Lesson Y7-U01-L05
Four-Figure Grid References Quiz: KS3 Geography, Unit 1
20 questions
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Lesson Y7-U01-L05, Four-Figure Grid References: 20 multiple choice questions for the KS3 Geography (National Curriculum), Unit 1: Year 7: The UK and Map Skills, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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Which grid lines do you read along the bottom of an OS map?
- Eastings
- Bearings
- Northings
- Contour lines
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Which grid lines do you read up the side of an OS map?
- Northings
- Eastings
- Compass points
- Scale lines
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In a four-figure grid reference, which number do you write first?
- The bearing
- The easting
- The scale
- The northing
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When reading map grid references, what direction do you go first?
- Down the middle
- Across the diagonal
- Along the corridor
- Up the stairs
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How many digits are there in a four-figure grid reference?
- Six
- Two
- Eight
- Four
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A square is right of easting 31 and above northing 14. What is its four-figure reference?
- 3411
- 3114
- 3141
- 1431
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A square is right of easting 27 and above northing 41. What is its four-figure reference?
- 7241
- 4127
- 2714
- 2741
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A square is right of easting 30 and above northing 09. What is its four-figure reference?
- 3009
- 3090
- 0930
- 3900
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What error is made if someone writes 1431 instead of 3114?
- Added extra digit
- Swapped axes
- Ignored tenths
- Used wrong scale
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What area does a four-figure grid reference cover?
- 1 km square
- Exact point
- 10 km square
- 100 m square
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Why are four-figure grid references useful for rescue teams?
- Narrows search area
- Measures wind speed
- Shows tree types
- Gives exact metre
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On a map, marker B is right of easting 33 and above northing 15. What is its four-figure reference?
- 3513
- 3315
- 1533
- 3133
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A place lies in square 3012. What is its easting?
- 30
- 31
- 12
- 301
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Which four-figure reference names the square with easting 28 and northing 63?
- 2863
- 6328
- 8263
- 2836
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Which reference is correct for a grid square?
- Northing then easting
- Easting then northing
- Largest number first
- Alphabetical order
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How do you locate grid reference 2741 on a map?
- Across then up
- Down then right
- Diagonal from centre
- Up then across
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What are the approximate dimensions of a four-figure grid square?
- 10 miles by 10 miles
- 1 km by 1 km
- 100 m by 100 m
- 5 km by 5 km
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A walker is in the square right of easting 45 and above northing 80. What is the four-figure reference?
- 8045
- 4508
- 5480
- 4580
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Why must map users follow an agreed order for grid references?
- Makes maps colourful
- Measures height faster
- Ensures same square
- Saves printer ink
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A walker is in square 3114. Which reference names the square directly north of it?
- 3115
- 3113
- 3014
- 3214
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