Review for Map Reading | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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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.

In which direction does the sun rise?

East

What symbol on a topographic map represents a church with a tower?

A black square with a cross on top

Name two physical features you can identify from a map.

Hills, rivers, valleys, beach, vegetated area, swamp

Which comes first in a grid reference: Eastings or Northings?

Eastings

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

What feature does a brown line on a topographic map usually show?

Contour line (elevation), spot heights, trigonometric stations

How can you tell if a river is flowing downhill on a topographic map?

Contour lines form a “V” shape pointing upstream.

When measuring distance between two points on a map, what must you always consider?

The map scale

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.

A hill with concentric contour lines is shown. What does the innermost circle represent?

The peak or summit of the hill.

What three elements should you always look for when reading a map?

Scale, key (legend), and direction (compass rose)

What does it mean if contour lines are close together?

The land is steep.