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WorksheetsOS Maps 2
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins
What four things are needed to make a good map?
Title, Key, North arrow, Scale
Scale, Symbols, North Arrow, Title
North arrow, Symbols, Title, Key
Symbols, Title, North arrow, blue lines
What does OS stand for?
Original Scale
Ordinance Survey
Ordnance Survey
Optional Scale
What is this symbol?
Picnic site
Camp site
Shop
Play area
What is this symbol?
Solar panels
Viewpoint
Camp site
Farm
Scale helps us to measure what?
(a)
Which of the following does not need to be included in a good map?
Key
North arrow
Place names
Scale bar
What is missing: North, South, West
(a)
Map symbols are characters, letters, or images used on a map to indicate some place, locations or features. All map symbols need a (a) that can most often be found at the bottom of an ordnance survey map
A map that is 1:50000 means the features are reduced/made smaller by how much?
5000
5500
55000
50000
A distance that is measured 'as the crow flies' means...
a distance measured in a straight line
a distance measured in the air
a distance that follows all one way systems and paths
What part of the map compares the distance of the map to the distance of the Earth?
Map Scale
Compass Rose
Legend
Title
According to the map, if you are in Salt Lake City what direction is Provo?
West
East
South
North
Ordnance Survey maps are a type of ...
Physical maps
Topographical maps
Political maps
Thematic maps
What tool would you use to measure the distance between two places on a map?
key
legend
scale
grid
What tool would you use to find the exact location of a place?
grid system
scale
title
legend
Which part of a map shows you symbols and their meanings?
mountains
key or legend
grid map
island
The intermediate directions are...
NE, SE, NN, SS
NE, SW, NW, NS
NE, SE, SW, SE
NW, SS, SN, EE
Which side of this island is the steepest?
South
North
East
West
Sea level
What is the golden rule of Area Reference and Grid Reference?
Never eat soggy Weet-a-Bix.
Along the corridor, then up the stairs.
Along the pathway, and through the gate.
Eastings before bee-stings.
Which of the following are reasons that make a good site for a new Center Parcs.
Wooded area
Next to a town
Easy access
On a hill
Within nature
In terms of Geography, what does social mean?
Relating to economics or the economy (money).
Relating to society or its organisation (people).
Relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition (environment).
In terms of Geography, what does economic mean?
Relating to economics or the economy (money).
Relating to society or its organisation (people).
Relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition (environment).
In terms of Geography, what does environmental mean?
Relating to economics or the economy (money).
Relating to society or its organisation (people).
Relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition (environment).
Which of the following is a social issue with building a new Center Parcs.
Litter
Increased traffic
Deforestation
Local businesses go out of business
Which of the following is a economic issue with building a new Center Parcs.
Less customers in local shops
Damage wildlife and habitats
Less tourism in local towns
Noise
Which of the following is an environmental issue with building a new Center Parcs.
Litter
Pollution
Deforestation
Overcrowded with people
What does a blue line on an OS map usually represent?
Railway line
River or stream
Footpath
Contour line
Which symbol on an OS map is used to show a church with a tower?
A cross
A square with a cross on top
A circle with a dot inside
A triangle
What is a 4-figure grid reference used for?
To find the exact height of a hill
To locate a general area on a map
To measure distance
To show direction
Which of the following is a correct 6-figure grid reference?
1234
123456
12,34,56
12-34-56
If a place is at grid reference 456789, what does the '456' part represent?
The vertical grid line (northings)
The horizontal grid line (eastings)
The height above sea level
The distance in miles
How do you measure distance 'as the crow flies' on an OS map?
By following the road
By using a piece of string along the path
By measuring a straight line between two points
By counting the number of grid squares
If 1cm on a map represents 500 metres on the ground, what is the scale?
1:500
1:5,000
1:50,000
1:500,000
Which tool would you use to measure a curved road distance on an OS map?
Ruler
Compass
String
Protractor
What does a bearing of 090° mean?
North
East
South
West
Which direction is shown by a bearing of 180°?
North
East
South
West
What is the purpose of contour lines on an OS map?
To show roads
To show height and shape of the land
To show rivers
To show buildings
If contour lines are close together, what does this indicate?
Flat land
Steep slope
River valley
Forest
What is a spot height?
The height of a building
The exact height of a specific point on the map
The average height of a hill
The depth of a river
What does the term 'relief' refer to on a map?
The type of soil
The height and shape of the land
The amount of rainfall
The population
Which of the following is a key term for the scale of a map?
Grid reference
Contour line
1:25,000
Spot height
What does 'as the crow flies' mean?
The distance along the road
The straight-line distance between two points
The distance by train
The distance by river
What is meant by the 'site' of a settlement?
Its position in relation to other places
The physical characteristics of the land where it is built
The number of people living there
The type of industry present
Which of the following is a 'situation' factor for a settlement?
The height above sea level
The type of soil
Proximity to rivers, roads, or other settlements
The shape of the land
Why did many UK settlements grow larger through history?
Because of their climate
Due to their location near resources, transport, and trade routes
Because of their soil type
Due to their height above sea level
What is the CBD in a city?
Central Business District
City Boundary Division
Central Building Department
Community Bus Depot
Which land use zone is most likely to have terraced housing?
CBD
Inner city
Suburb
Rural area
What type of housing is most common in the suburbs?
Terraced
Semi-detached and detached
Flats above shops
Industrial buildings
Which of the following is an example of urbanisation?
People moving from cities to the countryside
Growth of towns and cities as more people live there
Building new motorways in rural areas
Planting more trees in parks
How can you identify industrial land use on an OS map?
By looking for green areas
By looking for large buildings and railway sidings
By looking for blue lines
By looking for contour lines
Which key term describes the use of land for shops, offices, and businesses?
Industry
Land use
Urbanisation
CBD
What does a black square symbol usually represent on an OS map?
School
Place of worship
Building
Car park
Which of the following is NOT a type of housing?
Terraced
Semi-detached
Detached
Urbanisation
What is the main purpose of using grid references on an OS map?
To show height
To locate places accurately
To measure distance
To show direction
If you are facing north and turn 90° to your right, which direction are you facing?
East
South
West
North-east
Which of the following best describes a contour interval?
The distance between two towns
The difference in height between two contour lines
The width of a river
The length of a road
