Grid references and distances (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Flashcards
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Easting lines run which direction?
Easting lines run which direction?
West to east (left to right)
Northing lines run which direction?
Northing lines run which direction?
South to north (bottom to top)
What does a 4-figure grid ref identify?
What does a 4-figure grid ref identify?
A complete grid square
Order rule for grid references
Order rule for grid references
Along then up (easting first, then northing)
Which corner used for 4-figure grid ref?
Which corner used for 4-figure grid ref?
Bottom-left corner of grid square
6-figure refs vs 4-figure refs?
6-figure refs vs 4-figure refs?
Much more precise locations
How to create 6-figure ref?
How to create 6-figure ref?
Divide each grid square edge into 10 equal parts
What straight line distances represent
What straight line distances represent
Shortest route between two points
Another term for straight line distance
Another term for straight line distance
As the crow flies
What winding distances follow
What winding distances follow
Curved paths (rivers, roads, footpaths)
Tool for measuring straight line distances
Tool for measuring straight line distances
Ruler
Tool for measuring winding distances
Tool for measuring winding distances
String
What converts map measurements to real-world distances?
What converts map measurements to real-world distances?
Map's scale line
Common units for distance conversion on OS maps
Common units for distance conversion on OS maps
Kilometres or metres