Cadet workbook:Map reading Flashcards
To: Draw/identify map symbols Read 6 figure grid references of a map
Define
Footpath
Symbol: ¦¦
A narrow path for walkers only
Define
Viaduct
Computer Symbol: ⟨⟩
A bridge, esp for carrying a road or railway across a valley, etc, consisting of a set of arches supported by a row of piers or towers
Define
Footbridge
Computer Symbol: ==||==
A narrow bridge for the use of pedestrians
Define
Powerline
Computer Symbol: ⁜⁜⁜
A set of conductors used to transmit and distribute electrical energy .Sometimes shortened to lines
Define
Contour line
Computer Symbol: ⏖⁵⁰⏖
A line on a map joining points of equal height above or below sea level:
Define
Woodlands
Computer Symbol: ↟↟↟↟↟↟↟
Land covered with woody plants (trees and shrubs)
Define
Campsite
Computer Symbol: △
A place used for camping, especially one equipped for holidaymakers.
Define
Mast
Computer Symbol: ↫
A tall, vertical structure
Define
Church
Computer Symbol: ±
A building used for public worship
Define
Windmill
Computer Symbol: ▭x
A building or structure with large blades on the outside that, when turned by the force of the wind, provides power
Define
Triangulation pillars
Computer Symbol:◬
Concrete pillars used for triangulation
Define
Cliff edge
Computer Symbol:◞
The edge of a high area of rock with a very steep side
Define
Buildings
Computer Symbol:▯
Structures with a roof and walls
Define
Crossroads/intersection
Computer Symbol:+
A point where two or more elements, such as roads or paths, converge or cross each other
A narrow path for walkers only
Define
Footpath
Symbol: ¦¦
A bridge, esp for carrying a road or railway across a valley, etc, consisting of a set of arches supported by a row of piers or towers
Define
Viaduct
Computer Symbol: ⟨⟩
A narrow bridge for the use of pedestrians
Define
Footbridge
Computer Symbol: ==||==
A set of conductors used to transmit and distribute electrical energy .Sometimes shortened to lines
Define
Powerline
Computer Symbol: ⁜⁜⁜
A line on a map joining points of equal height above or below sea level:
Define
Contour line
Computer Symbol: ⏖⁵⁰⏖
Land covered with woody plants (trees and shrubs)
Define
Woodlands
Computer Symbol: ↟↟↟↟↟↟↟
A place used for camping, especially one equipped for holidaymakers.
Define
Campsite
Computer Symbol: △
A tall, vertical structure
Define
Mast
Computer Symbol: ↫
A building used for public worship
Define
Church
Computer Symbol: ±
A building or structure with large blades on the outside that, when turned by the force of the wind, provides power
Define
Windmill
Computer Symbol: ▭x
