TODALSS Basics
This part of TODALSS tells us what the map is about
What is the Title?
This part of TODALSS helps measure distance on a map.
What is Scale?
This type of map shows landforms like mountains and rivers.
What is a Physical Map?
These imaginary lines run east–west and measure distance north or south of the Equator.
What is Latitude?
This is what we call the person who makes maps.
Who is a Cartographer?
This part of TODALSS shows directions like North, South, East, and West.
What is Orientation?
This part of TODALSS shows where the information came from.
What is source?
This type of map shows topics such as population, climate, or resources.
What is a Thematic Map?
These imaginary lines run north–south and measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What is Longitude?
Maps are flat, but Earth is a ___________.
What is a Sphere?
This part of TODALSS shows when the map was created.
What is the Date?
This part of TODALSS would help us understand a map even if it was upside-down.
What is Orientation?
This type of map displays political boundaries, capitals, cities, and countries.
What is a Political Map?
This imaginary line divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
What is the Equator?
These directions include North, South, East, and West.
What are the Cardinal Directions?
This part of TODALSS shows who created the map.
What is the Legend?
This TODALSS part would tell you if a map was created in 1950 or 2024.
What is Date?
This type of map shows climate patterns (temperature and precipitation).
What is a Climate Map?
This imaginary line divides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
What is the Prime Meridian?
Culver’s is across the street from Chick-fil-A. This describes what kind of location?
What is Relative Location?
This part of TODALSS explains the meaning of symbols and colors.
What is the Legend?
TODALSS reminds us to always check these 7 parts when analyzing a map.
What is Title, Orientation, Date, Author, Legend, Scale, Source?
This type of map shows how people use land and resources, such as farming or mining.
What is a Economic Activity Map?
The map part that shows how a measurement (like 1 inch) equals a real distance (like 100 miles).
What is the Scale?
SMMS is at 1001 15th Avenue, South Milwaukee, WI 53172. This describes what kind of location?