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The colour of public foot paths on an Ordnance Survey map is green.

Map Skills 2

This quiz builds your map-reading muscles. You will practise using scales, grid references, and symbols to find places quickly and accurately.

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Fascinating Fact:

Different types of maps show different information, such as road maps, weather maps, and world maps.

In KS2 Geography, pupils learn advanced map skills, such as using grid references, measuring distance with a scale, and choosing the right map for a journey or investigation.

Key Terms

Grid reference: A set of numbers or letters that shows the exact square of a map where a place is found.
Scale: A line or statement that shows how distances on the map compare to real distances on the ground.
Symbol: A small picture or sign on a map that stands for something, such as a church, campsite, or road.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are grid references in KS2 map skills?

Grid references are codes made from numbers, or letters and numbers, that tell you which square on the map a feature is in, so you can find it quickly.

How do I use the scale on a map?

To use the scale, measure the distance between two points with a ruler or your finger, then compare it with the scale line to work out the real distance.

Why is it useful to learn different types of maps?

Learning different types of maps helps you pick the best one for a task, such as a road map for driving or a weather map for planning outdoor activities.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

What do contours represent on a map?

Lakes

Hills

Forests

Roads

Contour lines show land of equal height

2 .

If 1cm on a map is equal to 25,000cm on the ground, which scale represents this?

1:25

1:2,500

1:25,000

1:250,000

1:25,000 means that a cm on the map is 25,000 times longer in real life, so 1 cm on the map = 25,000 cm (250 m) in the real world

3 .

What are the grid references at the bottom of a map called?

Northings

Southings

Eastings

Westings

They travel from West to East

4 .

What colour are the public footpaths on an Ordnance Survey map?

Blue

Green

Red

Black

Motorways are blue, A-roads are red and B-roads are yellow

5 .

If the contour lines are close together what does this mean?

It is a hill in a forest

It is a hill subject to flooding

The hill is not very steep

The hill is very steep

The closer the lines the steeper the hill

6 .

What colour are the tourist symbols on an Ordnance Survey map?

Blue

Green

Red

Black

Tourist symbols include theme parks, nature reserves, museums, castles and public toilets

7 .

Which scale shows the most detail on a map?

1:500,000

1:25,000

1:250,000

1:50,000

The lower the ratio the more detailed the map

8 .

What symbol is used to represent a tourist information centre?

Letters TI

Small i in a box

Small ti in a box

Letter I

Tourist information centres are useful if you are somewhere you do not know your way around

9 .

What are the grid references at the side of a map called?

Northings

Southings

Eastings

Westings

They travel from South to North

10 .

What is represented by the symbol of a P in a box?

Car Park

Post Office

Police Station

Palace

A letter P outside a box is a post office

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Contours, keys and symbols

Author: Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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