Use Fig. 14.21 and Fig. 14.26 to answer these questions. ORDINARY LEVEL
1. What features can be found at the following grid references? (i) X 258 928 (iv) X 267 931
(ii) S 275 006 (v) X 282 952
2. Find a six-figure grid reference for each of the following: (i) A garda station (iv) A priory
(ii) A post office (v) A standing stone
3. Calculate the straight-line distance between: (i) The camping site and the cairn on Deelishmountain (ii) The castle at X 264 931 and X 297 954
4. (i) Give a six-figure grid reference for the highest point on the map. (ii) What is the height of the land at X 274 994? (iii) What height is the cairn at the peak of Deelishmountain?
5. Name two tourist amenities found a Wyse’s Point (X 296 923). 6. Examine the 1:50 000 Ordnance Survey map and legend. Draw a sketch map of the area shown. On it, show and label the following: (i) An area of land above 300 m (ii) Two named rivers (iii) The built-up area of Dungarvan (iv) An area of coniferous plantation
Frame 1m
Proportions 2m Overall impression 2m Items shown 5 @ 3m each Items named 5 @ 2m each
2014 Q3 A 30M HIGHER LEVEL
1. (i) Give a six-figure grid reference for a mast shown on the map. (ii) Calculate the area of the Ordnance Survey map located in subzone X. (iii) What is the aspect of the slope in grid box X 22 90?
2. Give a four-figure grid reference for: (i) A convex slope
(iii) A trellis drainage pattern
(ii) An area of mixed woodland (iv) A meeting point of roads
3. Measure the length of the following: (i) The N25 from X 243 900 to 300958 (ii) The Colligan River
4. Using evidence from the map, suggest one reason why Dungarvan is not suitable for developing as a deep-water port.
5. Draw a sketch map of the area shown to half-scale. On it, correctly show and label each of the following: • The complete course of the Colligan River
• Locate a gorge on the Colligan River and mark it with an X • The Cunnigar sand spit • An area of land above 300 m
