Grid references and distances (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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Which direction do easting lines run on an OS map?
Which direction do easting lines run on an OS map?
From west to east (left to right)
Which direction do northing lines run on an OS map?
Which direction do northing lines run on an OS map?
From south to north (bottom to top)
What does 'along the corridor, up the stairs' mean when creating grid references?
What does 'along the corridor, up the stairs' mean when creating grid references?
Write easting first, then northing
Which corner of a grid square is used for a 4-figure grid reference?
Which corner of a grid square is used for a 4-figure grid reference?
Bottom-left corner
What is the 4-figure reference if easting is 13 and northing is 92?
What is the 4-figure reference if easting is 13 and northing is 92?
1392
What is the main purpose of using 6-figure grid references?
What is the main purpose of using 6-figure grid references?
To provide much more precise locations
How are grid squares divided when creating 6-figure grid references?
How are grid squares divided when creating 6-figure grid references?
Each edge divided into 10 equal parts
Grid square 1391: feature is 7/10ths across, 1/10th up. What is the 6-figure reference?
Grid square 1391: feature is 7/10ths across, 1/10th up. What is the 6-figure reference?
137913
What type of distance is described as 'as the crow flies'?
What type of distance is described as 'as the crow flies'?
Straight line distance
What do winding distances follow on an OS map?
What do winding distances follow on an OS map?
Curved paths like rivers, roads, footpaths
What equipment is essential for measuring winding distances?
What equipment is essential for measuring winding distances?
String and ruler
What is used to convert map measurements into real-world distances?
What is used to convert map measurements into real-world distances?
The map's scale line