Elements of a Map
I tell you what the map is about and what's the use of the map
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Lost in a new city? This map will help you find the quickest way to the nearest coffee shop!
Road Map
This map uses dots to represent something—could be a city, could be a huge population. It’s all in the dots!
Dot Map
I explain the meaning of symbols on a map, you can never understand the map without me.
Legend/Key
Geologists will love this one! It tells you all about the types of rocks beneath your feet.
Geological Map
If you’re trying to hike up a mountain or navigate a canyon, this map will show you the lay of the land, literally!
Topographic Map
I make the map look neat. I am the edge of the map.
Border
This map shows the lines that divide countries, states, and cities. It’s all about boundaries!
Political Map
What kind of map tells you whether to pack an umbrella or sunscreen based on temperature and rainfall?
Climatic Map
Look I am a direction, and I tell the orientation of the map and which direction to go.
Compass direction/North Arrow
Want to know where the world's major industries and mines are located? This map’s your economic GPS.
Economic Map
Looking for oil, gold, or freshwater? This map’s got the inside scoop on where resources are hiding.
Resource Map
I come in three forms. a line, word, fraction or a ration. I am the ratio between distance on the map and distance on the ground.
Scale
This map uses colors to show how dense or valuable something is in a region. It’s like a coloring book for statistics!
Choropleth Map
Think mountains, rivers, and oceans—this map focuses on Mother Nature's creations.
Physical Map