Study the 1:50000 map of Masholomoshe, Zimbabwe. Fig. 1 shows the position of some features in the south-west of the map. [Figure 1]
- (a)(i)type of road at A;[1]
- (a)(ii)the spot height at B;[1]
- (a)(iii)feature C;[1]
- (a)(iv)feature D;[1]
- (a)(v)relief feature E.[1]
- (b)(i)The route of the power line (F) is shown. What feature is parallel to the power line?[1]
- (b)(ii)On Fig. 1, draw a line that separates the rivers flowing north and east from those flowing south and west.[1]
- (c)The peak of Masholomoshe is located at 153893. With the aid of the map complete Table 1 to locate features around Masholomoshe. Table 1 Name of feature | Six-figure grid reference | Bearing from Masholomoshe | Distance from Masholomoshe (m) Aerodrome Landing Area | 085880 | | 6700 | 192868 | 122° | 4600 Silikwane Dip | 204957 | 38° |[3]
- (d)(i)Give three pieces of evidence for mining in the area of the map.[3]
- (d)(ii)Give a four-figure grid reference of a square that contains at least two of the features selected in (d)(i).[1]
- (e)Describe the distribution of huts in the area of the map.[4]
- (f)The Nkazhe Dam is in grid square 1791. Give map evidence, with a grid reference, for one way that the water from the dam is being used.[2]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2010). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] (a) (i) Wide tarred
- [1] (a) (ii) 1016 (m)
- [1] (a) (iii) Lake / pan
- [1] (a) (iv) Dam
- [1] (a) (v) Hill / knoll
- [1] (b) (i) Track / Cut Line / Game Trail
- [1] (b) (ii) Line on Fig. 1 that does not cross through any streams
- [3] (c) Aerodrome Landing Area (Bearing): 256-262°; (Name of feature): Reservoir / River; Silikwane Dip (Distance): 8200-8300
- [3] (d) (i) Mine Name; Mining / prospecting trench; Mine Dumps; Quarry / excavation
- [1] (d) (ii) 0986 / 0987; 1086 / 1087; 1186; 1291 if Quarry in (d)(i)
- [4] (e) Mainly in the NE; Edge of cultivation; Along (gravel or earth / other) road; Along track / cut line / game trail; Along watersheds; Flat / fairly flat land; Single hut at 092873 / 151872 / 192874 / 112938
- [2] (f) Irrigation scheme in 1990, 1991, 1890, 1891; Reservoir at 190907
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