Study the 1:50000 map of Bindura, Zimbabwe.
- (a)(i)Bindura has a sports field in grid square 2284. Give the 4-figure grid reference of a grid square that contains another of Bindura's sports fields.[1]
- (a)(ii)Bindura's rifle range is found in 2184. Give the 6-figure grid reference of the building nearest to the rifle range.[1]
- (a)(iii)Name two other leisure activities at Bindura, indicated on the map.[2]
- (b)(i)Measure the distance along the railway branch line, from its start at 178830 to its junction with the main line at 225855. Give your answer in kilometres.[1]
- (b)(ii)How have the builders of this railway branch line tried to keep it as level as possible?[2]
- (c)(i)Study the area of Bindura bounded by the grid lines shown on Fig. 1. [Figure 1] State the map evidence for mining in this area.[3]
- (c)(ii)Describe the location of settlement (including huts and staff quarters) in this area.[4]
- (d)(i)Study the area bounded by the grid lines as shown on Fig. 2. [Figure 2] Describe the distribution of orchard or plantation in this area.[2]
- (d)(ii)Describe the Mazowe river in this area.[4]
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- [1] 1985 or 2286 or 2287 or 2384
- [1] 216840/1
- [2] Gliding Club
- Country Club
- Golf Course
- [1] 6–6.2km
- [2] Embankments
- Curving route to follow contours
- [3] Mine Name
- Mine Dump
- Quarry or Excavation
- Mining or Prospecting Trench
- [4] In mining area
- On/next to cultivated land
- Around reservoir
- Along track/cut line/game trail
- Near river
- Around railway
- Along road
- Next to orchard/plantation
- Avoid highland
- At 10A Long Acres
- [2] Near river
- Main area is east of river
- Adjacent to roads or tracks
- Within or next to cultivation
- [4] Gradient almost flat
- Variable width/measurement of width
- Meandering
- Tributaries
- Weir
- Dam
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