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Reading the physical and human landscape on OS maps.

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Definition
Relief   show
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show An area of land that is below 200 metres in height. (Green on a map).  
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show A landform often with steep sides that is above 400 metres in height.  
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show An area of land that is above 200 metres but below 400 metres.  
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show A low area between two areas of upland.  
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Plateau   show
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show A long narrow area of upland with steep sides falling away from it.  
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show Refers to the ways that water flows in the landscape.  
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show Refers to roads  
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Bridging points   show
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show A place where people live.  
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Ancient   show
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Burial sites   show
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show Ring forts-crannógs-lios-forts-round towers-motte and bailey-castles.  
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Worship/religion   show
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show The height above sea level.  
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Aspect   show
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South facing   show
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Nucleated   show
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Linear   show
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show Individual houses are scattered around the countryside in a random pattern.  
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show Refers to towns and cities and large villages.  
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Route focus   show
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Function   show
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show Planted on upland slopes. Help to prevent soil erosion. Also planted on poorly drained lowland areas.  
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show Deciduous trees. Associated with country estates and demesnes.  
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show The main landuse in Ireland.  
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show Found on very flat land-does not have much settlement-may be planted with coniferous forests.  
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show Crossing point of a river.  
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show Hill  
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Carraig   show
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show Valley  
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show Lake  
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Trá   show
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show Small town/townland.  
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Cill   show
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show Dún-Lios-Rath.  
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