Skills (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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Why do OS maps use symbols rather than drawing features to scale?
Why do OS maps use symbols rather than drawing features to scale?
To display complex information clearly
What is the main benefit of OS maps using standardised symbols?
What is the main benefit of OS maps using standardised symbols?
Same feature shown identically on all maps
What does the 'place of worship with tower' symbol represent?
What does the 'place of worship with tower' symbol represent?
Churches & cathedrals with towers
What does a bridge symbol indicate on an OS map?
What does a bridge symbol indicate on an OS map?
Crossing over rivers, railways, obstacles
What do non-coniferous tree symbols represent?
What do non-coniferous tree symbols represent?
Deciduous woodland areas
What should you do if you encounter an unfamiliar symbol in an exam?
What should you do if you encounter an unfamiliar symbol in an exam?
Refer to the map key or legend
How many main compass points should you master for directional work?
How many main compass points should you master for directional work?
8
Which of these is NOT one of the eight main compass points?
Which of these is NOT one of the eight main compass points?
NNE
When asked 'which direction is A from B', where should you start?
When asked 'which direction is A from B', where should you start?
From feature B
On a 1:50000 scale map, what does 1cm on the map represent in real life?
On a 1:50000 scale map, what does 1cm on the map represent in real life?
500 metres
On a 1:50000 scale map, what distance in real life does 2cm on the map represent?
On a 1:50000 scale map, what distance in real life does 2cm on the map represent?
1 kilometre