Nikki Learns About Grids
You have learned that grids are lines drawn horizontally and vertically on a map. Those lines make it easier for map readers to find things on maps.
Sometimes map makers do not draw the lines, but use letters and numbers on a map to make a sort of grid.
Look at Nikki's map to the right. If I wanted to tell someone how to find the middle of the park I would tell them to look at B3. They could put one finger on B at the top of the map and one finger on 3 on the side of the map. When they brought their fingers together they would end up at the star.
Sometimes map makers do not draw the lines, but use letters and numbers on a map to make a sort of grid.
Look at Nikki's map to the right. If I wanted to tell someone how to find the middle of the park I would tell them to look at B3. They could put one finger on B at the top of the map and one finger on 3 on the side of the map. When they brought their fingers together they would end up at the star.
Now let's see if you can find some locations using the grid.
1. What is at 4C on the map?
2. Where is the South Gate?
3. What covers B2 to C2?
Answers:
1. the merry-go-round
2. B5
C. the pond
1. What is at 4C on the map?
2. Where is the South Gate?
3. What covers B2 to C2?
Answers:
1. the merry-go-round
2. B5
C. the pond
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