Maps Flashcards
Definition of Maps
A diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea containing physical features, roads, cities etc.
Commpass Directions: Top Right (like Top is North)
North-East
Commpass Directions: Top Left (like Top is North)
North-West
Commpass Directions: Bottom Right (like Top is North)
South-West
Commpass Directions: Bottom Left (like Top is North)
South-East
Commpass Directions: Bottom (like Top is North)
South
On a Scale of 1m-100m How much will 10cm be on the map
10m
Contour Lines are
Lines to show the height of land
When Contour Lines are close, they are
steep
When Contour Lines are further apart, they are
gentle
Grid references are
Something that indicates a location using a series of horizontal and vertical grid lines; identified by numbers or letters