How to answer….. An O.S. map-based Advantages/DisadvantagesQuestion

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 Features of a Holiday Resort

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.

Look for the key words…. 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 Use the resources provided! Refer to the map in your answer Not ‘for’ Mention both What does this mean? Will be marked 4:2, 3:3, or 2:4

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 the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service. Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.

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

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

Are there any disadvantages? caravan site adjacent to main road junction steep gradients might make road access difficult caravan site can only be accessed through the town centre no railway 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.

Back to the question… 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 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of Keswick as a holiday resort Remember to support these statements with place name/Grid Ref evidence from the map 6 points required