The Parts of a Map

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Maps Map-making dates back to

the ________________ age, which was between 6,000 and 10,000 years ago.

People who make maps are known as

_______________________.

A map is a simplified picture of a space, a navigational helper that shows relationships between objects and places.

On a map, a model of a compass on the map that helps to show direction is known as the

___________________________.

The four ways on a map (North, South, East, West) are called the

___________________________

Another form of directions are known as

_____________________________. This means the directions such as Northeast and Southwest.

North

South

EastWest

NE

SE

NW

SW

Need a Way to Remember The Directions?

On a map, a _____________ tells you that

one inch on the map represents a particular distance of land.

This is always different. On one maps an inch can equal 1 mile or an inch can equal 100 miles.

For Example, if you are looking at a map of the world, one inch on that map may equal 500 Miles. However, If you are looking at a map of Peabody, one inch on that map would probably equal 1 mile.

[ ] = 500 Miles

What is Scale?

Maps have several symbols and they are explained in an area called the

_____________ or

_____________.

This area will tell you exactly what each picture on the map represents.

An example of some types of symbols could include state parks, roads, cities and important landmarks.

An example could look like this:

= Hospital

=Super Bowl Champion

On a regular map, a ___________ will usually tell you the subject of the map. This portion of a map provides important clues about the cartographer's intentions and goals.

Some maps use a

____________ of

______________ and

___________________.

This is also known as lines of

______________________ and

_______________________.

We will discuss this in much further detail in the weeks to come.

Every part of a map has a very simple purpose. That is to make sure that people who use maps have the accurate information that they need to understand the map.

The more that you know about maps, the easier it will be for you to use them.

= Podium

= Desks

= Big Desk

= Mr.Raponi

= Computer

= Filing Cabinet

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