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Bellringer
Make sure you have written you EQ and get ready for taking Cornell Notes.
Reminder Test will be this Friday.
Parts of a Map
Parts of a Map
Most maps have the following elements, which are necessary to read and understand them
Title
The title explains the subject of the map and gives you an idea of what information the map conveys
Compass RoseThe compass rose shows you directions on a map
Cardinal directions are north, south, east, and west
Intermediate directions are northeast, northwest, southwest, and southeast
Compass Rose
Labels
Labels are words or phrases that explain features on the map
Legend/Key
A legend or key lists and explains the symbols and use of color on the map
Lines of Latitude
These are imaginary lines that measure distance north or south of the equator and run from east to west on the map.
These lines are also called parallels because they do not touch.
Lines of Longitude
These are imaginary lines that measure distance east or west of the prime meridian and run from north to south on the map. These lines connect at the north and south poles. These lines are also called meridians.
Absolute and Relative Location
Latitude and longitude lines are used to find absolute location. This is an exact point on the earth.
Relative location is NOT an exact location. People use direction and distance to give a general idea of where something is.
Scale
Scale shows the ratio between a unit of length on the map and a unit of distance on the earth
ScaleRatio Scale - Shows the distance on the map compared to real earth measurement (1 = 30,000,000, 1 = 500 miles)
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Symbols
Symbols represent items such as capital cities, economic activities, or natural resources.
Colors
Colors represent a variety of information on a map. The map legend indicates what the colors mean.
Common Colors
Blue - lakes, rivers, streams, oceans, reservoirs, highways, local borders
Red - major highways, roads, urban areas, airports, special interest sites, military sites, place names, buildings, borders
Yellow - built-up or urban areasGreen - parks, golf courses,
reservations, forest, highwaysBrown - deserts, historical sites, national
parks, military reservations or bases, contour (elevation) lines
Black - roads, railroads, highways, bridges, place names, buildings, borders
Purple - highways, (also used on U.S.G.S. topographic maps to represent features added to the map since the original survey)
http://computerkiddoswiki.pbworks.com/w/page/16304767/Maps
Contour Maps
Contour lines are a way of representing elevation on a map. Lines that are closer together mean the elevation is steeper.
Contour Maps
Contour Maps