Interpreting OS Maps (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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12 questions from this quiz
What do contour lines help identify on an OS map?
What do contour lines help identify on an OS map?
Relief & landforms
What colour shading identifies rivers, lakes & coastlines?
What colour shading identifies rivers, lakes & coastlines?
Blue shading
Which are examples of river drainage patterns?
Which are examples of river drainage patterns?
Dendritic & trellis
How are woodland & forested areas marked on OS maps?
How are woodland & forested areas marked on OS maps?
Green shading
How do urban areas appear on OS maps?
How do urban areas appear on OS maps?
Clusters of buildings
What factors are analysed when studying settlement patterns?
What factors are analysed when studying settlement patterns?
Site & situation
What does the legend on an OS map explain?
What does the legend on an OS map explain?
All map symbols
What does a scale of 1:50,000 help with?
What does a scale of 1:50,000 help with?
Translating map to real distances
What are spatial patterns on OS maps?
What are spatial patterns on OS maps?
Settlement clustering near features
What is used with grid references for precise location descriptions?
What is used with grid references for precise location descriptions?
North arrow
How do steep slopes influence farming?
How do steep slopes influence farming?
May prevent farming
What is a common exam task for OS maps?
What is a common exam task for OS maps?
Describing relief & drainage