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Map Interpretation

The Telematic Teaching Project focuses on map reading and interpretation in geography, covering topics such as wind direction, irrigation, and the significance of contours. It emphasizes practical applications like calculating gradients and understanding the impact of geography on farming and industrial development. The document also highlights the importance of enthusiasm in learning and teaching geography.

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Map Interpretation

The Telematic Teaching Project focuses on map reading and interpretation in geography, covering topics such as wind direction, irrigation, and the significance of contours. It emphasizes practical applications like calculating gradients and understanding the impact of geography on farming and industrial development. The document also highlights the importance of enthusiasm in learning and teaching geography.

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Telematic Teaching Project

GEOGRAPHY
Map Reading and Map
Interpretation
MAP
READING
Ec tivi
ac
on tie

f
lie
om s

Re
ic
Mental
t tle Image of
e
S
n ts a map Draina
m e ge

Infra-
Struc-
ture
MAP
INTERPRETATION
WIND DIRECTION X Katabatic
night

Smoke blows
DOWN slope
BE
F OR
E
CO
L D
FR
ON
T

INDUSTRIES

NT
RO
F
L D
CO
ER
T
AF
REASONS FOR CULTIVATION
OF ROWS OF TREES

•Wind breaker
•Prevents soil erosion
•Beautification
IRRIGATION USE OF DAMS

D IRRIGATION

A
DRINKING
D WATER
R M
I
N RECREATION
K S RECREATION
I
N
G

W
A
T
E
R
DIRECTION-RIVER FLOWS

Dam - wall down


Contours bend
stream
upstream
300

o l ow
h t
Flows towards h ig
100 fro m
the sea (Mouth) s
F lo w

Joining of
tributaries
acute angle
MOUTH
LOWER COURSE

BR
L

AI
V L

DE
E

D
E

ST
RE
AM
FLO
MA
RS
OD
H
NK
PLA DBA
IN N
SA

ER
ND
EA
M
INCLINED LAYERS
SCARP AND DIP SLOPE
CONTOURS FAR
DIP SLOPE - GRADUAL

CONTOURS CLOSE
SCARP SLOPE - STEEP
Calculate the gradient between spot
height 1797 and spot height 2263

Gradient = VI HE = 3,8 cm x 50 000 Gradient = 466


HE 100 000 1 900
= 1,9 km
VI = 2263-1797 = 466m = 1 900m = 1: 4,07
Contours D Why zig-zag footpath?
Close-
•Reduces steepness
Steep
•Easier/safer to climb
•Prevent mass movement

Contours MESA
Far- Large top
C Gradual

Concave
slope •Slope C-D: Concave
•Difficulty to climb
•Why zig zag
footpath?
FARM NAMES COMMERCIAL
FARMING
S
RIE

LARGE AREA
DA

ROADS
UN
BO

ESTATE
RM
FA

CANAL

DAMS

IRRIGATION
MINING ACTIVITIES

CONVEYOR BELT

DIGGINGS

SLIMES DAM

ALSO: mine dumps, old mine, subsiding ground, mineshaft


LEVEL FACTORS
W INDUSTRIES
A •Level
T CONVEYOR •Raw Material
E BELTS
•Water
R •Labour
POWER RAW •Power
MATERIAL •Transport
•Market
TRA N
SPOR
T

MARKET

LABOUR
TRANSPO
RT
RAW MATERIAL WATER
PAARL VALLEY
Would you recommend
industrial development?
YES
•Flat land
FLAT •Raw material: Farming
•Water
•Labour
•Transport: Road and
LABOUR
rail
NO
•Pollution trapped
•Air/water pollution
•Problem to breathe
•Acid rain
TRANSPORT
SHAPE OF
PAARL
•Mountains
•River
•Linear

•Modern Paarl =
stellar
URBAN RURAL FRINGE

Shunting
yard

SMALL HOLDINGS
At what time was photo taken?

N 12:00 – 14:00

W E

S
Name of street given to R102

Voortrekker
Thank you for
paying
attention
REMEMBER
Teachers don’t need your ATTENTION
….. they need your ENTHUSIASM

G D SAMAAI
[email protected]

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