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a map that focuses on 1 theme/topic (population, language, temperature, etc.)

Thematic

what is a legend

A list of information that explains symbols colours and scale used on a map

a map that shows borders (countries, states, counties), capitals + cities

Political

How many squares on the National Grid

Ireland is divided in 25 squares

define altitude

height _______ ____ ________

contour lines close together =

_______ slope

brown colour on a map indicates land that is

above 300m - high land

how many OS maps cover Ireland

89 OS maps

what are some ways height can be indicated on a map (4)

contour lines, colours, spot height, triangulation pillars

what colour are antiquities shown

red

Name two types of roads

primary, secondary, motorway, regional

yellow colour on a map indicates land that is

medium land (200–300 m)

how are ringforts shown? and why?

red circles - so many of them

a map that shows natural features (rivers, lakes, mountains)

physical

contour lines far apart =

_________ slope

a map that shows roads, streets, tunnels, tourist features

Road Map

What topics can be on a thematic map?

Population, language spoken etc.

What is a compass

A tool used to show direction. The needle always points to magnetic North.

what are antiquties

Historical features on an OS MAP

a map that shows climate zones, compares climates

climate

When would a thematic map be useful?

For governments - planning, development etc.

What does OS stand for?

OS stands for Ordnance Survey.

a map that shows landscape + heights (mountains, valleys)

topographical

define relief

the _______ & _______ of the land

What are the Cardinal points?

North, South, East, West

green colour on a map indicates land that is

low land (0–200 m)

What do Ordnance survey Ireland do?

Ordnance Survey Ireland creates and updates detailed maps of Ireland.