Geography Answers

 A Mercator map projection is an example of a … projection which … .

(1) azimuthal; preserves shapes 

(2) cylindrical; preserves true compass direction 

(3) conformal; preserves distances 

(4) cylindrical; is true to the area 

 Which one of the following statements about the characteristics of parallels and meridians is true? 

(1) Parallels are used to indicate the longitude of a location. 

(2) Locations on the same parallel have the same duration of daylight each day. 

(3) Parallels are half-circles (semicircles) drawn around the globe.

(4) Maximum latitude is 90° north or south of the Equator and all parallels have the same length.

, Explain the concept of vulnerable places. Also explain why some societies are more vulnerable than others, give examples!

1. Definition of Remote Sensing (5 marks)

2. Electromagnetic Waves (4 marks)

A ship is sailing at a bearing of 324° when it receives an order to change course to due East. Through how many degrees should it turn to align East?

1. Give reasons why the study of clay minerals is of importance .

2. State six uses of Kaolinite.

3.Soil organic matter is repeatedly stressed as the key factor in sustainable land management . Briefly discuss .

4.Briefly explain the structure and role of enzymes in the soil.