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What symbol on a topographic map represents a church with a tower?
A black square with a cross on top
In which direction does the sun rise?
East
What are the four-figure grid references used for?
To locate larger areas or features on a map.
What are the six-figure grid references used for?
To locate exact points or small features on a map.
Which comes first in a grid reference: Eastings or Northings?
Eastings
What feature does a brown line on a topographic map usually show?
Contour line (elevation), spot heights, trigonometric stations
What does it mean if contour lines are close together?
The land is steep.
A hill with concentric contour lines is shown. What does the innermost circle represent?
The peak or summit of the hill.
How can you tell if a river is flowing downhill on a topographic map?
Contour lines form a “V” shape pointing upstream.
How can you tell the difference between a road and a railway on a topographic map?
Roads are solid/double lines; railways often have tick marks or dashes.
If a straight road measures 4 cm on the map, and the scale is 1:50,000, how far is the road in real life? (answer in m or km)
2 km or 2000 m
When measuring distance between two points on a map, what must you always consider?
The map scale
What three elements should you always look for when reading a map?
Scale, key (legend), and direction (compass rose)
Name two physical features you can identify from a map.
Hills, rivers, valleys, beach, vegetated area, swamp
