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contour lines show height in metres
 
true
 
false
what unit is used to measure height on OS maps
metres
where would you find a triangulation pillar
hilltops, mountains
green colour on a map indicates land that is
low land (0–200 m)
yellow colour on a map indicates land that is
medium land (200–300 m)
brown colour on a map indicates land that is
above 300m - high land
contour lines far apart =
_________ slope
contour lines close together =
_______ slope
what are some ways height can be indicated on a map (4)
contour lines, colours, spot height, triangulation pillars
define altitude
height _______ ____ ________
define relief
the _______ & _______ of the land
how are ringforts shown? and why?
red circles - so many of them
what colour are antiquities shown
red
what are antiquties
Historical features on an OS MAP
Name two types of roads
primary, secondary, motorway, regional
How many squares on the National Grid
Ireland is divided in 25 squares
what is a legend
A list of information that explains symbols colours and scale used on a map
What topics can be on a thematic map?
Population, language spoken etc.
When would a thematic map be useful?
For governments - planning, development etc.
What is a compass
A tool used to show direction. The needle always points to magnetic North.
What are the Cardinal points?
North, South, East, West
how many OS maps cover Ireland
89 OS maps
What do Ordnance survey Ireland do?
Ordnance Survey Ireland creates and updates detailed maps of Ireland.
What does OS stand for?
OS stands for Ordnance Survey.
a map that focuses on 1 theme/topic (population, language, temperature, etc.)
Thematic
a map that shows roads, streets, tunnels, tourist features
Road Map
a map that shows climate zones, compares climates
climate
a map that shows landscape + heights (mountains, valleys)
topographical
a map that shows natural features (rivers, lakes, mountains)
physical
a map that shows borders (countries, states, counties), capitals + cities
Political
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