Introduction to Mapping Flashcards
1
Q
What is the acronym for all things a map must include?
A
BOLTS
Borders, Orientation, Legend/Key, Title, Scale
2
Q
What is latitude?
A
Latitude is all of the lines on the world map that run horizontally, or from East to West
3
Q
What is longitude?
A
Longitude is all of the lines on the world map that run vertically, or from North to South
4
Q
What is the Equator and where does it lie?
A
Zero Degrees Latitude
5
Q
What is the Prime Meridian and where does it lie?
A
Zero Degrees Longitude
