Skills Revision

Question 1

Latitude

Answer 1

• 0° to 90°N / 90°S
• From the equator to the North & South Poles
• Horizontal (x)

Question 2

Longitude

Answer 2

• 0° to 180°W / 180°E
• From the Prime Meridian to the International Date Line
• Vertical (y)

Question 3

Latitude & Longitude Measurement

Answer 3

d° m’ s”

Each degree = 60 minutes

Each minute = 60 seconds

Question 4

Bearings

Answer 4

• Use protractor tool
• Given in terms of degrees from the north
• Calculated clockwise direction w/in 360°

Question 5

Aspects

Answer 5

• Refers to the direction that a slope faces

- Written as
Northerly aspect
Easterly ..
North-easterly ..
South-westerly ..

Question 6

Thematic Maps

Answer 6

• Maps that illustrate a particular theme

- Uses a range of symbols, supported by a key / legend

Question 7

Precis Maps

Answer 7

• Simplified topographical maps to show certain features

- Uses colour / shading keys to show different types of the same thing

Question 8

Area References (AR)

Answer 8

• 4 digits

- refers to a whole square in which a feature is found

Question 9

Grid References (GR)

Answer 9

• 6 digits

- refers to a specific spot where a feature is found