Geography WA2

A 4-figure grid reference is written in the format __.

EENN

To determine the northing and easting in a 4-figure grid reference, you should find the __.

'L'.

In a 6-figure grid reference, to find the last two digits, you __ the grid into 10 equal parts.

divide.

A __ is a description or table of symbols found on a map that helps in understanding it.

Legend.

The scale of a map indicates the relationship between distances on the map and distances in __.

reality (real life).

A small scale map will cover a __ area with fewer details.

large.

In measuring straight-line distances on a map, the measurement is always in __.

kilometers (km).

Compass directions help in locating and giving directions effectively; the four cardinal points are __.

North, South, East, West.

Contour lines on a map represent equal __, indicating the relief of the terrain.

elevation.

A nucleated or clustered settlement pattern shows houses grouped __ around a central point.

closely together.

Rural-urban migration often involves __ factors pushing individuals toward cities.

push.

Urban areas with high population density and built-up infrastructure are referred to as __.

cities.

Housing that is government-built and subsidized is known as __ housing.

public.

The area with limited housing primarily due to high land values is called the __.

City Center (CBD).

Higher land values lead to high-rise housing in __ areas.

central.

Environmental quality influences the type of housing, with cleaner areas being preferred for __ use.

residential.

To measure the distance along curved lines, one method is to use __ for accuracy.

string.

A map scale showing that 1 cm represents 50000 cm in real life is known as a __ scale.

Statement.

The difference in elevation indicated by the spacing between contour lines reflects the __ of the terrain.

slope.