Master Map Coordinates: Learn Grid References for Year 2 Geography

Question 1

Which grid reference locates the point where the vertical grid line marked '3' crosses the horizontal grid line marked 'A'?

Accepted Answer

A3

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3A

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3B

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B3

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct format for writing a grid reference?

Accepted Answer

A12

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12A

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12 1A

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A 12

Question 3

What symbol represents the vertical grid lines on a map?

Accepted Answer

Vertical lines (|)

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Horizontal lines (-)

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Crosses (x)

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Dots (.)

Question 4

Which point is located at grid reference C2?

Accepted Answer

[Image of a map with a point labelled 'C2']

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[Image of a map with a point labelled 'B1']

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[Image of a map with a point labelled 'D3']

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[Image of a map with a point labelled 'A4']

Question 5

Grid references can NOT be used for:

Accepted Answer

Predicting the weather

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Finding places on a map

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Planning journeys

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Measuring distances

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a use of grid references?

Accepted Answer

Playing board games

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Locating places on a map

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Describing the position of objects

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Navigating in real life

Question 7

What is the main purpose of grid references?

Accepted Answer

To describe a location precisely

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To find the distance between two places

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To measure the area of land

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To navigate a journey

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a feature of a grid map?

Accepted Answer

Shapes of land areas

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Vertical and horizontal lines

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Letters and numbers to identify locations

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Directions

Question 9

What grid reference indicates the point where the horizontal line labeled '2' meets the vertical line labeled 'A'?

Accepted Answer

A2

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2A

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2B

Question 10

Which of these is a correct grid reference?

Accepted Answer

B4

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3D

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A7B

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W10

Question 11

Which way do we move on a grid to get from B3 to C3?

Accepted Answer

Right

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Left

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Up

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Down

Question 12

Which of these lines is NOT a grid line?

Accepted Answer

Diagonal line

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Horizontal line

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Vertical line

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Dotted line

Question 13

What is the main use of grid references?

Accepted Answer

Locate places on a map

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Measure distances

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Draw shapes

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Create patterns

Question 14

Which of the following shows the correct order of grid lines, from left to right?

Accepted Answer

A, B, C, D

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1, 2, 3, 4

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1, 3, 2, 4

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A, C, B, D

Question 15

Which of the following is a grid reference written correctly?

Accepted Answer

3, 5

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3-5

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3x5

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3/5

Question 16

What is the relationship between easting and northing in a grid reference?

Accepted Answer

Easting is the horizontal value, while northing is the vertical value

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Easting is the vertical value, while northing is the horizontal value

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Both easting and northing are horizontal values

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Both easting and northing are vertical values

Question 17

What does the letter in a grid reference tell us?

Accepted Answer

The position east or west

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The position north or south

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The height above sea level

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The distance from the equator

Question 18

What is the purpose of using grid references?

Accepted Answer

To find a specific location on the map

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To draw a map

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To measure distances

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To create a picture

Question 19

What direction do the X-axis grid lines run?

Accepted Answer

East-west

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North-south

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Slanting

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Up and down

Question 20

How many squares are there in a 4x4 grid?

Accepted Answer

16

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4

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10

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20

Question 21

What grid reference is for the point located at the intersection of the 3rd vertical grid line and the 2nd horizontal grid line?

Accepted Answer

3,2

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2,3

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4,2

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2,4

Question 22

Which of these is the correct way to write a grid reference?

Accepted Answer

A1

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A 1

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1 1

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1A

Question 23

What is the horizontal line that intersects grid reference C2?

Accepted Answer

Line 3

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Line 1

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Line 2

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Line 4

Question 24

What is a real-life example of where grid references are used?

Accepted Answer

Finding a location on a map

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Planning a treasure hunt

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Sending a postcard

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Ordering a pizza

Question 25

Which point is at grid reference (3, 5)?

Accepted Answer

Three squares to the right and five squares up from the origin

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Five squares to the right and three squares up from the origin

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Three squares to the left and five squares down from the origin

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Five squares to the left and three squares down from the origin

Question 26

What is the difference between the X-axis and the Y-axis on a grid map?

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The X-axis is horizontal and the Y-axis is vertical

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The X-axis is vertical and the Y-axis is horizontal

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Both axes are vertical

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Both axes are horizontal

Question 27

Which grid reference is at the bottom left corner of the map?

Accepted Answer

A1

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A9

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I9

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I1

Question 28

What is the grid reference of the point that is three squares to the right and two squares down from G4?

Accepted Answer

J2

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J4

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G2

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H2

Question 29

Which tool is most helpful for finding grid references on a map?

Accepted Answer

Ruler

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Protractor

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Calculator

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Compass

Question 30

Why are grid references useful?

Accepted Answer

To find places on a map

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To draw shapes

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To find the area of a shape

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To measure distances

Question 31

Which job might involve using grid references?

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Surveyor

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Teacher

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Doctor

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Accountant

Question 32

What is the grid reference for the park in the map?

Accepted Answer

C3

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D4

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B2

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A1

Question 33

Which grid square contains the school?

Accepted Answer

B4

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C5

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A3

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D2

Question 34

If you are standing at grid reference C2, which direction is the library?

Accepted Answer

South

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East

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North

Question 35

What is the grid reference of the point where the river crosses the road?

Accepted Answer

D3

Answer

C2

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B4

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A1

Question 36

Which grid reference is closest to the center of the map?

Accepted Answer

C3

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D4

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B2

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A1

Question 37

If you move from grid reference C4 to D4, what direction are you moving?

Accepted Answer

East

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West

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South

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North

Question 38

What is the grid reference for the house with the blue roof?

Accepted Answer

A3

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B3

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C2

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D1

Question 39

You are at grid reference D1. To get to the park, you need to move...

Accepted Answer

Three squares to the left and two squares up.

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One square to the right and three squares up.

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Four squares to the left and one square up.

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Two squares to the right and one square down.

Question 40

Which grid reference shows the location of the park?

Accepted Answer

3C

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4D

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2B

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1A

Question 41

What does the first number in a grid reference tell you?

Accepted Answer

The row number

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The column number

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The direction

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The exact location

Question 42

You are looking for a location with the grid reference 4B. Where would you find it?

Accepted Answer

In the fourth row, second column

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In the second row, fourth column

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In the third row, first column

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In the fourth row, first column

Question 43

What is the difference between 2A and 2B?

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2B is one column to the right of 2A

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2B is one row below 2A

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2B is one column to the left of 2A

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2B is one row above 2A

Question 44

If you are standing at grid reference 1C and move one square to the right, what grid reference would you be at?

Accepted Answer

1D

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2D

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1B

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2C

Question 45

Why are grid references useful for finding places on a map?

Accepted Answer

They give an exact location

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They show the direction

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They tell you the distance

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They describe the landmarks