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.