2. (i) Examine the aerial photograph of Dungarvan (Fig. 15.12 on page 295). Using accepted notation (right background, etc.), write the correct location of each of the following: • A circus
• A roundabout
(ii) Was this aerial photograph taken during winter or spring? State one reason for your answer.
2014 Q3 10M • A sandy beach
(i) 3 @ 2m each (ii) 2 @ 2m each
3. (i) Examine the aerial photograph of Enniscorthy (Fig. 15.13 on page 296). Using accepted notation (right background, etc.) write the correct location of each of the following: • A meander • A car park
• A recreational area • A bridge with cars
(ii) Is the aerial photograph a vertical or an oblique photograph? 2013 Q7 10M LONG QUESTIONS
1. Examine the aerial photograph of Kenmare (Fig. 15.11 on page 294). Draw a sketch map of the area shown on the aerial photograph. On it, show and label the following:
• An area of agricultural land • Two connecting streets • A roundabout • A car park • An area of waste ground
2015 Q7A 30M
Sketch outline 1m Proportions 2m Overall impression 2m Five items shown @ 3m each Five items labelled @ 2m each
2. Examine the aerial photograph of Carrick-on-Suir (Fig. 15.16 on page 299). Draw a sketch map of the area shown on the aerial photograph. On it show and name the following:
• A church • A recreational (leisure) area • The main street (Central Business District) • A modern residential (housing) area • A bridge
2010 Q12 30M
Sketch outline 1m Proportions 2m Overall impression 2m Five items shown @ 3m each Five items labelled @ 2m each
3. Examine the aerial photograph of Enniscorthy (Fig. 15.13 on page 296). Draw a sketch map of the area shown on the aerial photograph. On it show and name the following:
• Two connecting streets • An industrial area • An agricultural area • A railway bridge • A river
Sketch outline 1m Proportions 2m Overall impression 2m Five items shown @ 3m each 2013 Q7A 30M Five items labelled @ 2m each
Long questions on aerial photographs are not as
frequently asked as OS map questions in the core section of the exam paper. However, they appear almost every year in the Elective sections.
(i) 4 features correctly located @ 2m each (ii) Photograph type correctly identified 2m
