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858 Sqn Map reading Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these map scales would be used for long distance air navigation?

a)

1 : 10,000

b)

1 : 100,000

c)

1 : 500,000

d)

1 : 1,000,000

2.

Can you name any north?

a)

Magnetic

b)

True

c)

Actual

d)

Grid

3.

What does this OS map symbol represent?

a)

Train Station

b)

Place of Worship

c)

Castle

d)

Site of Battle

4.

True or False: Lines of latitude run parallel to the Equator.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of these is the correct way to read a 4 figure grid refererence?

a)

Start at the bottom left corner; read along the side then along the bottom.

b)

Start at the bottom left corner; read along the bottom then along the side.

c)

Start at the bottom right corner, then just pick some random numbers.

d)

Start at the top left corner; read along the side then along the top.

6.

Name a way to read the height above sea level for a particular location on a map.

a)

Contour lines

b)

Spot height

c)

Trig point

7.

True or False: This OS map symbol represents a wind farm.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

If you were planning a walking route, and you had to climb over 6 contour lines, how much height would you gain?

a)

60 cm

b)

120 m

c)

30 m

d)

60 m

9.

What is the correct OS map symbol abbreviation for a public toilet?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

Define relief.

a)

The rise and fall of the ground.

b)

The amount of height lost on a hike.

c)

An alternate word for contour lines.

d)

Getting to the toilet in time

11.

What does this symbol represent?

a)

Water crossing

b)

Picnic site

c)

Tourist rest spot

d)

Site of Battle

12.

How you you think you did on the quiz?

a)

I think I did great!

b)

I've nearly got it!

c)

I could use a little more practice.

d)

I need some more help with it.