Study the map extract on a scale 1:50,000 and answer the following questions (a) On
Study the map extract on a scale 1:50,000 and answer the following questions
(a) On the map
(i) Write the letter in brackets over an example of each of the following features: a Knoll(K), a sand deposit (SD), a disappearing stre (DS),
(ii) Shade clearly the area in the northeast, above 925 feet
(b) In your answer book:
(i) Calculate the distal of the secondary road in the map
(ii) Suggest the type of rock that dominates the region of disappearing stream What is the possible industry that may be sited in the region if the rock is found in commercial quantity?
(c) Describe the effects of relief and drainage of the mapped area on the
(i) communication pattern
(ii) settlement pattern
(d) Suggest with reasons, three possible occupations of the people in the area
Explanation
(a)(i) The indication of features in the map area should be done on the geographical maps given
(ii) The shading of the area above 925 feet in the North-East should equally be done on the map extract
(b)(i) Actual distance on map = 28 0cm. Since the scale reads, 1:50,000, Therefore measurement on paper is multiplied by the scale and divided by 100,000 i.e =28 x 50,000k= 14km
100,000
The actual distance on land is 4km
(ii) Type of rock is limestone;
(iii) The possible industry is cement factory
(c)(i) Communication: Roads avoid areas liable to flood
(ii) There are many footpaths
(iii) There are limited roads due to many streams
(iv) The secondary road in the North-East avoids river valleys
(ii) Settlement:
(i) Fewer settlements in the West due to lack of surface water
(ii) Dispersed settlement in search of surface water
(iii) There are more settlements near the river valleys in the east
(iv) Settlements avoid areas liable to flood
(d)(i) The presence of river makes fishing possible
(ii) The presence of scrubland makes cattle rearing possible
(iii) The presence of scattered cultivation which makes farming to be possible