Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture
Department of Geography & Environmental Sciences
Assignment 1
:
Due date, 23 March 2023
Module
:
Introduction to cartography, map analysis & aerial
photograph interpretation
Code
:
Geo 1120/ 1520
Marks
:
30
Group Assignment 1: (Essay assignment and it should be typed: Each group should have a
maximum of 10 members)
Length of assignment :
Not more than 4 pages including cover page &
References.
Line spacing
:
1.5
Use your knowledge of General Geographic Techniques (mapwork) to outline the importance
of map study, map reading skills, map interpretation and map features in relation to social
and economic activities or day-to-day life.
Guideline: Your essay should have:

Good introduction
:
3

Importance of map study
:
5

Importance of map reading skills
:
5

Map interpretation
:
7

Importance of map features
:
5

Conclusion
:
3

Reference list
:
2
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Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture
Department of Geography & Environmental Sciences
NAME
:
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STUDENT NO
:
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MODULE
:
Introduction to cartography, map analysis & aerial
photograph interpretation
CODE
:
Geo 1120/ 1520
ASSIGN. TOPIC
:
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YEAR
:
2023
LECTURER
:
AP Nekhavhambe
SCORE
:
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REMARKS
:
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