Ordnance Survey Maps Quiz

What does 'cartographic' relate to?

• The analysis of geological formations

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The drawing or making of maps

• The study of weather patterns

What is the primary purpose of Ordnance Survey maps?

• To offer travel routes

• To display historical events

• To provide weather forecasts

• To show large areas in detail

What is a 'digital map'?

• A map shown on a computer screen

• A map printed on paper

• A map drawn by hand

• A map used for navigation at sea

What do OS maps use to represent physical and human features?

• Color codes

• Text descriptions

• Symbols

• Photographs

What does a scale of 1:25,000 on a map mean?

• 1 cm on the map equals 25,000 m in real life

• 1 cm on the map equals 25,000 mm in real life

• 1 cm on the map equals 25,000 km in real life

• 1 cm on the map equals 25,000 cm in real life

What are 'eastings' on a map?

• Vertical grid lines increasing in value eastward

• Diagonal grid lines increasing in value southward

• Horizontal grid lines increasing in value northward

• Curved grid lines increasing in value westward

How many digits are in a four-figure grid reference?

• Two

• Four

• Eight

• Six

What do contour lines on a map represent?

• Equal height above sea level

• Population density

• Temperature variations

• Road networks

What does it mean when contour lines are close together?

• The land is forested

• The land is steep

• The land is flat

• The land is underwater

What is a 'spot height' on a map?

• The height of a building

• The height of a particular point above sea level

• The depth of a river

• The altitude of an airplane