The blue triangle represents a triangulation pillar; the networks of concrete pillars found in the UK that were used to make maps. These are lines drawn on maps that join places of the same height.

Relief close reliefThe way that the landscape changes in height. refers to the way the landscape changes in height. Upland areas are high above sea level. They are often (but not always ...

On a national scale, physical maps show relief close reliefThe way that the ... Manchester in the UK is at 53.5°N, 2.2°W. Large-scale maps - 1:1,250, 1:2,500 and 1:10,000. Features appear ...

In this guide for students aged 11 to 14 from BBC Bitesize, learn about the different types of geography and how they are linked. Map symbols, direction and contour lines Learn about essential map ...

Ordnance Survey maps, the most common type of map in the UK, come in several scales. Travel maps have a scale of 1:125,000. This means 1 cm on the map represents 125,000 in the real world or 1 cm ...

Just like a key to a door, the key helps you to unlock the information stored in the colours and symbols on a map. You must understand how the key relates to the map before you can unlock the ...

In the world map above lines of latitude and longitude are used to determine direction Latitude is shown first and longitude is shown second, eg Manchester in the UK is at 53.5°N, 2.2°W.