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How to answer…. An O.S. map-based Advantages/Disadvantages Question. Features of a Holiday Resort. Question Look at the diagram above and at the map extract of Keswick Using map evidence, describe the advantages and disadvantages of Keswick as a holiday resort. 6 marks. The map….

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  1. How to answer….. An O.S. map-based Advantages/Disadvantages Question

  2. Features of a Holiday Resort Question Look at the diagram above and at the map extract of Keswick Using map evidence, describe the advantages and disadvantages of Keswick as a holiday resort 6 marks

  3. The map….. Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service. Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.

  4. Look for the key words…. Use the resources provided! • Look at the diagram above and at the map extract of Keswick • Using map evidence, describe the advantages and disadvantages of Keswick as a holiday resort Refer to the map in your answer Not ‘for’ What does this mean? Mention both 6 marks Will be marked 4:2, 3:3, or 2:4

  5. Back to the resources…. The diagram shows some features which might appear on the map What evidence for any of these can be found on the map? Do any of these features appear to be absent from the Keswick area? Image produced from theOrdnance Survey Get-a-map service. Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.

  6. Start looking for evidence high land long distance path dual carriageway access hospital youth hostel museum hotel bus station info centre camp sites lake ferry National Trust property View point Image produced from theOrdnance Survey Get-a-map service. Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.

  7. So… what are the advantages of Keswick for tourism? no map evidence variety of accommodation lake ferry bus station info centre dual carriageway main road hospital high land nearby hill walking view points National Trust land rambling National Trust properties museum

  8. Are there any disadvantages? norailway caravan site adjacent to main road junction caravan site can only be accessed through the town centre steep gradients might make road access difficult town centre small so limited services Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service. Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.

  9. Advantages variety of amenities good accessibility attractive scenery places of interest recreational potential (active and passive) Disadvantages no railway station local access difficulties limited range of services Back to the question… Describe the advantages and disadvantages of Keswick as a holiday resort 6 points required Remember to support these statements with place name/Grid Ref evidence from the map

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