Practice Grid System And References (1.4) - Interpretation of Topographical Maps
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Grid System and References

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are Eastings?

💡 Hint: Think about how far you are moving on the map.

Question 2 Easy

How many digits does a 4-figure grid reference have?

💡 Hint: Consider the name of the reference.

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Question 1

What do Eastings represent on a topographical map?

Distance northward
Distance eastward
Distance southward

💡 Hint: Think about which direction corresponds to 'E' in the word.

Question 2

True or False: A 4-figure grid reference can pinpoint an exact location.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider whether you're talking about a square or a specific point.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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