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Quick questions on Reading topographic maps explained: O-Level Geography
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What are grid references locate features?Show answer
Topographic maps carry a grid of numbered lines. The vertical lines are eastings (their numbers increase eastwards) and the horizontal lines are northings (their numbers increase northwards). The golden rule is eastings first, then northings, often remembered as "along the corridor, then up the stairs".
What is scale converts map distance to ground distance?Show answer
The scale tells you how map distance relates to real distance. A scale of means on the map represents on the ground. Converting:
What is q1?Show answer
On a map, a footpath measures . State the real ground distance in kilometres. [2 marks]
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Explain why a six-figure grid reference is more precise than a four-figure one. [2 marks]
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A tower lies directly to the right of a church on a map with north at the top. State the compass direction of the tower from the church. [2 marks]
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