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=**QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY VIRTUAL TEAMS**= 1. Create a table to list 10 different types of maps and write a brief outline or description about the purpose of each type of map.


 * 1. Topographic Maps - Map showing features usally with contour lines ||
 * 2. Contour Maps - The same as Topographic Maps ||
 * 3. Aerial Maps - A map which the image has been taking directly above the location ||
 * 4. Cross-sectional Maps - A part of the map has been chopped into halve and you see the inside. ||
 * 5.Heat Maps - heat map is a cool visualization that will help you see which areas of your site are “hot” or which areas are “cold ||
 * 6. Geography Maps - A Geography map shows the natural, physical land features. ||
 * 7. Blue Print Maps - A Blue Print Map shows the plan for something about to be built. ||
 * 8. Zoo Maps - A Zoo maps shows where everything is in the Zoo. ||
 * 9. Train, Bus and Tram Maps - A Train, Bus or Tram map show where they stop and where they pick up. ||
 * 10. Interative Map - This map allows you to zoom in and out, play around and much more with you power to touch. ||

2. In which state of Australia is Carnavon?Carnavon lies in Perth. 3. Distinguish between the terms Latitude and Longitude.Latitude is an imaginary line that is drawn on the earth from east to west. Longitude is an imaginary line that is drawn on earth from north to south. 4. What are the names of the three most important lines of latitude and what do they define?The equator shows the middle of the earth and the tropic of Capricorn and cancer and they are the representing northern and southern hemispheres. 5. When giving a reference to pinpoint an exact location on the earth, which reference do we give first?We give the latitude first. 6. Find the International Date line and fill in the gaps to the following passage: 7. How long does it take the earth to rotate 45 degrees. Explain clearly It takes 3 hours for the Earth to rotate 45 degrees because it takes 1 hour to rotate 15 degrees. 8. Explain how it is possible to gain one day and also give an example of how it is possible to arrive at a destination before your actual departure time. The International Date Line moves east to west so if you move faster then the International Date Line and go west to east you gain one day. 9. What does a topographic map show and who would possibly use this type of map? A topographic map shows the shape and various heights of the landscape using contour lines. This type of map would be useful for bushwalkers and for people that plan roads. 10. Why are colours important, and how are they used effectively on a topographic map?Colours are important for topographic maps because the colours represent stuff, for example blue is used for water and river features and green is used to show vegetation and ground cover and ect. 11. Why are area references similar to lines of latitude and longitude used in an atlas? So we can pin point a certain location on earth. 12. What is an aerial oblique view? A aerial oblique view is like a birds eye view of an landscape. 13. How does a contour map indicate the height of the terrain?The contour lines show the height above sea level by show numbers on the lines that are forming mountains 14. What do the terms "eastings" and "northings" mean? The terms easting and northing are geographic coordinates for a point. Easting refers to the eastward-measured distance, while northing refers to the northward-measured distance. 15. What is the purpose of drawing a cross-section view of a topographical map? The purpose of the cross-section is to show the feature from the side, like it has been sliced with a knife. 16. What does the term "spot height" mean and how could it be used?Spot height means the elevation of certain point. 17. How high does Uluru rise above the surrounding landscape and how high is the monolith above sea level?Uluru is 862 meters above sea level. 18. What is an isobar, where would you find it and what are the main types? Isobars are symbols that indicate pressure cells, fronts, winds, rainfall and temperature. You would find these maps in newspapers and on television everyday. 19. Why is the Prime Meridian important and where would I find it?The Prime Meridian is important because it splits earth into two halves, the western and eastern hemispheres. You would find the Prime Meridian through greenwich in England. 20. Which city is located at 36.46S 144.17E and what does this code mean?Bendigo is located there and this code shows the longitude and latitude of Bendigo. 21. When and who created time zones? It was created by railroad officers in 1883 22. Explain the following terms: legend, grid and contour.The legend is the little symbols that represent something on the map. A grid is a big square that contains littler squares that make it easier to pin point a location on a map. A contour means the out side of a shape or object, it could also mean to mark with contour lines. 23. What is a contour interval?The height between the contour line and the next is always the same which is also known as contour lines. 24. Describe the slope of the land as you approach Blue Lake (Mount Gambia) from the south. Also state the height of the land around the lake.<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">The slope is not steep but it still is not safe to slide down. Its height is 100 meters above sea level. 25. Explain how vertical exaggeration occurs. This is the number of times you are exaggerating the horizontal scale.