Grade 10 Tourism Test 1 - Types of Maps

There are many different types of maps and all maps display the same type of information

This map focuses on a specific theme in a specific area

Specific tourist attractions in an area are indicated on a tourist information map

Hotels, shops, tourist attractions and parking garages can be found on a street map

On a Physical map:

This type of map can be used to indicate distances between towns

On a Political map, you will find;

A climate map is an example of a specialist map

On this type of map you will find features like National Parks, World Heritage Sites, Resturants, Shops and Accomodation Establishments

Wenzi wants to use the shortest route from Rusternburg to Pretoria. What type of map should she consult

What does GPS stand for

Copies of maps or interactive maps that you can navigate are known as

Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Tourism can be used to

Google Earth has two very popular applications;

GPS Maps recieve data from satellites and use that data to generate maps showing latitude, longitude and altitude

These maps include mountains, vegetation, regions, rivers and dams

Google Earth is an internet tool that can view satellite pictures of any place on earth in 3D

This type of map focuses on information that is specific to the tourist within an area

Which Google Earth application is used to take virtual walks, explore landmarks and find shops

A Sout Africa Population Distribution Map would be an example of

A street map is used to indicate the roads that connect cities and towns

Sifiso is interested in the vegetation of a particular area and would like to gather more information, he can consult a

A physical map displays details regarding the street plan of a specific area shown on a map

What does GIS stand for

A South African Population Distribution Map would be an example of