Mapping Skills for Year 7 Students

What does the 'B' in BOLTSS stand for in map reading?

• Base

• Border

• Bearing

• Benchmark

Why is the scale important on a map?

• It shows the map's title.

• It indicates the map's orientation.

• It helps to measure real-world distances.

• It provides the map's source.

Which element of a map explains the symbols used?

• Title

• Scale

• Legend

• Source

What is the purpose of the orientation on a map?

• To show the map's scale.

• To indicate the direction of north.

• To provide the map's source.

• To display the map's title.

Which of the following is a coordinate system used on maps?

• Kilometres

• Latitude and Longitude

• Celsius

• Metres

What does the 'S' in BOLTSS stand for?

• Source

• Scalers

• Symbol

• System

How can you use a map's scale to find the distance between two points?

• By using the map's legend.

• By measuring the distance on the map and converting it using the scale.

• By checking the map's title.

• By looking at the map's border.

What information does a map's title provide?

• The map's scale

• The map's orientation

• The map's subject or area

• The map's source

Which of the following is NOT typically found in a map legend?

• Symbols

• Scale

• Colours

• Coordinates

What is the primary purpose of a map's border?

• To provide a decorative edge

• To define the area covered by the map

• To indicate the map's scale

• To show the map's orientation