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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

16
Q

when is shading done?

A

before any labels are added

17
Q

what is blue used for?

A

water only, never land

18
Q

no two areas that ____________ can be the same colour

A

touch each other

19
Q

what are the three types of scales?

A

ratio / statement / linear