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What you should know by the end of this lesson:
What you should know by the end of this lesson:
Be able to identify land uses from an OS Map area
How you evaluate the suitability of a site for land users or conflicts
Recap of what you should know so far....
Recap of what you should know so far....
Orange lines are contour lines. They show the height of the land. Thick lines are normally labeled with their height and thinner lines are a 10-metre increase/decrease in height from the previous line.
Green areas with tree symbols are areas of forestry.
Roads are various colours depending on the size and quality of the road.
Motorways are blue
Main/A-Roads are pink
Secondary/B- Roads are orange/yellow
Pay attention to the names on a map. There are not tricks but are designed to be obvious so people can find places.
Water Sports centre is water sports
Hotels are normally named
Tent/Caravan symbols indicate a campsite.
You are not expected to remember every symbol. Any map you are provided with will include a map key/legend which you can use to understand your map.
Identifying Land Users
Identifying Land Users
Within National 4 and National 5, you could be provided with a map and asked to describe the land users in a certain area.
Digital Workbook or paper Jotter Task
Look at the small map extract
How many land uses can you see within this small area
Write them down then check your answers to see if you found them all... (I have counted 6, though there might be more)
Check your answers
Check your answers
Horse Riding (Equestrian Centre)
Water Sports Activities (Water Sports Centre
Camping and Caravaning (above Milton Morenish)
Commercial Forestry
Church (the + at crocher)
Walking ( -------- line above the A827 at the MS)
Choosing a suitable site
Choosing a suitable site
Other skills you may be asked to demonstrate is the suitability of a site for development. This is a question that could be in a rural location such as a Glaciated Upland or an Urban area.
However, the core advantages and disadvantages of building on a site are the same wherever the development is happening.
The main things to consider for a development site are: :
Flat ground is easier to build on – you can tell it is flat when contour lines are far apart. But make sure it isn’t going to flood…
Is there access to the site? For building vehicles and materials during construction. Then for customers to get there. Look for A-roads and motorways if possible
Is it near their main attraction? A water sports centre wouldn’t be too good up a hill but should be beside a body of water.
Is there a local population for a workforce or provide accommodation for guests?
You also MUST provide map evidence. This can be done through:
Grid references (6 figure grid references are best)
Reference to contour lines - heights, or their shape or distance apart
References to the names of roads - A77, B88, etc
Reference named places on the map or the area
Map skills questions only come with practice and frequently using those skills. More than any other it is important to take on board feedback about improving answers for you.
Also, be careful when you read the questions as there are some times specific things you are required to do
Digital Workbook or paper Jotter Task
Access the Killin Map PDF
Answer the 2 questions below and submit these for marking in your Teams Assignment
Question 1
Question 1
Study the Ordnance Survey map extract of the Killin Area.
Using map evidence, describe, in detail, the attractions of the area shown on the map, for visitors.
You may refer to both physical and human attractions in your answer.
5 Marks
Question 2
Question 2
Study Diagram Q3 and the Ordnance Survey map extract of the Killin Area.
A developer has applied for planning permission to build 10-holiday homes in grid square 5833. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the grid square for this development.
You must use map evidence in your answer.
4 Marks
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