Practice Six-figure Grid Reference (6.2) - Geographic Skills - IB 10 Individuals & Societies (Geography)
Students

Academic Programs

AI-powered learning for grades 8-12, aligned with major curricula

Professional

Professional Courses

Industry-relevant training in Business, Technology, and Design

Games

Interactive Games

Fun games to boost memory, math, typing, and English skills

Six-Figure Grid Reference

Practice - Six-Figure Grid Reference

Enroll to start learning

You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions

Question 1 Easy

What do the first two digits of a four-figure grid reference represent?

💡 Hint: Think about how we reference locations eastward.

Question 2 Easy

Which is more precise: a four-figure or a six-figure grid reference?

💡 Hint: Recall what the extra digit does in a six-figure reference.

4 more questions available

Interactive Quizzes

Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning

Question 1

What does a six-figure grid reference provide?

Less precision
Moderate precision
Higher precision

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of adding digits.

Question 2

True or False: A four-figure grid reference is sufficient for precise mapping.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the role of six-figure grid references.

1 more question available

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with advanced challenges

Challenge 1 Hard

Given a six-figure grid reference 345263, outline how you would locate it on a map with a ten-meter precision.

💡 Hint: Think about how a physical map represents these grids.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a small plan using six-figure grid references for an urban project. What factors might influence site selection?

💡 Hint: Think about integrating environmental and social aspects in your planning.

Get performance evaluation

Reference links

Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.