

Understanding Maps and Their Features
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Geography
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7th Grade
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Hard
Fiona Withers
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a map?
Back
A map is a simplified plan of an area that uses symbols and colors to represent features in the real world. Maps are drawn from directly above the area (the plan view).
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Purpose of map symbols and colors
Back
Symbols and colors are used in legends to help map readers quickly recognize features, such as green for parks and blue for water.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
BOLTSSA acronym in maps
Back
BOLTS stands for Border, Orientation, Legend, Title, Scale, Source and Accuracy, which are key features all maps need to contain.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Definition of 'Border' in maps
Back
Border shows the extent of the map.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Definition of 'Orientation' in maps
Back
Orientation is a direction arrow.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Definition of 'Legend' in maps
Back
Legend is an explanation of the map symbols.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Definition of 'Title' in maps
Back
Title is a description of what the map is showing.
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