Year 7 humanities Mapping Test Flashcards
What does BOLTSS stand for
Border Orientation Legend Title Scale Source
What is an example of a line symbol
A line symbol represents linear features like railway lines➖➖➖➖
What is a point symbol
An easily recognisable symbol used to show a point
E.g mountain peak🔺
Information booth ℹ️
What is an area symbol
A shaded area of a certain colour that represents a characteristic. E.g 💛desert 💚grassland
How do you locate grid references
By lining up the x and y axis e.g axis with letters and numbers (J4)
What does a scale show
A scale shows how far apart certain places would be compared to real life
How do you work out a scale if it is 1cm = 350m and the distance is 4cm on a map
350 x 4 = 1400km
What is a choropleth map and why is it used
A choropleth map uses different shades of a colour to show given data or the amount in each country. We use it to give a quick impression on data shown.
How do you apply physical map information to answer questions
You use the legend to locate countries or places with certain amount of data (comparing low and high rates of something)
What are cardinal points
The four main points on a compass. (North, south, east ,west) we use these to find direction and orientation
How do you calculate distances
You first work out how much 1cm equals on the scale and then with a ruler measure the two places. You then times the amount of centimetres measured by how many km on the scale. E.g (2cm=5000km) 1cm = 2500 km measure 5cm 5 x 2500=12500
What is latitude and longitude
Latitude and longitude are imaginary lines used to show positions on the world. They also show different time zones and what time it would be based on the degrees of the line (how far away from Greenwich)
How do you work out the latitude and longitude of a place
You like a grid reference work out where the place lines up with on either side. And the degrees of the line( how far away from Greenwich)
What are the different zones and what degrees are they
Equator 0 Tropic of Cancer. 23.5n Tropic of Capricorn. 23.5s Arctic circle 66.5n Antarctic circle. 66.5s North Pole. 90n South Pole 90s
What does GMT stand for
Greenwich mean time
