map skill Geograhy

Question 1

What is a countour line

Answer 1

Contour lines are lines that join up areas of equal height on a map. By looking at how far apart the contour lines of an area are, we can tell how steep or flat the land is.

Question 2

What does the world relief mean?

Answer 2

relief The highest and lowest elevation points in an area. scale The ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground.

Question 3

How do you find the Six Figure Grid Reference

Answer 3

To find a six-figure grid reference on a map, first locate the four-figure grid reference for the relevant square, then estimate how many tenths of the square the point lies across and up, adding these to the four-figure reference.

Question 4

why are 6 figure grid references useful

Answer 4

let you accurately describe a location within (inside) a grid square

Question 5

what are human features and physical features

Answer 5

In geography, physical features are naturally occurring elements like mountains, rivers, and deserts, while human features are those created or modified by humans, such as cities, roads, and buildings

Question 6

what are lines of latitude

Answer 6

imaginary horizontal lines that circle the Earth, running east to west, and are used to measure distances north or south of the Equator.

Question 7

what are the four directions on a compass

Answer 7

north
east
south
west