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ZIMSEC O-Level Geography

7.6.6Gradient

Gradient in ZIMSEC O-Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 2.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.6.6.1Describe the concept of gradient and calculate the gradient of a slope.
  2. 7.6.6.2Apply gradient data to explain features on a map.

Lessons

  • Gradient, cross-sections and intervisibility

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Gradient: sample question

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A road rises 50 m over a horizontal distance of 1 km. What is its gradient?

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