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1. What is BOLTSSNA?
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Border, orientation, legend, scale, source, neatness, accuracy
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2. What are the 2 things you need to describe a location?
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Distance and direction
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3. What are alphanumeric grid references?
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They take you to a grid square on a map. Most used in atlesses and street directories.
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4. What are 4 and 6 figure grid references?
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They require northings and eastings and are measured from the bottom left hand corner of a grid. The number is written as a 6 figure answer with no spaces or dots.
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5. What are the 16 compass points?
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 16 point compass |
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6. How do you measure the distance on a map?
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You can show it in 4 different ways: As a ratio, worded, fraction or on a line scale.
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7. How do you describe distribution? What are the distribution patterns?
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To describe distribution you need 3 things. 1. Is it uneven or even? 2. Reason for your choice. 3. Are there any exceptions?
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8. Where is Black Rock located and why?
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Black Rock is located 15km South West of Geelong. It is located here because it is near the ocean and it needs to be near the sea so recycled water can be flushed out.
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9. Where is Wurdee Buloc located and why?
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Wurdee Buloc is located 40 km South West of Geelong and is located her because this is the only low point in the region and also because here you can transport water WITHOUT pumps.
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10. Where is the West Barwon Reservoir/Dam located and why?
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The West Barwon Reservoir is located 70 - 80 km South West of Geelong and is here because this is where Mundi Creek and the West Barwon River meet up and also because of the topographic vegetation.
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11. Describe the water sources of Geelong.
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Wurdee Buloc, West Barwon Dam, Bore fields
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12. What is Geelong's catchment area?
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Geelong has 3 main catchment areas: Pettavel, Highton and Montpelier.
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13. How is water treated before it gets to our taps?
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Before water gets to our taps it goes through many stages including:
- Coagulation where chemicals help suspend the water
- Filtration
- Backwash
- Sludge is removed and dried out in lagoons
- Chemicals are added (fluoride) so we can drink the water.
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14. What do contour lines show?
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Contour lines show join places of equal height, on a map, above sea level.
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15. How else can relief be shown on a map?
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It can also be shown by shading or contour lines.
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