Geography - Maps, BOLTSS, legends etc Flashcards
Physical or Relief maps
A _______ map is a map that ________ to show the ________ appearance of the ______. It tries to show where ____, mountains, _____, valleys, slopes, _____, and other __________ in slope are, using ______.
A relief map is a map that attempts to show the physical appearance of the ground. It tries to show where hills, mountains, ridges, valleys, slopes, cliffs, and other variations in slope are, using colour.
Political maps
Political maps are ________ to show __________ boundaries of countries, ______, and counties, the location of _____ cities, and they usually include significant bodies of _____. Like the sample above, differing ______ are often used to help the user differentiate between ______.
Political maps are designed to show governmental boundaries of countries, states, and counties, the location of major cities, and they usually include significant bodies of water. Like the sample above, differing colours are often used to help the user differentiate between nations.
Thematic maps
A thematic ___ is a type of map specifically designed to show a _____ connected with a specific _________ area, such as __________ variation, ________ distribution or population density.
A thematic map is a type of map specifically designed to show a theme connected with a specific geographic area, such as temperature variation, rainfall distribution or population density.
Topographic maps
A topographic map is a _________ and accurate two-dimensional _____________ of natural and human-____ features on the ______ surface. These maps are used for several applications, from camping, _______, fishing, and ______ to urban planning, resource __________, and surveying.
A topographic map is a detailed and accurate two-dimensional representation of natural and human-made features on the Earth’s surface. These maps are used for several applications, from camping, hunting, fishing, and hiking to urban planning, resource management, and surveying.
Climate map
A climate map __ a _________ of prevailing weather patterns in ____ area. It usually ________ of a conventional ___ over laid with ______ representing climate zones. The map’s legend helps you identify each ____.
A climate map is a depiction of prevailing weather patterns in each area. It usually consists of a conventional map over laid with colours representing climate zones. The map’s legend helps you identify each zone.
Road map
A road map or _____ map is a ___ that primarily displays roads and _________ links rather than natural geographical information. It is a type of ___________ map that commonly includes political boundaries and ______, making it also a ____ of ________ map.
A road map or route map is a map that primarily displays roads and transport links rather than natural geographical information. It is a type of navigational map that commonly includes political boundaries and labels, making it also a type of political map.
Resource map
show natural __________ and products ____ in a specific ____.
show natural resources and products made in a specific area.
What word form is B.O.L.T.S.S
B.O.L.T.S.S is an acronym.
What do B.O.L.T.S.S
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