maps and globes. a globe is a model of the earth
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Maps and GlobesMaps and Globes
A globe is a model of the earthA globe is a model of the earth
A map is a drawing .A map is a drawing .It shows features of the earthIt shows features of the earth
Maps have been used for centuries. A person who Maps have been used for centuries. A person who creates map as a profession is called a creates map as a profession is called a
cartographercartographer..
There are different maps for There are different maps for different purposes.different purposes.
Street MapsStreet Maps
Road MapsRoad Maps
Political MapsPolitical Maps
Physical MapsPhysical Maps
3 Main Types of Maps3 Main Types of Maps
Political – manmade divisions in a Political – manmade divisions in a Continent or CountryContinent or Country
Landform – show features of the land – Landform – show features of the land – rivers, lakes, mountains, valleys etc.rivers, lakes, mountains, valleys etc.
Special Purpose – indicate special Special Purpose – indicate special thingsthings
Legend Legend
Shows the Shows the features, labels features, labels and symbols and symbols
Helps to read and Helps to read and understand mapsunderstand maps
May include scale May include scale
Compass RoseCompass Rose
Shows direction on Shows direction on a mapa map
Gazetteer or IndexGazetteer or Index
Lists all the maps in an atlas Lists all the maps in an atlas alphabeticallyalphabetically
Gives place name, page and a grid Gives place name, page and a grid referencereference