Geography Quiz

What are the latitudes and longitudes of the following letters:

What must a ‘complete’ map include? Title and…

• Key with map symbols

• Compass for direction

• Scale bar for distance

• Grid references

• Contour lines for relief

Map symbols are used to keep a map tidy and easy to read. How many symbols do you recognise on this map?

We use compass points to describe a direction. Which of the following are true or false?

• True

• False

Correct the false statements and create some of your own.

OS maps are covered in a series of numbered blue lines that are called grid lines. By giving a grid reference you can describe the exact square something on the map is located in. The grid reference is always for the bottom left hand corner of the square you are describing. EASTINGS then NORTHINGS. 4-figure grid references - 4 figure grid references are used to find the square.

open ended question

To work out the 6-figure grid reference:

What do you think the 6-figure grid reference of X is?

Why is X in 625334?