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Key stage

Key Stage 2

Subject

Geography

Time

~20 min

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How to study with KS2 Geography — Module 2: Grid references & compass

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Sample questions and answers

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To read a grid reference: along the corridor, then…
- up the stairs
- down
- left
- back
Sample answer: up the stairs
Explanation: Eastings then northings.
Numbers going across a map are…
- eastings
- northings
- colours
- names
Sample answer: eastings
Explanation: Eastings.
Numbers going up a map are…
- northings
- eastings
- scales
- keys
Sample answer: northings
Explanation: Northings.
The four main compass points are N, E, S and…
- W
- X
- Z
- P
Sample answer: W
Explanation: West.
Clockwise from North comes…
- East
- West
- South
- North
Sample answer: East
Explanation: N→E→S→W.

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