Study the 1:50000 map of Moores Grant, Zimbabwe.
- (a)(i)Give the four figure grid reference of the square that contains Ox Bow Lake, beside the Murowodzi river.[1]
- (a)(ii)Give the six figure grid reference for the tank between Moores Grant and Sable Peak.[1]
- (b)(i)Identify: • feature W; • feature X; • feature Y; • feature Z.[4]
- (b)(ii)On Fig. 1, mark the route of the gravel road found in the area of the map shown.[2]
- (c)(i)Describe the direction of the wide tarred road from 732880 to 793810.[2]
- (c)(ii)Measure the distance along the wide tarred road from 732880 to 793810. Give your answer in kilometres.[1]
- (d)Describe the distribution of the areas of dense bush in the area of the map extract.[3]
- (e)(i)Using map evidence only, identify one way of crossing the Murowodzi river.[1]
- (e)(ii)Describe the physical features of the Murowodzi river.[5]
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- [1] 8383
- [1] 827852 or 828852
- [4] Track / cut line / game trail Staff quarters Quarry / excavation Power line
- [2] NE - SW alignment through 7487 Correct at Easting 75 and wide tarred road junction
- [2] South-east Turns south
- [1] 9.6-10(km)
- [3] High land Above 1260 / 1300m Steep(er) slopes Mainly in S / SW of map Smaller areas Boganga Hills / Sable Peak / Worm Wood Estates
- [1] Bridge Foot Suspension Bridge Dam Ford / through river
- [5] Variable width Meanders Tributaries Flows east Rapid Splits and rejoins / braided 1180- 1140m Ox bow lake Gentle gradient
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