Maps

Question 1

What is a Map?

Answer 1

A map is a 2-dimensional drawing of an area from a birds eye view.

Maps can vary from a simple sketch to a complex Ordnance Survey map.

Question 2

Why are Maps useful?

Answer 2

Maps can help you plan your route. You are more likely to arrive at your destination quickly and safely if you use a map.

Question 3

What are the key components of a good map?

Answer 3

1. Title
2. Scale
3. Compass Point (North Line)
4. Key (Symbols)
5. Grid

Question 4

Lines of Latitude – how do you identify these on a map?

Answer 4

Lines of latitude always run around the earth HORIZONTALLY.

Question 5

Lines of Latitude – what do these tell us?

Answer 5

Lines of latitude tell you how far NORTH or SOUTH of the EQUATOR that a place is.

Question 6

Lines of Longitude – how do you identify these on a map?

Answer 6

Lines of longitude run from the NORTH POLE to the SOUTH POLE, VERTICALLY.

Question 7

Lines of Longitude – what do these tell us?

Answer 7

Lines of longitude tell you how far EAST or WEST of GREENWICH MERIDIAN that a place is.

Question 8

Why do we use Map Symbols?

Answer 8

1. Save space and make it easier to read.
2. Maps give us a lot of information and there is not much room for labels.

Question 9

What is the ‘Key’?

Answer 9

A key tells you what each symbol means.

Question 10

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Information Centre

Question 11

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Viewpoint

Question 12

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Parking

Question 13

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Camp Site

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Caravan Site

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Place of Worship

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Glass Structure

Question 17

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Windmill

Question 18

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Town Hall

Question 19

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Heights are to the nearest metre above sea level

Question 20

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Public Convenience

Question 21

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Milestone

Question 22

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Picnic Area

Question 23

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Post Office

Question 24

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Coastguard

Question 25

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Public House

Question 26

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Nature Reserve

Question 27

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Golf Course

Question 28

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Telephone

Question 29

Answer 29

Contour Line

Question 30

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Heliport

Question 31

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Bus or Coach Station

Question 32

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Footpath

Question 33

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Triangulation Pad

Question 34

What is a six-figure grid reference?

Answer 34

Question 35

Why do maps use ‘Scale’?

Answer 35

Maps can’t show things the size they are in real life, and so they use scale to make things smaller. Different scales are useful for showing different things on a map.

Question 36

A scale line

Answer 36

Question 37

A ratio

Answer 37

Question 38

A statement

Answer 38

2 centimetres to 1 kilometre (one grid square)