Types of Maps: Local and Street Maps
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What is the main function of grid lines on a street map?

  • To highlight the freeways in the city
  • To form grid squares for location reference (correct)
  • To separate different areas of the map
  • To indicate the points of intersection

What is the purpose of a street atlas?

  • To help people find their way around a city (correct)
  • To provide detailed information about all cities in South Africa
  • To display a collection of local area maps
  • To show the entire city on one sheet of paper

What is the purpose of an index at the back of a street map?

  • To list all the names of people living in that area
  • To help in finding specific locations on the map (correct)
  • To provide a glossary of map symbols
  • To show the direction of north, south, east, and west

What is a sketch map primarily used for?

<p>To provide a rough drawing of important details for wayfinding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a compass help individuals with?

<p>Identifying and maintaining directions like north, south, east, and west (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

On a street map, what do intersections represent?

<p>Points where two streets cross each other (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a sketch map from a proper map?

<p>The level of detail shown, with only important features on a sketch map (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are local area maps and street maps usually prepared as books?

<p>Because showing an entire city on one sheet would be too large to use (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do street maps help individuals?

<p>By enabling individuals to find places and describe routes within a city (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four main cardinal points on a compass?

<p>North, South, East, West (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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