Reading maps
What reading maps means
Use directions, keys and scale on maps.
Worked example
One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.
On most maps, which direction is at the top?
- South
- North
- East
- West
Working: By convention, north is at the top of a map.
Curriculum and exam alignment
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Related skills
Other Upper Primary Map Skills skills in Geography, at the same point in the course.
Other Geography topics
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Exams that assess reading maps
Upper Primary 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 reading maps
6 questions with a worked answer after every attempt, and a SmartScore that tracks how close you are to mastery.