Use Fig. 14.20 and Fig. 14.26 to answer these questions. ORDINARY LEVEL
1. Identify the features at the following grid references: (i) V 884 704 (ii) V 852 713 (iii) V 904 765 (iv) V 909 686
2. Find a six-figure grid reference for: (i) A castle (ii) Peak of Letter South Mountain (iii) A youth hostel (iv) A caravan park
3. Calculate the area of the map in km2 HIGHER LEVEL
1. Give a four-figure grid reference for: (i) Linear settlement (ii) Nucleated settlement (iii) Dispersed settlement (iv) Absence of settlement
2. Measure the distance of the following: (i) The N70 (i) The Sheen River
3. Locate each of the following slopes on the map: (i) A convex slope (ii) A concave slope (iii) An even slope (iv) A compound slope Draw a cross-section of the slope and provide the grid reference of the start point and end point of the slope.
4. Draw a cross-section of the Kenmare map from V 904 765 to V 883 698.
5. Calculate the average gradient from V 931 666 to V 909 686.
6. Calculate the area of land covered by forestry.
7. Draw a sketch map of the area and include the following: (i) A V-shaped valley (ii) A built-up area (iii) An area of natural woodland (iv) The complete course of Finnihy River
(v) The N71 national secondary road
8. Examine the 1:50 000 Ordnance Survey map and legend. Draw a sketch map of the area shown to half-scale. On it, correctly show and label each of the following: • The entire route of the waymarked walk called Béara Way shown on the map
• The entire area of coniferous plantation at V 85 72
• The entire area of land above 300 m at Letter South Mountain
• The entire area of Kenmare River shown on the map
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Proportion 4m Four features @ 4m each
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4. Calculate the distance from V 872 665 to V 888 769. Give your answer in km.
5. Locate and give a grid reference for the highest point on the map.
6. Name and locate three tourist attractions on the map.
7. Draw a sketch map of the area and include the following: • An area of land over 500 m
• The N70 national secondary road • An antiquity • A built-up area
