Which of the following statements about grid references is true?
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A four-figure grid reference gives the location of an exact point on the map
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A four-figure grid reference gives the location of the grid cell directly below
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A six-figure grid reference gives the location of an exact point on the map
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A six-figure grid reference gives the location of the grid cell directly below
Q.2.
There are several different types of road shown on OS 1:50,000 maps. Which of the following sequences represents the colors used for expressways, highways and tarred minor roads in that order?
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Red, white, blue
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White, red, blue
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Blue, red, yellow
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Blue, yellow, red
Q.3.
When giving any grid reference, which is the correct order?
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Eastings then northings
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Northings then eastings
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Westings then southings followed by the eastings
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Eastings first, then southings, then northings and finally the westings
Q.4.
What color is usually used on OS 1:50,000 maps for tourist information?
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Pale blue
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Pale yellow
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Light gray
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Light brown
Q.5.
Where the contours are very close together it indicates ...
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a steep slope
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flat ground
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a valley
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the top of a hill or mountain
Q.6.
Which of the following map scales is the largest?
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1:50,000
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1:20,000
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1 cm to 2 km
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2 cm to 1 km
Q.7.
The Ordnance Survey was first established in the late 18th century. Why?
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To produce maps for King George III
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To improve military logistics
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So that hikers could avoid trespassing on private property
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So the postal service could deliver letters
Q.8.
A cartographer is a person who ...
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makes carts
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is an expert at doing gymnastic cartwheels
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is involved in making maps
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drives a horse and cart
Q.9.
On an OS map, you will see numerous wiggly brown lines, some have numbers printed alongside them. What are these lines called and what are the numbers?
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Roads, distance from London
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Isotherms, average winter temperature
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Isobars, atmospheric pressure
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Contours, height above sea level
Q.10.
What area is represented by the smallest single grid cell on OS maps?
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10 km2
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1 km2
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500 km2
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2 km2
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