Practice Grid References (6) - Geographic Skills - IB 10 Individuals & Societies (Geography)
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What do Eastings and Northings represent in grid references?

💡 Hint: Think about directions on a map!

Question 2 Easy

What is a four-figure grid reference?

💡 Hint: It is used for larger areas.

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Question 1

What does a four-figure grid reference indicate?

A specific point
A general area
A distance

💡 Hint: Consider what the number formats represent.

Question 2

True or False: Six-figure grid references are used for more precise locations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember what the additional digit indicates.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are given a four-figure grid reference of 3241. Explain how you would locate this on a typical map. What features might you find there?

💡 Hint: Look at how the numbers locate larger features.

Challenge 2 Hard

Using the six-figure grid reference 354626, discuss the importance of knowing the precise location given this reference in a real-world context.

💡 Hint: Think about the practical applications of precise locations.

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