By: T. Goodson. What is a map? A map is a picture representation of a part of the earth’s surface.
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By: T. GoodsonBy: T. Goodson
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What is a map?What is a map?
• A map is a picture representation of a part of the earth’s surface.
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Who uses maps?Who uses maps?
• Travelers Explorers
• Pilots Sailors
• Taxi drivers Delivery Drivers
• Soldiers Hunters
• Rescue workers Tour Guides
• Teachers Students
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Parts of a mapParts of a map• Title
• Key / Legend
• Symbols
• Scale
• Directions- Compass Rose
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Map TitleMap Title
• The map title tells what the map is about
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Map symbols and keyMap symbols and key
• The map key shows the symbols represented on the map
• The map symbols represent real places on the map
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Map directionsMap directions• Directions are shown on a map with a
compass rose.
• The 4 main (Cardinal) directions on a map are North, South, East and West
• The 4 intermediate directions on a map are Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest
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Map directions
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What types of maps are there?What types of maps are there?
• Globes
• Physical
• Political
• Product
• Grid
• Inset
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GlobesGlobes
• Globes show the earth in it’s real shape
• A globe shows the landforms on the Earth in their actual shapes.
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PhysicalMapsPhysicalMaps
Show the land as it appears from above
• Show only natural features like lakes, rivers, mountains, valleys, and forests.
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Physical Map ExamplePhysical Map Example
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PoliticalMapsPoliticalMaps
Show the shape of the land with boundries and borders.
Shows both natural and man made features.
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Political Map ExamplePolitical Map Example
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Product MapsProduct Maps
Uses map symbols to show products grown or produced in an area.
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Product Map ExampleProduct Map Example
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Grid MapGrid Map
• A grid map is a map that has been divided into equal squares
• A grid map has a vertical and horizontal axis that is labled with letters and or numbers
• To read a grid map read over and then up
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Grid Map ExampleGrid Map Example
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Inset MapInset Map
• An inset map is a map that shows an enlargement of a part of another map
• Inset maps show specific places
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Inset Map ExampleInset Map Example