How to Calculate Distance on a Map | Grade 8 & 9 Geography | CAPS South Africa

Welcome to CAPS Geography and History Explained. In this lesson, we look at how to calculate distance on a map using map scale and simple calculations. This video is designed for South African learners studying Geography and Social Sciences under the CAPS curriculum. 📚 Topics covered: • Understanding map scale • Measuring distance on a map • Converting map distance to real distance • Working with kilometres and metres • Common mapwork mistakes This lesson is useful for: ✔️ Grade 8 & 9 Social Sciences ✔️ Geography mapwork skills ✔️ Matric Geography revision ✔️ CAPS exam preparation Subscribe for more CAPS-aligned Geography and History lessons. #CAPS #Geography #Mapwork #SouthAfrica #Matric #SocialSciences #Grade9 #Grade8 Independent educational content. Not affiliated with any school or the Department of Basic Education.