BOLTSS in Geography

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What does the letter 'B' in BOLTSS stand for?
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B stands for Border.
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What is the purpose of the 'Border' in a map according to BOLTSS?
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The Border defines the edges of a map.
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What does the letter 'O' represent in BOLTSS?
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O stands for Orientation.
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How is Orientation indicated on a map?
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Orientation is shown with a compass rose to indicate direction.
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What does the letter 'L' signify in BOLTSS?
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L stands for Legend.
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Why is a Legend important in maps?
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A Legend explains the symbols used on a map.
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What does the 'T' in BOLTSS stand for?
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T stands for Title.
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What role does a Title play in a map?
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The Title provides information about the map's subject.
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What does the first 'S' in BOLTSS represent?
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S stands for Scale.
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How does Scale help when reading a map?
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Scale shows the relationship between map distances and real-world distances.
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What is the meaning of the second 'S' in BOLTSS?
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The second S stands for Source.
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Why is the Source important in map reading?
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The Source provides information about the origin of the map data.
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What is a common mnemonic to remember BOLTSS?
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Border, Orientation, Legend, Title, Scale, Source.
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Which element of BOLTSS would you check to understand what symbols on a map mean?
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You would check the Legend.
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If you need to understand how large an area is in real life compared to its map representation, which BOLTSS element is essential?
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Scale is essential for understanding real-world size from a map.
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