Masterclass 1 [ maps, BOLTSS and direction Flashcards
what is BOLTSS
a set of criteria a map needs to fit
what is a POLITICAL map
Legal, jurisdictional or political boundaries like states, territories, cities ect
what does BOLTSS stand for
Border
Orientation
Legend
Title
Scale
Source
what is a CHOROPLETH map
divided geographical areas or regions which are coloured/shaded in relation to a data variable
what is a MAP
a symbolic representation of human and physical features of a place, usually drawn on a flat surface
what is a CADASTRAL map
provides detailed information about real property within a specific area
what does the B in BOLTSS stand for
Border, the edges of the map - usually a solid line
what does the first S in BOLTSS stand for
Scale, a method to help measure distance using the map usually shown as a ratio
what does the O in BOLTSS stand for
Orientation, the north point on a map that helps to work out direction
what does the L in BOLTSS stand for
Legend, a box/scape where symbols on the map are explained
what does the T in BOLTSS stand for
Title, what the map is about
what does the second S in BOLTSS stand for
Source, where did the map come from
N E S W OR N W S E
N E S W
