Key features of our local area | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

What are the four main compass points?

• north, east, south, west

• top, bottom, right, left

• up, down, near, far

Answer explanation

Knowing compass points helps with giving and using directions.

Which compass direction is opposite north?

• west

• east

• south

Answer explanation

"Never Eat Shredded Wheat" is one saying to remind you of the first letters - NESW.

What is an island?

• a piece of land that is flat

• an area of land surrounded by water

• a mountain top

• a very small piece of land

Answer explanation

Islands can be very small or very large but are always completely surrounded by water. You sound like an island expert.

Can you match the descriptions of the OS map symbols and letters to the correct feature?

• red circle on a black line

• school

• Sch

• nature reserve

• blue bird

• railway station

Answer explanation

A map key unlocks information on the map and tells us what symbols and letters mean.

What is the OS map symbol for airport?

• a helicopter

• a blue circle

• an aeroplane

• a cloud

Answer explanation

The aeroplane symbol can be on a black or a white circle to show different kinds of flights.

Which one is the human feature?

• beach

• wood

• shop

• marsh

Answer explanation

A shop is something made by humans and is not a natural feature.