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Ordnance survey advanced map reading quiz

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We’ve created a tough map reading quiz to test your skills. See if you can get 100% without looking at a map legend!




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Top image: MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA. Public domain. Map images © Ordnance Survey, Benchmark image Wikicommons public domain

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