Grid reference exercise on a topographic map with labeled features and a legend.
A topographic map with a grid reference system, showing a river, roads, and various landmarks such as a church, parking, and caravan site, with a legend and questions about grid references.
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Step-by-step solution for: 6-figure-grid-reference-worksheet - Howard Primary School
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Step-by-step solution for: 6-figure-grid-reference-worksheet - Howard Primary School
To solve the problem, we need to interpret the grid references on the map and identify the locations corresponding to the given tasks. Let's break it down step by step.
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- Buckfastleigh
- Castle
- Caravan site
- Monastery
#### Step 1: Understanding the Grid System
The map uses a grid system with coordinates labeled along the edges. The horizontal lines represent the "eastings" (x-coordinates), and the vertical lines represent the "northings" (y-coordinates). Each square on the grid is divided into smaller sections, allowing us to pinpoint locations more precisely.
A 6-figure grid reference consists of:
- The first three digits: The easting (horizontal position).
- The last three digits: The northing (vertical position).
For example, if a location is at the intersection of the grid lines labeled "17" (easting) and "32" (northing), the grid reference would be 170320.
#### Step 2: Identifying Locations
We will now locate each feature on the map and determine its 6-figure grid reference.
1. Buckfastleigh:
- Buckfastleigh is a town located near the bottom-left corner of the map.
- Its approximate position is at the intersection of the easting line "16" and the northing line "31".
- The 6-figure grid reference is 160310.
2. Castle:
- The castle is marked with a symbol near the center-right of the map.
- Its approximate position is at the intersection of the easting line "18" and the northing line "34".
- The 6-figure grid reference is 180340.
3. Caravan site:
- The caravan site is marked with a symbol near the top-center of the map.
- Its approximate position is at the intersection of the easting line "17" and the northing line "35".
- The 6-figure grid reference is 170350.
4. Monastery:
- The monastery is marked with a symbol near the bottom-center of the map.
- Its approximate position is at the intersection of the easting line "17" and the northing line "31".
- The 6-figure grid reference is 170310.
#### Final Answers for Q1:
- Buckfastleigh: 160310
- Castle: 180340
- Caravan site: 170350
- Monastery: 170310
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- 176310
- 172310
- 172330
- 171330
#### Step 3: Locating Grid References on the Map
We will now identify what features or locations correspond to the given grid references.
1. 176310:
- This grid reference corresponds to a point near the right edge of the map, slightly below the center.
- Upon inspection, this location is near a river and does not have any specific marked feature. It appears to be open land.
2. 172310:
- This grid reference corresponds to a point near the left side of the map, slightly below the center.
- Upon inspection, this location is near a road and does not have any specific marked feature. It appears to be open land.
3. 172330:
- This grid reference corresponds to a point near the left side of the map, slightly above the center.
- Upon inspection, this location is near a road and does not have any specific marked feature. It appears to be open land.
4. 171330:
- This grid reference corresponds to a point near the bottom-left corner of the map.
- Upon inspection, this location is near a road and does not have any specific marked feature. It appears to be open land.
#### Final Answers for Q2:
- 176310: Open land near a river.
- 172310: Open land near a road.
- 172330: Open land near a road.
- 171330: Open land near a road.
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#### Q1:
- Buckfastleigh: 160310
- Castle: 180340
- Caravan site: 170350
- Monastery: 170310
#### Q2:
- 176310: Open land near a river.
- 172310: Open land near a road.
- 172330: Open land near a road.
- 171330: Open land near a road.
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\[
\boxed{
\text{Q1: Buckfastleigh: 160310, Castle: 180340, Caravan site: 170350, Monastery: 170310}
}
\]
\[
\boxed{
\text{Q2: 176310: Open land near a river, 172310: Open land near a road, 172330: Open land near a road, 171330: Open land near a road}
}
\]
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Task Q1: Give the 6-figure grid reference for:
- Buckfastleigh
- Castle
- Caravan site
- Monastery
#### Step 1: Understanding the Grid System
The map uses a grid system with coordinates labeled along the edges. The horizontal lines represent the "eastings" (x-coordinates), and the vertical lines represent the "northings" (y-coordinates). Each square on the grid is divided into smaller sections, allowing us to pinpoint locations more precisely.
A 6-figure grid reference consists of:
- The first three digits: The easting (horizontal position).
- The last three digits: The northing (vertical position).
For example, if a location is at the intersection of the grid lines labeled "17" (easting) and "32" (northing), the grid reference would be 170320.
#### Step 2: Identifying Locations
We will now locate each feature on the map and determine its 6-figure grid reference.
1. Buckfastleigh:
- Buckfastleigh is a town located near the bottom-left corner of the map.
- Its approximate position is at the intersection of the easting line "16" and the northing line "31".
- The 6-figure grid reference is 160310.
2. Castle:
- The castle is marked with a symbol near the center-right of the map.
- Its approximate position is at the intersection of the easting line "18" and the northing line "34".
- The 6-figure grid reference is 180340.
3. Caravan site:
- The caravan site is marked with a symbol near the top-center of the map.
- Its approximate position is at the intersection of the easting line "17" and the northing line "35".
- The 6-figure grid reference is 170350.
4. Monastery:
- The monastery is marked with a symbol near the bottom-center of the map.
- Its approximate position is at the intersection of the easting line "17" and the northing line "31".
- The 6-figure grid reference is 170310.
#### Final Answers for Q1:
- Buckfastleigh: 160310
- Castle: 180340
- Caravan site: 170350
- Monastery: 170310
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Task Q2: What is the following grid reference?
- 176310
- 172310
- 172330
- 171330
#### Step 3: Locating Grid References on the Map
We will now identify what features or locations correspond to the given grid references.
1. 176310:
- This grid reference corresponds to a point near the right edge of the map, slightly below the center.
- Upon inspection, this location is near a river and does not have any specific marked feature. It appears to be open land.
2. 172310:
- This grid reference corresponds to a point near the left side of the map, slightly below the center.
- Upon inspection, this location is near a road and does not have any specific marked feature. It appears to be open land.
3. 172330:
- This grid reference corresponds to a point near the left side of the map, slightly above the center.
- Upon inspection, this location is near a road and does not have any specific marked feature. It appears to be open land.
4. 171330:
- This grid reference corresponds to a point near the bottom-left corner of the map.
- Upon inspection, this location is near a road and does not have any specific marked feature. It appears to be open land.
#### Final Answers for Q2:
- 176310: Open land near a river.
- 172310: Open land near a road.
- 172330: Open land near a road.
- 171330: Open land near a road.
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Summary of Solutions:
#### Q1:
- Buckfastleigh: 160310
- Castle: 180340
- Caravan site: 170350
- Monastery: 170310
#### Q2:
- 176310: Open land near a river.
- 172310: Open land near a road.
- 172330: Open land near a road.
- 171330: Open land near a road.
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Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{Q1: Buckfastleigh: 160310, Castle: 180340, Caravan site: 170350, Monastery: 170310}
}
\]
\[
\boxed{
\text{Q2: 176310: Open land near a river, 172310: Open land near a road, 172330: Open land near a road, 171330: Open land near a road}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 6 figure grid reference worksheet.
