Introduction to Grid Referencing

Grid references are?

• Light Brown Lines found on a map used to show the height and shape of the land?

• Blue Numbered lines that run vertically [North/South] and horizontally [East West] on a map?

• Used to find specific locations on a map?

• Usually given as a 4-fig or 6-fig grid references?

What is the 4-figure Grid Reference (GR) for the caravan?

• 1632

• 1631

• 3116

• 1531

What is the 4-figure GR for the letter B?

• 1531

• 1432

• 1530

• 1431

What is the 4-figure GR for the letter D?

• 3117

• 173317

• 1731

• 1832

What is the golden rule for finding a Grid Reference?

• Never eat soggy Weet-a-Bix.

• Along the corridor, then up the stairs.

• Along the pathway, and through the gate.

• Eastings before bee-stings.

What is the grid reference for car park?

Tags

CCSS.5.G.A.1

What is the 6-figure Grid Reference (GR) for the power station?

• 1434
• 141342
• 146346
• 152354

What is the 6-figure GR for the letter A?

• 1334
• 145345
• 139344
• 135345

What is the 6-figure GR for the red triangle?

• 167313
• 163317
• 173323
• 176317

What is the 6-figure GR for the camping site (tent)?

• 170328
• 171312
• 169312
• 170311