Study the map extract for Olang Valdaora, Italy. The scale is 1:25000.
- (a)Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features in the north-west of the map extract. Study Fig. 1.1 and the map extract. Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in 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)Find the railway which crosses the map. Describe the route of the railway.[3]
- (c)Fig. 1.2 is a cross-section along northing 83 from 710830 to 740830.
- (c)(i)Identify the feature at X.[1]
- (c)(ii)Name the settlement at Y.[1]
- (c)(iii)The cross-section shown in Fig. 1.2 is incomplete. Using information from the map extract, draw a line on Fig. 1.2 to complete the cross-section.[1]
- (d)Find minor road 44, shown in yellow in the north-east of the map extract.
- (d)(i)Measure the distance along the road from the junction with the main road at Wegmacher to where it meets the east edge of the map at 749857. Give your answer in metres.[1]
- (d)(ii)Measure the compass bearing from the junction with the main road at Wegmacher to where the road meets the east edge of the map at 749857. degrees[1]
- (d)(iii)Give the compass direction from the junction with the main road at Wegmacher to where the road meets the east edge of the map at 749857.[1]
- (d)(iv)Give the six-figure grid reference of the junction with the main road at Wegmacher.[1]
- (e)Fig. 1.3 shows an area in the south of the map extract. Describe the relief and drainage of this area.[6]
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- [1] (F.) Rienza
- [1] Main road/49
- [1] Path with signs
- [1] 1412 (metres)
- [3] North-west - south-east/east or vice-versa OR travels NW/SE/E/ESE; (NOTE where a series of directions are given take the first and last. If only one direction given, it must be the direction it is going to.) Winding/bends/zigzag/curves/meanders; In valley; On lowland/avoids hills; On flatter/gentle(r)/avoids steep(er) land; Passes Niederolang/passes through/by/goes to Niederolang/a settlement in 7283/passes by/near/to the north of Olang Valdaora/Mitterolang; Crosses/goes above/under/through bridges OR goes over/under roads/over rivers; Follows course of river/along/near river/S/SW of river.
- [1] River or stream/Rio Furcia/Furkelbach/other road/path/minor road
- [1] Mitterolang/Valdaora di mezzo/Moar/Tharer or Maier Moar Tharer
- [1] Land rising steadily to above 1350 m but below 1450 m; (NOTE should touch the left-hand axis. Allow a slight hump/dip.)
- [1] 1750–2000(metres)
- [1] 28-30 (degrees)
- [1] North north-east
- [1] 741 841
- [6] Relief: High/upland/mountain/hilly; (NOTE allow hill/mountainous) Steep OR gentle(r) to the north/steep(er) to the south; Spur(s); V-shaped valleys/small valleys; Highest point 1780–1799 m; Lowest point 1100–1108 m; Lower in north/higher in south/descending to north; North facing; Cliff. Drainage: Small river(s)/stream(s); Tributary(ies)/confluence(s) Flow N/NE; Spring(s); Intermittent stream(s). NOTE Reserve 2 marks for relief and 2 marks for drainage.
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