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Question
Identify the survey sheet of your city. Make a list of the important features both man-made and natural.
Solution
To identify the survey sheet of your city and list important features (man-made and natural), you can usually refer to topographical or cadastral maps from your city's local municipal or land survey department. However, I can suggest a generalised list of important features that are typically included in such survey sheets:
Natural Features:
- Rivers and Lakes: Water bodies such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and reservoirs.
- Mountains and Hills: Natural elevations like mountains, hills, and plateaus.
- Forests and Green Spaces: Designated forests, parks, and green zones.
- Coastal Areas: For cities near the ocean, coastlines, and beaches.
- Wetlands and Marshes: Areas with high water saturation, providing habitats for specific flora and fauna.
- Valleys and Plains: Low-lying areas and open flatlands.
- Vegetation: Areas of dense or sparse vegetation, including wildlife habitats.
- Climate Zones: Highlighting the different climatic regions within the city.
Man-Made Features:
- Roads and Highways: Major roads, highways, and streets.
- Bridges and Tunnels: Structures connecting different parts of the city over rivers or through mountains.
- Buildings and Urban Infrastructure: Residential, commercial, industrial areas, and significant landmarks like skyscrapers or monuments.
- Railways and Metro Lines: Public transport systems, including train stations and tracks.
- Airports and Seaports: For cities with major transportation hubs, locations of airports and seaports are marked.
- Dams and Canals: Man-made water structures for controlling water flow and irrigation.
- Industrial Zones: Areas dedicated to factories and other large-scale production facilities.
- Cultural and Religious Monuments: Important historical, religious, or cultural sites, such as temples, churches, or museums.
- Schools, Hospitals, and Government Buildings: Significant civic buildings providing services to the community.
- Pipelines and Power Grids: Utility infrastructure such as water supply pipelines, electricity grids, and telecommunication towers.
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