Practice - Grid System and References
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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What are Eastings?
💡 Hint: Think about how far you are moving on the map.
How many digits does a 4-figure grid reference have?
💡 Hint: Consider the name of the reference.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What do Eastings represent on a topographical map?
💡 Hint: Think about which direction corresponds to 'E' in the word.
True or False: A 4-figure grid reference can pinpoint an exact location.
💡 Hint: Consider whether you're talking about a square or a specific point.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Given a grid reference of 1453, describe how you would locate a specific site like a park within that square using observations from the surrounding grid.
💡 Hint: Consider what features you can find nearby in that square.
If a map has a 6-figure grid reference of 152724, what can you deduce about distance and precision from this reference compared to a grid reference of 1527?
💡 Hint: Reflect on what happens when you add more digits to a reference.
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