Institute of International Professionalism

Year- 7 (Geography)

(1.7) How do OS maps show height, direction and slopes?

(1.8) How can we use aerial photos with OS maps?
1. Describe the three ways OS shows height on maps.
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Spot height is marked by a black dot with the height shown in metres.
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Triangulation pillars are shown by a blue triangle with a dot in the middle and the height marked next to it.
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Contour lines are thin brown lines that join together places at the same height.

2. Use diagrams B and D to help you decide whether the slopes labelled 1-4 are
steep or gentle.
1. steep
2. steep
3. gentle
4. steep

3. What is a vertical aerial photograph?

it show what the land look like from above.
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4. What are urban and rural aeras?
Urban area is a build up area used for housing and industry and rural area is an area in the countryside.
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5. Ten features are marked on Photo A with letters. Find these features on the
photo.
Feature Name of feature
Town A Hythe
Water area B Southampton water

River C River Itchen

Land use D Container terminal
Type of road E highway
Land use F farmlands

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Land use G Forest
Land use H powers station
Land use I Airport
Building J football stadium