Geography Module 4 Map Reading Student Version

Module 4: The Trouble of Water
@ Junior Interactive Geography
Map reading
Study the figure below and then answer the questions.
Figure 1 Map of Area X
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Figure 2 A water problem
a. What is the straight-line distance between points A and B? (2 marks)

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b. In which grid squares can farmlands be found? (3 marks)
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c. In which course is Figure 2 taken in River X? Why is it so? (2 marks)
The photo was taken in the (lower / middle / upper) course of River X because
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d. What natural hazard may occur in Village Y after heavy rain? Explain with map
evidence. (3 marks)
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Marks: _____/10
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a. 1.04 km (0.02km)
b. 0751
c. The photo was taken along the lower course of the river / because many farmlands
are found on the both sides of the river. / Excessive fertilisers or pesticides have been
washed into the river, causing algal blooms.
d. Village Y is located along the river / the relief is low / less than 20m / Heavy rain
increases the water level of the river / Rainwater may even overflow, causing
flooding (Any 3)
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Study the map below and then answer the questions.
Figure 1 A map of China
a. What kind of scale is used in this map? (1 mark)

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b. What is the compass point from Danjangkou Reservoir to Tianjin? (1 mark)
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c. What is the straight-line distance between Tianjin and Danjangkou Reservoir?
(2 marks)
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d. (i) What is Route X? (1 mark)
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(ii) What is the actual length of Route X? (2 marks)
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(iii) How can it help solve the water problem in Tianjin? (2 marks)
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(iv) Some people do not support the project. Explain their reasons. (4 marks)
Green group representatives

Factory owners in the lower

course of the Chang Jiang
Marks: _____/13
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a. Linear scale
b. NNE
c. 1 032 km (86 km)
d. (i) The middle route of the South-North Water Transfer Project
(ii) 1 376 km (86 km)
(iii) It can solve the water shortage problem in Tianjin. The route diverts water from
the Chang Jiang to the city, increasing its water supply.
(iv)
Green group representatives The Chang Jiang may be more polluted due to
the reduced water flow.
Factory owners in the lower The power supply will be unstable as the
course of the Chang Jiang water flow in the lower course of the Chang
Jiang has decreased
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Study the map below and then answer the questions.

a. (i) In which grid squares can post offices be found? (2 marks)

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(ii) How many facilities below are found in the map? (3 marks)
Facility Number
Church
Fire station
Clinic
b. What is the reduced bearing of the trigonometric station (1147) from the pier (1448)?
(1 mark)
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c. (i) What measure has been carried out to control flooding in the area? Give map
evidence. (2 marks)
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(ii) How can it help control flooding? (2 marks)
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d. Is floodplain zoning carried out along the river? Explain your answer. (3 marks)
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Marks: _____/12
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a. (i) 1148 / 1348
(ii)
Facility Number
Church 4
Fire station 2
Clinic 2
b. S84°W (2°)
c. (i) Straightening of a river channel / The river channel is straight in grid squares
1247 and 1347.
(ii) It can increase a river’s flow rate / and reduce the silting problem.
d. No. / The built-up areas are clustering along both riversides. / Facilities such as police
station, clinics and fire stations are found near the river.
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Module 4: The Trouble of Water

@ Junior Interactive Geography

Study the figure below and then answer the questions.

Figure 1 Map of Area X

Aristo Educational Press Ltd. © 2012 1

Figure 2 A water problem

a. What is the straight-line distance between points A and B? (2 marks)

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Study the map below and then answer the questions.

Figure 1 A map of China

a. What kind of scale is used in this map? (1 mark)

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Factory owners in the lower

Study the map below and then answer the questions.

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a. (i) In which grid squares can post offices be found? (2 marks)

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