Chapter 1- Features Of Map Reading

Question 1

Name 3 ways of representing scale.

Answer 1

1) Representative fraction.
2) Linear scale.
3) Statement of scale.

Question 2

What does the national grid consist of?

Answer 2

It consists of 25 sub-zones identified by a letter of the alphabet.

Question 3

What are the types of grid references?

Answer 3

Four figure, six figure grid references.

Question 4

What is the order of identifying a grid reference?

Answer 4

LEN letter, easting, northing.

Question 5

What are 4 methods of measuring height?

Answer 5

Triangulation stations, spot heights, contour lines, colour. (Lowland=green, Upland= brown.)

Question 6

What are the 3 types of slope?

Answer 6

Even slope, concave slope, convex slope.

Question 7

Name 5 rules for drawing Ordnance Survey Maps.

Answer 7

Always use graph paper, put North Arrow outside frame, draw an outline/frame of map, write “not to scale” at bottom of the page, add map letter (if there.)

Question 8

Name 3 factors of rural settlement.

Answer 8

Altitude, shelter, slope.

Question 9

Name the 3 types of rural settlement.

Answer 9

Dispersed, linear, nucleated.

Question 10

Name 3 factors of settlement development.

Answer 10

Coasts, transport, defence.

Question 11

What is scale?

Answer 11

Scale is the ratio between distance on a map and distance on the ground.