Study the map extract of Bad Gandersheim, Germany. The scale is 1:50000. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features in the north east part of the map extract. [Figure 1.1]
- (a)(i)feature A;[1]
- (a)(ii)feature B;[1]
- (a)(iii)feature C;[1]
- (a)(iv)river name D;[1]
- (a)(v)type of vegetation E.[1]
- (b)Using the map extract, describe the relief of the area shown in Fig. 1.1.[5]
- (c)(i)What is the direction of the major road from Gehrenrode to Altgandersheim? Circle the correct answer. NNE NNW SSE SSW[1]
- (c)(ii)Measure the length of the section of this road, from 700536 to 707522, that passes between lines of trees. Give your answer in metres.[1]
- (c)(iii)What is the six-figure grid reference of the church at Mechtshausen, in the north east of the map. Circle the correct answer. 524763 765523 523765 765534 763524[1]
- (d)(i)Describe the site of the high building density area of Bad Gandersheim.[3]
- (d)(ii)Suggest why Bad Gandersheim has expanded to the south of the high building density area but not to the north.[4]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] Tower / chimney
- [1] Museum
- [1] Outdoor swimming pool
- [1] Lutter
- [1] Deciduous
- [5] High / hill / mountain; Highest point 300+ m; Lowest point between 110–120 m; Gentle slopes; Ridge / escarpment / steep at Mechthauser Berg; Runs NW–SE; NE facing slope is steep; SW facing slope is gentler; Valley; Runs N–S / tributary valley from west
- [1] SSE
- [1] 1500–1700
- [1] 763524
- [3] In valley / valley floor / low slopes; Next to river / south bank of river; 100–120 metres land height; Gently sloping; Road access
- [4] South gentler / north steeper / hill / mountain; Original settlement on south of river; No bridge over river at this point / river is in the way; Railway / station is to the south; Main road / by-pass is south of town; Industrial areas are south side of town
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