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Introduction to Map Reading

This post includes:
Definition of Map, Map Elements, Types of Map





What is a Map?

A map is a diagrammatic representation of all or part of the Earth's surface shown from an aerial view.


Map Elements

The word "element" refer to a central part of something. In map making, map elements refer to the basic parts making up the map.

These include:

Title
Scale
Compass Direction
Key
Border

Title

This indicates the name of the place being represented. It may also include the type of map.

Scale

This indicates the size of the map in relation to the actual ground being represented. There are different types of scales. You can learn about them in another post.

Compass Direction

This is an arrow that indicates where North is on a map

Key

This shows what the symbols, abbreviations and colors on the map means. 

Border

This is a square or rectangle drawn around the map as a boundary

Here's a song to help you remember the map features
  


So why do I need to learn map reading?
  1. To be able to understand landforms of an area


  1. Provide direction from one place to the next


  1. Shows the distance between two areas

  1. Aids in identifying your place in the world

Types of maps

Watch the videos below to learn about some types of maps.


PART 1




PART 2



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