What is a map?
Compass
A directional arrow that shows cardinal and sometimes intermediate directions on a map.
Inset map
A smaller map that shows a larger area of land around the map. Zooms in on one place in the map.
Physical Maps
Features mountains, rivers, and forests from the earth.
Map Scale
Give measurements and shows distance between objects on the map.
Map
Is A 2-D model of the earth. maps are useful because you can carry them with you.
Globe
Is a 3-D representation of the earth. It is round and shows continents and oceans.
Historical Map
Shows a place at a certain time in history.
Climate Map
Shows climate of certain area.
Policial Maps
Shows countries, capitals, states, and cities.
Population Density Map
Shows how many people live in a square mile.
Road Map
Shows roads in a certain area.
Land Use Map
Shows the land and areas for what its used for.
Natural Resource Map
Shows when natural resources are located in.
Legend
Shows you what the symbols on the map mean.
Title
Tells you the purpose of the map.