Maps and Globes

Parts of Maps

• Map Key• Compass Rose• Scale

Map KeyExplains symbols presented on the map

Compass RoseShows where the cardinal directions (and sometimes intermediate directions) are positioned.

– Cardinal Directions = North, South, East, West– Intermediate Directions = Those Between

Scale

A measuring line that helps show distance (for example, 1 inch = 100 miles)

Different Kinds of Maps

• Political Maps – show man-made divisions and boundaries

• Physical Maps – show physical features, such as mountains and rivers

• Contour Maps – shows elevation

Different Kinds of Maps, cont.

• Land Use and Resources Maps – show natural resources and ways of life

• Population Density Maps – show average number of people living in an area

• Climate Maps – show information about an area’s rain, snow, temperatures, etc.

What Kind?