Maps and atlas skills
What maps and atlas skills means
Use grid references, scale and compass directions.
Before you start
Not confident yet? Work through Settlements and population first.
Worked example
One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.
How many points are on a standard compass rose showing N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW?
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Working: The eight main compass points include the four cardinal and four intercardinal directions.
Curriculum and exam alignment
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Related skills
Other Human Geography skills in Geography, at the same point in the course.
Other Geography topics
Related study guides
Exams that assess maps and atlas skills
Junior High work on this skill feeds directly into these exam papers. Each page lists the Geography topics that appear on it.
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Practise maps and atlas skills
6 questions with a worked answer after every attempt, and a SmartScore that tracks how close you are to mastery.