Maps and Compass Points

Question 1

Name all 8 points of the compass in order from North going clockwise

Answer 1

North
North East
East
South East
South
South West
West
North West

Never Eat Shredded Wheat

Question 2

How do you read 4 and 6 figure grid references?

Answer 2

Horizontal followed by vertical
Crawl before you can walk

Question 3

In a map with a scale of 1cm to 5km what distance is shown on the map as 3 cm?

Answer 3

15Km

Question 4

In a map with a scale of 1cm to 5km what would a 25km distance be shown on the map as?

Answer 4

5cm

Question 5

Why are map symbols used?

Answer 5

They are used as there isn’t enough room to put text.

Question 6

What are the three ways of showing height on a map

Answer 6

Spot heights - gives exact height above sea level in meters. They are represented by black dots or triangulation pillar (shows the highest point), tirangle with a blue dot.
Layer Colouring - shows different heights using bands of colour. Brown is used for the high ground
and lighter shade of green for the lower land. Often used in a Atlas
Contours - lines that join places of equal height. Usually brown, height is given in metres.

Shown in metres above sea level

Question 7

What does the distance between contour lines show

Answer 7

How steep the land is
Closer together - more steep
Further apart - more flat/less steep

Question 8

On a 4 figure grid reference, what do you call the horizontal lines?

Answer 8

Eastings

Question 9

On a 4 figure grid reference, what do you call the vertical lines?

Answer 9

Northings