Practice Grid System And References (1.4) - Interpretation of Topographical Maps

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Question 1.
What are Eastings?
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Think about how far you are moving on the map.
Question 2.
How many digits does a 4-figure grid reference have?
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Consider the name of the reference.
3Question 3.
What do Eastings represent on a topographical map?
- Distance northward
- Distance eastward
- Distance southward
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Think about which direction corresponds to 'E' in the word.
4Question 4.
True or False: A 4-figure grid reference can pinpoint an exact location.
- True
- False
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Consider whether you're talking about a square or a specific point.
Question 5.
Given a grid reference of 1453, describe how you would locate a specific site like a park within that square using observations from the surrounding grid.
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Consider what features you can find nearby in that square.
Question 6.
If a map has a 6-figure grid reference of 152724, what can you deduce about distance and precision from this reference compared to a grid reference of 1527?
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Reflect on what happens when you add more digits to a reference.

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