Parts of a Map SOL USII.1.G. Why are maps useful? Show people where things are Can include...
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Parts of a MapSOL USII.1.G
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Why are maps useful?• Show people where things are
• Can include information on population, elevation, resources, etc.
• They show you how to get to places you want to go.
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What is a scale used for?
• Measures distance between places on a map (in miles)
• Looks like a ruler
• Ex. 1 inch = 100 miles
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What does the title tell us?
• Explains the purpose or type of map.
• “What it is about”
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What is the function of the compass rose?
• Used to find direction on a map
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What are the cardinal directions on a map?
• North (N)• South (S)• East (E)• West (W)
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What are the intermediate directions on a map?
• Northeast (NE)• Southeast (SE)• Southwest (SW)• Northwest (NW)
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Compass Rose with cardinal and intermediate directions
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What are lines of latitude?• Lines that run right to left
(east to west 0°-90°)• Measured North and South of the
Equator (0°)• Above equator – North• Below equator - South
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What are lines of longitude?• Lines that run up and down
(north to south 0-180°)• Measured east and west of the
Prime Meridian (0°)• Right of PM – East• Left of PM - West
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What is a symbol on map?
• A picture on a map representing real objects
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What is the function of a map key?
• Explains symbols or colors used on the map; usually in a box• Also known as a
Legend
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What are the seven continents?
• North America• South America• Africa• Asia• Australia• Antarctica• Europe• Eurasia (Europe and Asia
together)
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What are the 5 Oceans?
• Pacific Ocean• Atlantic Ocean• Indian Ocean• Arctic Ocean• Southern Ocean