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Map reading skills - intro

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Map reading skills

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1
"grid references" are...
symbols that help you to find places in maps
numbers that help you to find places in maps
letters that help you to find places in maps
2
Maps typically have a scale of 1:25,000. So what does 1 cm on the map represent?
100 m
25 m
250 m
2500 m
3
A four-figure grid reference represents what?
The grid square to the north west of the point
The co-ordinates or point where the two lines meet
All four grid squares around the point
The grid square to the north and east of the point
4
What are the map-reading basics that will help you read a map successfully?
Compass directions, grid references, key, scale and title
Compass directions, grid references, key and scale
Compass directions, grid references and key
5
With grid references, which numbers come first?
Northings (numbers up the side)
Eastings (numbers along the bottom)
6
What are the points of the compass starting at 12 o'clock and heading clockwise?
North, East, South, West
North, South, East, West
East, North, South, West
South, West, North, East