Map Skills Flashcards
1
Q
Map symbols are…….
A
Symbols on maps that represent locations or landmarks.
2
Q
What does ‘OS’ stand for on an OS Map?
A
O=ordanance S= survey
3
Q
A compass is……..
A
A compass is a device that shows directions using cardinal points
4
Q
N=
A
North
5
Q
S=
A
South
6
Q
E=
A
East
7
Q
W=
A
West
8
Q
NE=
A
Northeast
9
Q
NW=
A
North West
10
Q
SE=
A
South East
11
Q
SW
A
South West
12
Q
Grid references are……..
A
A map reference indicating a location using a series of vertical and horizontal grid lines identified by numbers
13
Q
How do you find grid references ?
(four figure)
A
Along the corridor and up the stairs.
