elements of mapping Flashcards
(19 cards)
what is the acronym for the elements of mapping?
bolltss
what does the b stand for?
border
what does the o stand for?
orientation
what does the first l stand for?
legend
what does the second l stand for?
labels
what does the t stand for?
title
what does the first s stand for?
shading
what does the second s stand for?
scale
what is border?
- there should be a border on all maps
- no writing should be placed on the border
what is orientation?
include a north arrow / compass rose with all the cardinal directions
what is legend?
- 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
how are places labelled?
horizontally
how are rivers labelled?
along their paths
how are physical features labelled?
within the area they occupy
what does the title show?
what, where and when
when is shading done?
before any labels are added
what is blue used for?
water only, never land
no two areas that ____________ can be the same colour
touch each other
what are the three types of scales?
ratio / statement / linear
