Dimensions of map and a picture are pretty much different from each other. The map has more information like colours, words signs etc, while pictures do not not have signs
The big difference between a photograph and a map is that a map represents a vertical “plan” of a region, while a photograph presents a realistic image.
The ordinary photographs with which we are acquainted are taken with a camera that is held in the horizontal position.
Objects that are close to the camera look large and those that are further away seem smaller. Objects in the foreground also obscure information regarding what is behind them. This hidden area is known as the hidden ground. What happens behind the behind the double-storey building is unknown to us.
These photographs cannot be used for information when we draw maps. A special kind of aerial photograph is used for the drawing of maps. Such photographs are taken vertically, i.e. by means of a camera that is attached to a special aeroplane in such a way that it points down towards the earth.
Study a vertical aerial photograph of Pietermaritzburg. The 1:50 000 map and the aerial photograph show the same area. You will therefore be able to identify the objects that are the same on the photograph and the map.
Example
A technical college will be found on the map at 29º35’30”S; 30º23’43”E.On the aerial photo the position of the technical college is marked S.
By comparing the features of the card with those of the aerial photograph, may other characteristics will be recognisable.
ACTIVITY:
Use a topographic map and aerial photo of Pietermaritzburg and answer the following questions by circling the letter of the correct answer.
1. The point F on the aerial photo is the
a) national road
b) dirt road
c) railway
Assessment
Learning Outcomes(LOs)
LO 1
Geographical EnquiryThe learner will be able to use enquiry skills to investigate geographical and environmental concepts and processes.
Assessment Standards(ASs)
We know this when the learner:
identifies and selects a variety of
geographical and environmental sourcesthat are relevant to the research;
interprets information from maps and
atlases, as well as graphic and statisticalsources;
calculates distance from maps and
compares it to real distance;
identifies physical features and features
created by people and aerial photographsand maps