Landscapes CHECK YOUR LEARNING Examine the 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey map of Westport on page 191 and answer the following questions.
1. Give a four-figure grid reference for the following: a. Roman Island
2. Give a six-figure grid reference for the following: a. A tourist information centre at Westport b. A train station at Westport
3. What are the names of the features found at the following four-figure grid references? a. The lake at L 98 86
b. The island at L 92 84
4. What would you find at the following six-figure grid references? a. L 971 856
b. L 987 853 Direction A-Z
Cardinal points: The four main points of the compass – north, south, east and west. It is vital to know all 16 points of the compass so one can indicate the exact direction required.
Directions on a map are given in the form of compass points (Fig. 12.5(a)).
1. Mark the starting point (X). Using a ruler and pencil, draw a straight line to the point you are asked to get the direction to (Y).
2. Draw a compass on X and see which point of the compass corresponds to the line you have drawn to Y.
3. Start with the four cardinal points, then the secondary points and so on.
Fig.12.5(a) Direction on a compass. 05 29
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What direction would you be travelling if you were going from the school in Curracloe (T 095 279) to the motte (T 086 264)?
28 N 27 26 05 06 07 08 09 10
Fig. 12.5(b) Direction on a map using a compass. The arrow is travelling in an East-North-East (ENE) direction.
W S 26 NE E 27 06 07 08 09 10 29 28 c. M 023 850 b. Kinlooey Lough
