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Ordnance Survey maps

Use grid references, scale, direction, contours and symbols on OS maps.

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15practice questions

Fill the gaps: 1 · Match the pairs: 2 · Multiple choice: 5 · Numeric answer: 5 · Short answer: 1 · Written answer (self/teacher assessed): 1

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Numeric answer
On a 1:50,000 OS map, how many centimetres represent 1 km on the ground?
Whole numbers, decimals (2.5) or fractions (3/4).
Hint 1

1 km = 100,000 cm.

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