5 parts of a map
The name of a map, or what the map is about.
Title
A map that shows the physical features of the earth.
Physical map
Used to understand exactly where you are on the planet, usually by address or coordinates
Location
This land feature is described as a large flat area with little change in elevation
Plains
Up on a map is usually what direction
North
Key or Legend
A map that will show you roads and help you get from one place to another.
road map
Moving people or things from one place to another
Movement
The largest bodies of water on the planet, containing salt water.
Ocean
IF a map is given to you, where should you look to tell what its about?
the title
It tells you to never eat soggy waffles.
Compass
A map that may show you countries borders or other government made lines
Political map
A certain place where things are similar or mostly the same, can be small like a delivery area or large like a country.
Region
Hills
The Line around the center of the earth is called the
Equator
When making a map, do all 5 parts need to be included in order to use the map effectively
NO, some parts can be missing
A map that shows population, or concentrations of items or other objects
Thematic maps
The relationship between the world and humans, with humans often modifying the world around them
Human-Environment Interaction
A mountain with a flat area on top is called what?
Plateau
Degrees, Minutes and seconds
Along with a ruler, you can measure distance on a map with this tool.
Scale
The most accurate type of map you can use that doesn't stretch out parts of the world
A globe
A certain location that can be described based on its physical traits and features
Place
Florida is a perfect example of this, a piece of land with water on three sides.
Peninsula
What can be used to tell the difference in elevation, terrain type, countries, concentrations of things, and even as part of telling symbols apart when i comes to maps
Color
The lines that run up and down or left and right on a map, creating a
Grid
A map that uses contour lines to show elevation, often being used a trail or hiking maps
Topographic maps
What does the word Geography mean?
Study of the earth and all its parts
A chain or group of islands (Hawaii is a example of this)
Archipelago
What can be used on all maps to help describe a place or locate something on the maps
Features or landmarks