Geographical skills (maps, GIS, data)
AQA GCSE Geography revision on Geographical skills (maps, GIS, data). Aligned to the AQA GCSE Geography 8035 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
On a 1:50,000 scale Ordnance Survey map, how many kilometres are represented by 2 centimetres on the map?
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Answer: 1
A scale of 1:50,000 means that 1 cm on the map equals 50,000 cm on the ground. Since 50,000 cm is equal to 0.5 km, 2 cm represents 1 km of ground distance.
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Question 2
Which of these is a primary advantage of using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) over traditional paper maps?
- A) It is always cheaper to print
- B) It allows for the layering and dynamic analysis of spatial data
- C) It does not require a computer or digital device
- D) It is impossible to make mistakes when inputting data
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Answer: It allows for the layering and dynamic analysis of spatial data
GIS combines geographic features with tabular data to map and analyse patterns. By layering data, users can visualise complex relationships, such as the correlation between flood risk zones and population density.
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Question 3
What is the four-figure grid reference for the bottom-left corner of a map square?
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Answer: The easting and northing lines that intersect at that corner
To find a four-figure grid reference, you look for the easting line on the left of the square and the northing line at the bottom. You always read along the corridor first, then up the stairs.
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