Title
What is the title of a map?
It is what tells you about the map.
What does the Compass rose show?
It shows all directions and bearings ( N, S, E & W).
What is the purpose of a map Scale?
It shows the relationship between distances on a map and real life.
What exactly does the legend/key explain?
It explains the meaning of symbols on a map.
What does the Border line shows you on a map?
the boundaries or edges of a map area.
Where is the title of the map located?
At the top/ center of a map.
Where does the north arrow usually point?
Upwards.
What is the unit of measurement commonly used with a scale?
Miles, meters or Kilometers.
What is an example of a map symbol?
a tree for forrest, a star for capital.
IN what way(s) does the border helps with map reading?
It frames the map and keeps contents inside/ It makes the map neat.
Why is the Title important?
It helps the reader understand the map.
Why is the compass rose important?
It helps users orient themselves.
What is the name of a type of scale shown on a line?
A linear or bar scale.
Where is the Legend is usually found?
It is found on the side or bottom of the map.
Is the border of a map a decorative or functional feature?
Yes, It is a Functional feature.
Can a map have more than one titles ?
No, usually a map has only one title.
What are the names of two intermediate directions?
Northeast/Southeast/Northwest/Southwest.
In what way does the scale help travelers?
It helps estimate real world distances.
Why is a legend/Key is necessary ?
It brings understanding of the symbols on a map.
Can a map have an irregular border?
Yes, Especially Thematic maps.
What happens if a map has no titles ?
The user may not know what the map represents.
What is another name that the compass rose is referred as ?
Wind rose, rose of wind, The North (direction) Arrow.
What happens if the map has no scale?
Users cant measure distances accurately.
what happens when a symbol is not on a Legend/key?
Users may not know what it represents.
What does a map without a border leads to?
The map looking incomplete or confusing.