elements of mapping Flashcards
1
Q
what is the acronym for the elements of mapping?
A
bolltss
2
Q
what does the b stand for?
A
border
3
Q
what does the o stand for?
A
orientation
4
Q
what does the first l stand for?
A
legend
5
Q
what does the second l stand for?
A
labels
6
Q
what does the t stand for?
A
title
7
Q
what does the first s stand for?
A
shading
8
Q
what does the second s stand for?
A
scale
9
Q
what is border?
A
- there should be a border on all maps
- no writing should be placed on the border
10
Q
what is orientation?
A
include a north arrow / compass rose with all the cardinal directions
11
Q
what is legend?
A
- all symbols on the map but be represented and explained
- the legend should be boxed in an empty space on the front of the map
12
Q
how are places labelled?
A
horizontally
13
Q
how are rivers labelled?
A
along their paths
14
Q
how are physical features labelled?
A
within the area they occupy
15
Q
what does the title show?
A
what, where and when
