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Aerial photographic images include aerial photographs, orthophoto maps, and satellite images. They come from cameras on aircraft or sensors on satellites. This section trains you to classify photo…

Topographic Map Skills

Topographic maps are detailed vertical views of the landscape, built from vertical aerial photographs. They use coloured symbols, a map key, grid reference lines, a title, and a line scale. This…

Scale, Distance and Coordinates

Maps shrink the real world. Map scale links map distance to ground distance. Geographic co-ordinates fix a place on the Earth's graticule. This section trains you to read ratio, word, and line…

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) store geographical data in digital form on a computer. Users upload specific facts about places: street names, site locations, construction dates, and other…

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The Mapwork and GIS section covers all key concepts from the Grade 10 Geography CAPS curriculum, including detailed explanations, worked examples, and exam preparation tips.

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