Grid Reference
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Grid Reference starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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A temple is located at grid reference 5678. What does '56' indicate?
Describe a situation where using a six-figure grid reference would be necessary.
Describe how to estimate tenths when determining a six-figure grid reference.
Describe the process of finding a four-figure grid reference for a given feature on a map.
A temple is located at grid reference 5678. What does '56' indicate?
Fill in the blank: The point at grid reference 237654 is located at easting ______ and northing ______.
If a feature is 5 tenths along easting 67 and 8 tenths up northing 89, what is its six-figure grid reference?
If a feature is located 7 tenths along easting 45 and 3 tenths up northing 67, what is its six-figure grid reference?
What is the main purpose of using grid references on a map? (1) To measure distance, (2) To locate places, (3) To show elevation, (4) To indicate direction
Which of the following best describes a six-figure grid reference? (1) 234567 (2) 23,45,67 (3) 234-567 (4) 23.4567
Which of the following grid references is most precise? (1) 2345 (2) 234567 (3) 23,45 (4) 23-45
Which of the following is a correct example of a four-figure grid reference? (1) 2345 (2) 23,45 (3) 2,3,4,5 (4) 23-45
Fill in the blank: In a six-figure grid reference, the first three digits represent the ______ and the last three digits represent the ______.
Fill in the blank: The _______ are the numbers that run horizontally on a map grid.
Fill in the blank: The _______ are the numbers that run vertically on a map grid.
Fill in the blank: The _______ grid reference is more accurate than the four-figure grid reference.
True or False: A six-figure grid reference provides a more accurate location than a four-figure grid reference.
True or False: Grid references are only used in topographical maps.
True or False: Grid references are useful for emergency services to locate incidents quickly.
True or False: Grid references can be used in both urban and rural areas.
