Understanding Grid References

What is the main purpose of grid references?

• To locate continents

• To identify specific locations on a map

• To measure the distance between cities

• To draw borders on a map

What are the horizontal grid lines on a map called?

• Northings

• Eastings

• Longitude

• Latitude

In a four-figure grid reference, which numbers do you read first?

• Northings

• Longitude

• Eastings

• Coordinates

What is the six-figure grid reference used for?

• To find a whole grid square

• To identify an exact location within a grid square

• To measure the height of mountains

• To show compass directions

Which of these is an example of a four-figure grid reference?

• 3564

• 35°N, 64°E

• 35646

• 35 km

In a six-figure grid reference, the third digit in each set of numbers represents:

• Distance to the nearest landmark

• Tenths within the grid square for more precision

• A specific place on the map

• Height above sea level

Which of the following describes the correct order for creating a grid reference?

• Read the northings first, then the eastings

• Read the eastings first, then the northings

• Read both together

• Measure the distance first

What does a four-figure grid reference identify on a map?

• The exact location of a point

• A grid square where a feature is located

• The direction of the wind

• The altitude of a place

Which of the following is used to help you estimate tenths in a six-figure grid reference?

• A compass

• A ruler

• A map key

• A northing line

In the grid reference 3226, which numbers represent the eastings?

• 32

• 26

• 322

• Both 32 and 26