Study the 1:50 000 map of Mutafunwa, Zimbabwe.

1. (a)(i)Give the six figure grid reference of the building at the Rutherdale Aerodrome Landing Area.[1]
2. (a)(ii)In which two directions can aeroplanes take off from Rutherdale Aerodrome Landing Area?[1]
3. (a)(iii)Why is this a good location for an aerodrome landing area?[2]
4. (b)What is the distance along the railway from the western edge of the map to the end of the line near Shamva Station? Give your answer in kilometres.[1]
5. (c)(i)What is the height at spot height A?[1]
6. (c)(ii)Identify feature B.[1]
7. (c)(iii)Identify feature C.[1]
8. (c)(iv)On Fig. 1, complete the 1100 m contour on the eastern side of the valley.[2]
9. (d)Study the land-use in grid square 4279 and grid square 4779 and complete the table below by placing a tick in each row. The first one has been done for you. | | In 4279 only | In 4779 only | In both squares | In neither square | |---|---|---|---|---| | Marsh | | | | ✓ | | Bush | | | | | | Cultivation | | | | | | Mining | | | | | | Urban | | | | |[4]
10. (e)(i)Which cross-section opposite shows the shape of the land between X and Y? Tick one box below. A B C[1]
11. (e)(ii)On the cross-section chosen in (e)(i), use labelled arrows to indicate the position of: D – wide tarred road E – a hut F – western edge of the cultivated land[3]
12. (f)Describe the drainage in this area.[2]

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