Elements of Maps

The Elements of maps

By: bella and hannah

A list of symbols, and words that appear on a map

You are on a submarine, and it is slowly flooding due to leaks in it. Each point is equivalent to one leak patched up.

Rules/Instructions

1. Answer the questions correctly
2. If you get them all right, you win the game
3. After each question, the next page will explain more
4. Escape the ocean

Question 1: What is a legend/key?

A list of symbols, and words that appear on a map

Inches, feet, yards, miles, and more

The different types of maps

Question 1: What is a legend/key?

Inches, feet, yards, miles, and more

A list of symbols, and words that appear on a map (+1)

The different types of maps

A map legend/key is a list of symbols, and words that appear on a map to show where things are located. The legend/key can be located almost anywhere, in this image it is shown on the bottom.

Question 2: What are Cardinal Directions?

Directions to different cities/towns

Direction to cardinals

North, East, South, and West

Question 2: What are Cardinal Directions?

Directions to different cities/towns

North, East, South, and West (+1)

Directions to cardinals

Cardinal Directions are also known as North, East, South, and West, this is used for navigation. On a map, it is located on the bottom right corner, as shown here.

Question 3: What can the scale of a map communicate about an area?

They can't communicate information

Buildings and roads

Size, and distance

Question 3: What can the scale of a map communicate about an area?

They can't communicate information

Buildings and roads

Size, and distance (+1)

A map scale is a scale on a map that shows the size of an area, and can show the distance between two places/points. It is an essential tool for understanding an area on a map.

Question 4: How many main types of maps are there?

Question 4: How many main types of maps are there?

5 (+1)

There are 5 main types of maps: Topographic, navigation, thematic, cadastral, and reference map. There are more, but these are the 5 main ones. This map shown is a thematic map.

Question 5: How can maps represent information?

They can show exact places/locations

Plot routes for trips

All of the above

Question 5: How can maps represent information?

They can show exact places/locations

Plot routes for trips

All of the above (+1)

Maps can represent a lot of information. For example, they can show places/locations, plot routes for trips, streets, and more. In this image, it shows different streets in this area.

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