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Geographical Skills
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Applying Map and Data Skills

Push a bit harder. Apply what you know to less familiar problems.

Geography · Medium

5

questions · ~4 min · 3 hints each (−5 pts)

Confidence tracking, 3-tier hints and instant feedback.

What you'll learn

Each question helps you build key knowledge and skills.

  • 1Ordnance Survey maps use a consistent set of symbols and grid lines so that six figure grid references can pinpoint a feature precisely.
  • 2Scale allows us to measure both straight line and curved distances, using a piece of string or the edge of paper along a route.
  • 3Contour patterns show landforms such as steep cliffs, gentle slopes, valleys and spot heights, and cross sections can be drawn from them.
  • 4Bearings are used with a compass to describe direction accurately in degrees, which is especially useful when giving directions on a map.
  • 5Statistical measures such as the mean, median, mode and range help geographers summarise and compare sets of numerical data.

Question mix

A mix of question types to build your skills.

  • Multiple choice×4
  • Short answer×1

Different question types help you think in different ways.

How it works

A simple 3-step process

  1. 1

    Rate your confidence

    Tell us how sure you feel before answering. It helps us understand your starting point.

  2. 2

    Use hints if stuck

    Get up to 3 helpful hints per question. Each hint costs 5 Treasure Points.

  3. 3

    See what went wrong

    Get instant feedback with clear explanations, so you can learn and improve.

Ready when you are

This takes about 4 minutes.