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This series of clips explores how to read traditional Ordnance Survey maps. The map reading skills covered by presenter Joe Crowley include: contour lines, co-ordinates, eastings and northings ...

This clip demonstrates how to use the scale of a map to calculate distance. JOE CROWLEY: Because maps are drawn to scale they’re perfect for working out the exact distance between two features ...

Maps help illuminate the relationships among ... In particular, they can show the importance of geography: the physical and cultural environments that influenced the music, from European capitals ...