OS map skills

What is relief?

• When something you have been worrying about happens

• Height above sea level

• The slope of the land

Using the acronym ______________ can help us remember how to get a grid reference

Give the 4 figure grid reference for the school

Which of the following can NOT be used to show relief on a map

• Triangular pillars

• Colours

• Hiking trails

• Contour lines

List the steps of how to draw a sketch map in order:

• Always use pencil

• Draw major physical aspects and symbols

• 1. Draw your frame (1/2 size of OS map)

• Write your title

• Include your North arrow and key

Scale is the ​ (a)   between the distance on the ​ (b)   and the distance on the ground

• ratio
• length
• road
• map
• ruler
• legend

give a 6 figure grid reference for Cowslip farm

Is this a large or a small scale map?

• Large scale

• Small scale