinks cans in test one

3cm Signup and view all the answers

Match the location with grid square:

Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station = C3 Hong Kong Museum of History = B2 Kowloon Mosque = C2 Haiphong Road Temporary Market = B1 Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Hong Kong's main areas

Hong Kong's three main areas are Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories.

Common map elements

Common map elements include a title, legend, scale, and direction indicator.

Map information varies

Maps provide different information; world maps show location, while street maps show streets and buildings.

Hong Kong's terrain

Mountains are more common than plains in Hong Kong, limiting development due to less usable flat land.