Map symbols and 4&6 figure grid references

Question 1

What does a blue line represent on a map?

Answer 1

A river or water body.

Question 2

True or False: A green area on a map typically indicates urban development.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: A _________ symbol indicates a church on a map.

Answer 3

cross

Question 4

What is the purpose of a map legend?

Answer 4

To explain the meaning of symbols used on the map.

Question 5

What does a black triangle symbol commonly represent?

Answer 5

A hill or mountain.

Question 6

What is the difference between a 4-figure and a 6-figure grid reference?

Answer 6

4-figure gives a general area, while 6-figure provides a precise location.

Question 7

How many digits are in a 4-figure grid reference?

Answer 7

Four

Question 8

True or False: A dotted line on a map indicates a footpath.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What color is typically used to represent forests on a map?

Answer 9

Green

Question 10

What do contour lines on a map indicate?

Answer 10

Elevation and terrain shape.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: What does a red square symbolize? A) Hospital B) School C) Park

Answer 11

A) Hospital

Question 12

How do you read a 6-figure grid reference?

Answer 12

First two digits for the eastings, last four for the northings.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The first two digits in a 4-figure grid reference indicate _________.

Answer 13

eastings

Question 14

What does a solid black line typically represent?

Answer 14

A main road.

Question 15

True or False: A map scale indicates the relationship between distance on the map and actual distance on the ground.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What does a yellow area on a map usually represent?

Answer 16

Agricultural land.

Question 17

Multiple Choice: Which symbol represents a railway? A) A dashed line B) A double line C) A solid line

Answer 17

B) A double line

Question 18

What type of grid reference would you use for precise navigation?

Answer 18

A 6-figure grid reference.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: A _________ symbol indicates a campsite.

Answer 19

tent

Question 20

What does a dashed line on a map signify?

Answer 20

A footpath or track.

Question 21

True or False: A star symbol on a map indicates a tourist information center.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What does the term ‘easting’ refer to in grid references?

Answer 22

The horizontal distance measured east from the origin.

Question 23

What is indicated by a blue square on a map?

Answer 23

A water feature such as a lake.

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a common map symbol? A) Circle B) Triangle C) Square D) Hexagon

Answer 24

D) Hexagon

Question 25

What color represents built-up areas on a map?

Answer 25

Red or pink.

Question 26

True or False: The northing in a grid reference refers to the vertical distance measured north from the origin.

Answer 26

True