Cambridge IGCSE Geography
S.1Cartographic skills
Cartographic skills in Cambridge IGCSE Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- S.1.1Select, construct and interpret maps using direction, scale, symbols and a key.
- S.1.2Use coordinates, latitude and longitude, and four- and six-figure grid references.
- S.1.3Give directions with the 16-point compass and bearings from grid north; measure distances and areas.
- S.1.4Use gradient, contours and spot heights, calculate height differences and interpret cross-sections and transects.
- S.1.5Interpret atlas, choropleth, desire-line, flow-line, isoline, topographical and other thematic maps at 1:50 000 and 1:25 000.
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Direction and bearings on maps
30 min
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Gradient, cross-sections and intervisibility
35 min
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Location: grid references, latitude, longitude and time
35 min
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Map scale, distance and area
35 min
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Maps: components, types and conventional symbols
25 min
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Reading land use, settlement, drainage and transport patterns on maps
35 min
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Relief on maps: contours, heights and landforms
35 min
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Thematic maps: choropleth, isoline, flow and other maps
35 min
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