Study the 1:50000 map of Concession, Zimbabwe.
- (a)(i)There is a sports field in grid square 8278. Give the four figure grid reference of a grid square containing another sports field.[1]
- (a)(ii)Name two other leisure activities indicated on the map.[2]
- (b)(i)Study the area of the map shown in Fig. 1. Identify: • feature A; • feature B; • feature C; • the land use in area D; • feature E.[5]
- (b)(ii)On Fig. 1, show the position of the 1300 m contour.[2]
- (c)(i)Give the six figure grid reference of the trigonometrical station on Manda hill, near the centre of the map.[1]
- (c)(ii)From which two directions can planes approach to land at the aerodrome landing area at Sunnyside in grid square 7778?[1]
- (d)There is a mine dump in grid square 8472. Give two other pieces of evidence for mining found in this square.[2]
- (e)How far is it, along the railway, in kilometres, to Glendale, from the end of the railway branch at the silos (818752)? Show your working.[2]
- (f)Study the area of the map shown in Fig. 2. Describe the relief and drainage of this area.[4]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2012). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] (a) (i) 8078
- [2] (ii) Golf Course Rifle Range
- [5] b) (i) Dip Tank Dam Hut Cultivation Reservoir
- [2] (ii) Accurate in relation to the edge of the grid Accurate in relation to the hut
- [1] (c) (i) 805757 or 805757
- [1] (ii) West and east
- [2] (d) Mine name / Xmas Quarry and / or excavation
- [2] (e) 8.5 - 9(km) Addition of 6km
- [4] (f) Highland Peak at 1468.5m Gentle slopes in N and W } Steep slopes in S and E }or comparative for 1 mark Valleys Radial drainage Tributaries (Reserve 1 mark for drainage)
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