Year 7 Humanities: Geospatial Skills

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Name the following type of symbols that are found in maps ____________ symbols form roads, rivers and railway lines.

Explanation
The given answer is correct because it identifies the type of symbols that are found in maps, which are line symbols. Line symbols are used to represent roads, rivers, and railway lines on a map.

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What direction would you travel to get from Melbourne to Sydney?

Explanation
The correct direction to travel from Melbourne to Sydney is north-east.

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List all of the parts of BOLTSS that have been included in the map below.

Explanation
The map includes the parts of BOLTSS which are orientation and orientation.

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Name the following type of symbols that are found in maps ____________ symbols represent large areas, such as deserts or forests.

Explanation
The symbols mentioned in the question are used to represent different features on maps. In this case, the symbols being referred to are called "area symbols." These symbols are used to represent large areas like deserts or forests on a map. The word "area" is used to refer to these symbols, and it is written in both lowercase and uppercase format in the question.

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Name the following types of symbols in maps:_______________ symbols show a specific feature at a certain place such as a toilet block, restaurant or shop.

Explanation
The correct answer is "point" and "Point". In maps, point symbols are used to represent specific features at a particular location, such as a toilet block, restaurant, or shop. These symbols are usually small icons or dots that indicate the presence of these features on the map. The use of both lowercase "point" and uppercase "Point" suggests that the answer includes both the general term for these symbols (point) and a specific example or variant of the symbol (Point).

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Use the map below to answer the following questions: What is the approximate direction of Brisbane from Darwin?

Explanation
The approximate direction of Brisbane from Darwin is south-east.

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Match the correct term with the following definition:... the skills needed to identify, interpret and explain features and patterns in the environment, and to use different kinds of maps, photographs, satellite images and statistical data.

Monographing skills
Satellite mapping skills
Geospatial skills
Objectification skills

Correct Answer

A. Geospatial skills

Explanation

Geospatial skills refer to the abilities required to recognize, analyze, and describe characteristics and patterns in the surroundings, as well as utilize various forms of maps, photographs, satellite images, and statistical data. These skills involve understanding and interpreting spatial data, mapping, and utilizing geospatial technologies to gather and analyze information about the Earth's surface and its features.

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If I was travelling from Perth to Sydney, in which bearing would I be travelling?

Correct Answer
90
90 Degrees
90 degrees

Explanation
If you were traveling from Perth to Sydney, you would be traveling in a bearing of 90 degrees. The term "90 degrees" refers to the direction or angle at which you would be traveling, and it indicates that you would be moving in an eastward direction.

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Enter the sequence of words would complete the following paragraphs (make sure each word is lower-case and separated by a comma): A compass has four main points: north, , south and west. These four points are used to describe direction. For example, if you are facing , then south is behind you, east is to your and west is to your . To give a more accurate , the four points can be divided into - points: north-east, -east, south-west and north- __.

Correct Answer
east, cardinal, north, right, left, direction, cardinal, inter, cardinal, south, west, east, cardinal, north, right, left, direction, cardinal, inter-cardinal, south-east, north-west, east, cardinal, north, right, left, direction, cardinal, inter, intercardinal, southeast, northwest

Explanation
A compass has four main points: north, east, south and west. These four cardinal points are used to describe direction. For example, if you are facing north, then south is behind you, east is to your right and west is to your left. To give a more accurate direction, the four cardinal points can be divided into inter-cardinal points: north-east, south-east, south-west and north-west.

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Look at the following table. Starting from the top and working downwards, which of the following sequence of bearings and directions would correctly fill in the table? Direction Bearing 0 degrees North East 45 degrees 90 degrees South East 135 degrees South _ degrees 225 degrees West 270 degrees North West _ degrees

North, East, 190, South-West, 315
North, East, 225, South-East, West
North, East, 160, South-East, 115
North, East, 180, South-West, 315

Correct Answer

A. North, East, 180, South-West, 315

Explanation

The correct sequence of bearings and directions to fill in the table is North, East, 180, South-West, 315. This is because the table starts with 0 degrees, which corresponds to North. Moving clockwise, the next direction is North East at 45 degrees, followed by East at 90 degrees. Then, at 135 degrees, the direction changes to South East. Continuing clockwise, at 180 degrees, the direction is South-West. Finally, at 225 degrees, the direction changes to West, followed by 270 degrees for North West.

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Year 7 Humanities: Geospatial Skills

All maps should have BOLTSS. What do the letters in BOLTSS stand for and what do they mean?

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Name the following type of symbols that are found in maps ____________ symbols form roads, rivers and railway lines.

What direction would you travel to get from Melbourne to Sydney?

List all of the parts of BOLTSS that have been included in the map below.

Name the following type of symbols that are found in maps ____________ symbols represent large areas, such as deserts or forests.

Name the following types of symbols in maps:_______________ symbols show a specific feature at a certain place such as a toilet block, restaurant or shop.

Use the map below to answer the following questions: What is the approximate direction of Brisbane from Darwin?

Match the correct term with the following definition:... the skills needed to identify, interpret and explain features and patterns in the environment, and to use different kinds of maps, photographs, satellite images and statistical data.

If I was travelling from Perth to Sydney, in which bearing would I be travelling?