Chapter 2 : Maps and mapping Flashcards
Mapping through the ages. Plans and scale. Using grid references. Ordnance survey maps.
1
Q
What does ‘OS Maps’ stand for?
A
Ordnance Survey Maps
2
Q
What is a contour interval?
A
Contour interval is the distance between two contour lines.
3
Q
Where the contour lines are very far apart, the land is…
A
flatter
4
Q
Where contour lines are closer together, the land is…
A
Steeper
5
Q
What is altitude?
A
The height
6
Q
What are contour lines?
A
Contour lines are the height above sea level.
7
Q
The contour lines are close together. What does that say about the land? Why?
A
It says that the land is steeper. It is because there is less distance between the two heights, showing that the two points are closer toegther, leading to a more slanted surface.
