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Grid Lines and Grid References

The document explains gridlines on maps, which are horizontal and vertical lines that create a coordinate system for identifying locations. It covers the use of 4-figure and 6-figure grid references, detailing how to read and use them to pinpoint specific areas on a map. The document includes examples and exercises for practice.

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Grid Lines and Grid References

The document explains gridlines on maps, which are horizontal and vertical lines that create a coordinate system for identifying locations. It covers the use of 4-figure and 6-figure grid references, detailing how to read and use them to pinpoint specific areas on a map. The document includes examples and exercises for practice.

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GRID LINES AND GRID REFERENCES

LESSON OBJECTIVE
Understand the concept of gridlines on maps.

SUCCESS CRITERIA
1. I can read and use 4-figure grid references.
2. I can read and use 6-figure grid references
GRIDLINES

What Are Gridlines?

Gridlines are a series of evenly spaced horizontal and vertical lines


drawn on a map to create a coordinate system.

They divide the map into squares or rectangles, making it easier to


identify specific locations
Types of Gridlines:

Eastings: Vertical lines that run from north to south. They are
numbered from west to east.

Northings: Horizontal lines that run from west to east. They are
numbered from south to north
4- figure grid reference

4-Figure Grid Reference:


Identifies a specific square on the map. For example, 3452
refers to the grid square where the eastings 34 and the
northings 52 intersect.
Let’s find out how to get a 4-figure grid reference

36

z 35
M
R
34

33
N

32
P
31

50 51 52 53 54 55
Find the figure grid reference of the slide above
M-

N-

P-

R-

Z-
ANSWERS
M-5034

N-5132

P-5431

R-5534

Z-5335
6 FIGURE GRID REFERENCE

6-Figure Grid Reference:


Provides a more precise location within the grid square.

For example, 345256 identifies a specific point within the


square defined by 34 and 52, divided into 10 smaller parts

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