the four main compass points (north, south, east and west)

vertical lines running north to south on a map that divide it into east and west parts

horizontal lines running west to east on a map that divide it into north and south parts

Using OS maps to locate places

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about geographical skills. Pupils will learn how to identify, describe and analyse atlas and OS maps at different scales. They will also learn how to construct and interpret photos, diagrams, graphs and thematic maps. Pupils will also learn numerical and statistical skills.

Geographical and statistics skills

North, south, east and west are known as …

Across the UK there will be multiple locations with the same grid reference.

In a four figure grid reference one states where the top right grid lines cross.

A system of grid lines runs from values of 00 to 100.

Gridlines are always four centimetres apart.

Which of the following statements are true?

If the scale ratio of a map is 1:25 000, this means that one centimetre on the map is representing {{}} centimetres in real life.

Which way does a compass arrow always point?

a series of numbers that tell someone the location of a feature

a part of the map that tells someone what the symbols mean

a bar that shows the distances between two points

Why might geographers prefer to use six rather than four figure grid references?

On an OS map, what units would you most likely use to describe distance?

To make the map small enough to use practically.

To make really detailed representations of real life.

To allow them to fit everything into a space.

Starter Quiz