Maps and Grid Reference

What are the reference numbers that appear first in a grid reference?

• Northings

• Eastlings

• Northlings

• Eastings

The horizontal lines in a grid are known as...

• Eastings

• Northings

What is this map known as?

• Contour map

• Squiggle map

• Topographic map

• Contour and topographic map

What is the height of point Y?

• 30 meters

• 29 meters

• 30 meters above sea level

• 29 meters above sea level

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

• 1632

• 1631

• 3116

• 1531

What is the grid reference of the snake?

• (B,9)

• (9,B)

• (C,7)

• (F,3)

What tool would you use to measure the distance between two places on a map?

• key

• legend

• scale

• grid

What is the purpose of a map scale?

• To weigh the political power of the states
• To show where things are located on the map
• Compare the distance measured on the map to the actual distance on Earth
• To show how large the map is

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

• 3117

• 173317

• 1731

• 1832

What is the missing number at the end of this grid reference for the church 24....?

• 00

• 01

• 02

• 03