Map Basics

What is a map?

• A map is simply a 2D drawing or picture of a landscape or location

• Maps will often show other features such as roads, rivers, buildings, trees and lakes

• A map can allow you to accurately plan a journey, giving a good idea of landmarks and features you will pass along the route, as well as how far you will be travelling.

• All of the above

Which of these is not a type of map?

• London Underground

• Walking

• Sectional Air Map

• Bridleway

• Caving

What is Ordnance Survey?

• A secret agency used to gather intelligence and information?

• A mapping agency that produces maps for overseas purposes?

• A national mapping agency in the United Kingdom which covers the island of Great Britain. It is one of the world's largest producers of maps?

• A military group used to carry out bomb disposals?

Which of these is not a Linear Feature?

• A wall, fence, hedge or boundary?

• A footpath, bridleway, or national trail?

• A motorway, duel carriageway, major/minor road or track?

• A pond, wood or park?

Name two maps commonly used for Land Navigation while walking?

• Pathways

• Explorer

• Landranger

• TrailFinder

What is another name for a map legend?

• Map Symbol
• Map direction
• Map Key
• Table of contents

Which of these does NOT effect your walking speed?

• Heavy Equipment ie. rucksack, water

• Illness or Injury ie flu, ankle strain

• Rough Terrain ie boggy ground, loose rock

• Bringing some headphones

• Poor weather ie. snow, wind, rain

Which of these is a type of map?

• Topographic Map

• Road Map

• Orienteering Map

• Cave Map

• Climate Map