Study the map extract for Toblach Dobbiaco, Italy. The scale is 1:25000.
- (a)Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features in the north-east of the map extract. Using the map extract, identify the following features shown on Fig. 1.1:
- (a)(i)the name of river A[1]
- (a)(ii)feature B[1]
- (a)(iii)feature C[1]
- (a)(iv)the height above sea level of the spot height at D. metres[1]
- (b)Fig. 1.2 shows an area in the west of the map at Graubőden. Fig. 1.3 shows an area in the east of the map at Toblacher Felder. Study both areas and answer the following questions. The following table compares the features of both areas. Complete the table by putting ticks (✔) in the correct five boxes. Use only one tick for each row. | | area in Fig. 1.2 at Graubőden | area in Fig. 1.3 at Toblacher Felder | both of these areas | neither of these areas | |---|---|---|---|---| | parking | | | | | | camping | | | | | | main road | | | | | | mostly flat | | | | | | mostly gently sloping | | | | |[5]
- (c)Find the railway which runs across the map from west to east.
- (c)(i)What is the distance along the railway from the western edge of the map to Toblach Dobbiaco railway station (879783)? Give your answer in metres. metres[1]
- (c)(ii)Measure the bearing from where the railway meets the western edge of the map to Toblach Dobbiaco railway station (879783). degrees[1]
- (c)(iii)Give the six-figure grid reference of the place where main road 51 passes over the railway, 300 m west of the station.[1]
- (d)Fig. 1.4 is a cross-section along northing 76 from 860760 to 890760, through the Toblacher See / L. di Dobbiaco lake.
- (d)(i)Identify the vegetation at X.[1]
- (d)(ii)The cross-section shown in Fig. 1.4 is incomplete. Using information from the map extract, draw a line on Fig. 1.4 to complete the cross-section. Label the lake on your cross-section.[2]
- (e)Look at the main settlement at Toblach Dobbiaco (8779, 8879).
- (e)(i)Which one of the following has helped the settlement to grow? Tick (✔) one box. | | tick (✔) | |---|---| | fishing | | | north facing slopes | | | motorway | | | road junction | |[1]
- (e)(ii)Which one of the following has not helped the settlement to grow? Tick (✔) one box. | | tick (✔) | |---|---| | meeting of valleys | | | mining | | | south facing slopes | | | tourism | |[1]
- (f)Study the area in the south-west of the map shown in Fig. 1.5. Which three of the following statements describe the relief and drainage of the area shown in Fig. 1.5? Tick (✔) only three boxes. | | tick (✔) | |---|---| | Some land is over 2000 m. | | | Most land is below 1000 m. | | | There are cliffs and very steep slopes. | | | There is a plateau. | | | There is a flood plain. | | | There are large rivers. | | | There are small streams. | | | There are meanders. | | | There is a delta. | |[3]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2024). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] (a)(i) (R. S.) Silvestro
- [1] (a)(ii) Mule-track or wide easy path with signs
- [1] (a)(iii) Minor road
- [1] (a)(iv) 1468 (m) Note: also allow 1458 (m)
- [5] (b) parking: neither of these areas
- [5] (b) camping: area in Fig. 1.2 at Graubőden
- [5] (b) main road: both of these areas
- [5] (b) mostly flat: area in Fig. 1.3 at Toblacher Felder
- [5] (b) mostly gently sloping: area in Fig. 1.2 at Graubőden
- [1] (c)(i) 3150-3350 (metres) Note: Allow 3.15-3.35 km
- [1] (c)(ii) 113-115 (degrees)
- [1] (c)(iii) 876784 877784
- [1] (d)(i) Wood
- [2] (d)(ii) Valley with lowest point 1150–1300 m to include the bottom of the lake. Note: no part of the drawn section should rise above 1400 m. Lake/lake name labelled with arrow OR flat area for lake if no label; Note: must be between 49–53 and 59–63 mm from western edge of cross section. Note: The lake's edges must be clearly defined if no label and each side must fall within the measurements given (49–63 mm).
- [1] (e)(i) Road junction
- [1] (e)(ii) Mining
- [3] (f) Land over 2000 m; Cliffs and very steep slopes; Small streams.
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