S1 Maps

What does OS stand for in OS maps?

• Organised Survey

• Observer Study

• Ordnance Survey

• Organising Study

On an OS map what does this symbol represent?

• Campsite

• Viewpoint

• Sunny Place

• Pizza restaurant

On an OS map what does this symbol represent?

• Post Office

• Pub

• Car Park

What is the correct 4 figure grid reference for the campsite?

• 0262

• 0263

• 0363

• 0461

What is the correct 4 figure grid reference for the non coniferous forest?

• 0163

• 0162

• 0262

• 0461

Which sentence below correctly describes the OS map extract shown?

• the centre of a city

• a beach next to a town with golf course and lighthouse

• a mountainous area with a large lake

What is the correct 4 figure grid reference for the nature reserve?

• 0278

• 0377

• 7802

What is one way of showing height on a map?

What is layer shading?

• Colours and a key are used to show the height of the land.

• Shows the exact height of a place.

• Lines on a map which join up places of the same height.

Contour lines far apart show the land is

• steep

• flat

• a valley